Cognition & AI Neuroscience—Assistant Professor

Texas Tech University; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Tech University in Lubbock invites applications for a full-time, 9-month, tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Cognition and Cognitive Neuroscience. The role emphasizes basic human research across cognition, memory, language, and neural modeling, with methods including EEG, fMRI, TMS, and related tools.

Applicants should have a Ph.D. in Psychology, Cognitive Neuroscience, or Cognitive Science by August 2027 and a strong record of research and teaching excellence.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in psychology, cognitive neuroscience, or cognitive science by Aug 2027.
• Demonstrated research productivity in cognition or cognitive neuroscience.
• Commitment to teaching excellence and mentoring students.

Responsibilities

• Conduct independent, programmatic research and pursue extramural funding.
• Teach undergraduate and graduate psychology courses.
• Mentor undergraduate and graduate students; supervise theses and dissertations.
• Provide service to the department, college, university, and profession.

Skills

Teaching experience

Research productivity

Mentoring students

Education

Ph.D. in Psychology, Cognitive Neuroscience, or Cognitive Science

Tools

EEG

fMRI

TMS

fNIRS

Psychophysics

Job description

Texas Tech University in Lubbock invites applications for a full-time, 9-month, tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Cognition and Cognitive Neuroscience. The role emphasizes basic human research across cognition, memory, language, and neural modeling, with methods including EEG, fMRI, TMS, and related tools.

Applicants should have a Ph.D. in Psychology, Cognitive Neuroscience, or Cognitive Science by August 2027 and a strong record of research and teaching excellence.