Assistant Professor of Cognitive Science & Computation

UC San Diego; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 88,000 - 109,000; Full time

Job summary

UC San Diego's Department of Cognitive Science invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position. We seek exceptional candidates whose research and teaching address 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 lead an independent cognitive science research program, supervise trainees at all levels, teach courses in

Qualifications

• 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.
• By the time of appointment candidates must have a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree in their relevant area of cognitive science.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Engage in service to the department, university, and the profession.

Job description

UC San Diego's Department of Cognitive Science invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position. We seek exceptional candidates whose research and teaching address 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 lead an independent cognitive science research program, supervise trainees at all levels, teach courses in