Assistant Professor in Cognitive and Affective Neuroscience

American Society for Experimental Neurotherapeutics; Evanston, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwestern University’s Department of Psychology invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in the Cognitive and Affective Neuroscience Program. The ideal candidate will focus on Cognitive Neuroscience or Affective Neuroscience and develop an independent, externally funded research program.

The successful applicant will teach both graduate and undergraduate courses, contribute to the department’s scholarly community, and participate in service appropriate to a junior faculty

Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent terminal degree required.
• Tenure-track position for an Assistant Professor.
• Research focus in Cognitive Neuroscience or Affective Neuroscience.

Responsibilities

• Maintain an active, independent research program.
• Teach graduate and undergraduate courses.
• Fulfill department service obligations.

Skills

Cognitive Neuroscience

Affective Neuroscience

Independent research program

Teaching university courses

Education

PhD or terminal degree

Job description

The Department of Psychology at Northwestern University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in the department's Cognitive and Affective Neuroscience Program. Applicants should have a research focus in Cognitive Neuroscience, Affective Neuroscience, or a closely related discipline.

The anticipated start date is September 1, 2027. The position is full time, and progress will be evaluated through a reappointment process mid-way along the tenure clock. The successful candidate will maintain an active, independent research program, teach a combination of graduate and undergraduate courses, and fulfill department service obligations commensurate with rank. PhD or similar terminal degree required.

More information can be found on the Northwestern Psychology departmentwebsite.