Assistant Professor: Computational Psychology & AI Research

Recruit4Mum; North East; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Durham University in Durham, UK seeks an exceptional researcher to join as Assistant Professor in Psychology. The role focuses on computational approaches to psychology and neuroscience, including machine learning and AI, with opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration.

The appointee will contribute to research groups in cognitive neuroscience, development, and quantitative social psychology, while delivering high-quality teaching and pursuing external funding.

Qualifications

• Strong research record with publications in psychology or neuroscience.
• Ability to secure external funding and develop independent research program.
• Excellent teaching across undergraduate and postgraduate programmes.

Responsibilities

• Lead independent research program with external funding potential.
• Deliver teaching across undergraduate and postgraduate psychology courses.
• Contribute to departmental service and supervision of graduate students.

Skills

Computational psychology

Machine learning

Artificial intelligence

Education

PhD in Psychology or related field

Tools

EEG

TMS

tDCS

fNIRS

Eye tracking

Virtual reality

Psychophysiology equipment

Behavioural neuroscience labs

Job description

Durham University in Durham, UK seeks an exceptional researcher to join as Assistant Professor in Psychology. The role focuses on computational approaches to psychology and neuroscience, including machine learning and AI, with opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration.

The appointee will contribute to research groups in cognitive neuroscience, development, and quantitative social psychology, while delivering high-quality teaching and pursuing external funding.