Assistant Professor of High-Level Cognition

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

Job summary

UC San Diego invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in the Department of Psychology focused on high-level cognitive processes in humans. Start date July 1, 2027.

The successful candidate will build an independent research program, teach graduate- and undergraduate courses, and mentor students while contributing to department and university service. Ideal candidates will have strong empirical, theoretical, and quantitative skills, and the ability to bridge areas

Qualifications

• PhD or ABD in Psychology, Cognitive Science, Decision Science, or a closely related field focused on high-level human cognition.

Responsibilities

• Establish and lead an independent research program in high-level cognitive processes in humans.
• Teach graduate- and undergraduate-level courses within the Department of Psychology.
• Mentor students and participate in department and university service.

Education

PhD in Psychology or related field

Job description

UC San Diego invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in the Department of Psychology focused on high-level cognitive processes in humans. Start date July 1, 2027.

The successful candidate will build an independent research program, teach graduate- and undergraduate courses, and mentor students while contributing to department and university service. Ideal candidates will have strong empirical, theoretical, and quantitative skills, and the ability to bridge areas