Assistant Professor in Cognitive Science

Uc-SAN-Dieg; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

UC San Diego Department of Cognitive Science invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant Professor rank. We seek exceptional candidates whose research and teaching addresses foundational issues in cognitive science, incorporating modern computational approaches, to deepen our understanding of biological and/or artificial minds and intelligences.

The successful candidate will be expected to lead an independent cognitive science research program, supervise trainees in

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree by the time of application, or ABD.

Responsibilities

• Lead an independent cognitive science research program.
• Supervise trainees at undergraduate and graduate levels.
• Teach courses in cognitive science.
• Engage in service to the department, university and profession.

Skills

Independent cognitive science research

Teaching cognitive science

Supervising trainees

Education

PhD or equivalent (or ABD)

Job description

The UC San Diego Department of Cognitive Science invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant Professor rank. We seek exceptional candidates whose research and teaching addresses foundational issues in cognitive science, incorporating modern computational approaches, to deepen our understanding of biological and/or artificial minds and intelligences. The successful candidate will be expected to lead an independent cognitive science research program, supervise trainees in cognitive science at all levels, including undergraduate and graduate students, teach courses in cognitive science, and engage in service to the department, university, and the profession.

By the time of application, candidates must have a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or be ABD (all but dissertation) in their relevant area of cognitive science.