Assistant Professor in Computational Neurolinguistics/Psycholinguistics

University of South Carolina; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of South Carolina is seeking an accomplished researcher in computational neurolinguistics or psycholinguistics to bridge linguistics, neuroscience, and AI. The position focuses on language learning, processing, and brain representation using NLP and brain-language modeling.

Applicants should demonstrate a strong publication record, potential for external funding, and excellence in teaching and mentorship.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated excellence in research with a strong publication record.
• Potential to secure external funding and excel in teaching/mentorship.

Skills

Computational linguistics

Neuroimaging

Behavioral methods

Brain-language modeling

Job description

Preferred Qualifications

We seek a computational neurolinguist or psycholinguist whose research bridges linguistics, neuroscience, and next-generation AI. Ideal candidates will use modern computational techniques in combination with neuroimaging and/or behavioral methods to investigate language learning, processing, and representation in the human brain, with possible applications to brain health, aging, and brain-inspired models of natural language understanding. The candidate's work should leverage and extend advances in natural language processing and brain-language modeling. The candidate must demonstrate excellence in research, as evidenced by a strong publication record and the potential to secure external funding, as well as excellence in teaching and mentorship.