Assistant Professor in Cognitive and Psychological Sciences

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Brown University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in the Department of Cognitive and Psychological Sciences (CoPsy), to begin July 1, 2027. Candidates should pursue basic, computational, or experimental science in AI cognition, collective cognition and behavior, or mental and brain health.

The appointee will build a nationally recognized research program and teach diverse graduate and undergraduate students.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. must be completed by July 1, 2027.

Responsibilities

• Teach and advise a diverse graduate and undergraduate student body.
• Develop and sustain an externally funded research program.
• Collaborate across disciplines within Brown and with external partners.

Education

Ph.D. degree required

Job description

The Department of Cognitive and Psychological Sciences (CoPsy) at Brown University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position beginning July 1, 2027. Candidates' research must focus on one or more of the following research themes: (1) the interface between artificial intelligence and human cognition, (2) collective cognition and behavior, (3) mechanisms of mental and brain health. We are seeking candidates whose primary focus is on basic, computational, or experimental science rather than clinical intervention, assessment, or service delivery. Successful candidates will be working toward building an externally funded nationally recognized research program, be interested in interacting with colleagues from a wide range of disciplines and academic backgrounds, and be able to provide effective instruction and advising to a diverse group of graduate and undergraduate students.

The CoPsy department has a highly interdisciplinary research environment in the study of mind, brain, and behavior and offers undergraduate curricular programs in Psychology, Cognitive Science, Cognitive Neuroscience, and Behavioral Decision Sciences. The Department is located in the heart of campus and is associated with many Centers and Initiatives at the University, including the Carney Institute for Brain Science, the Watson Institute for International and Public Affairs, the Data Science Initiative, and the NSF AI Research Institute on Interaction for AI Assistants (ARIA).

The CoPsy department is a diverse and inclusive academic community. Candidates should address in their cover letter how they would contribute to the research and/or teaching missions of this diverse and inclusive community.

QUALIFICATIONS

All Ph.D. requirements must be completed before July 1, 2027.

Brown University provides equal opportunity and prohibits discrimination, harassment and retaliation based upon a person's race, color, religion, sex, age, national or ethnic origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law, in the administration of its policies, programs, and activities. The University recognizes and rewards individuals on the basis of qualifications and performance. The University maintains certain affirmative action programs in compliance with applicable law.