Cognitive Neuroscience & 7T MRI — Assistant Professor

University of Illinois; Champaign (IL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign invites applications for a full-time tenure-track Assistant Professor position in the Department of Psychology. The successful candidate will leverage high-field 7T MRI for cognitive neuroscience and establish an independent research program.

Responsibilities include teaching at undergraduate and graduate levels and providing service to the department, LAS, and the broader community.

Qualifications

• PhD in Psychology or related discipline by mid-June 2027.
• Experience with magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is required; high-field imaging is preferred.
• Evidence of research productivity, teaching and mentorship effectiveness, and potential for external funding.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain an active and independent research program.
• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses.
• Provide service to the department, the university, and the profession.
• Collaborate with imaging centers for 7T imaging support on site.

Skills

MRI experience

Research productivity

Teaching effectiveness

Mentorship ability

Education

PhD in Psychology or related discipline

Tools

MRI hardware knowledge

Job description

The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign invites applications for a full-time tenure-track Assistant Professor position in the Department of Psychology. The successful candidate will leverage high-field 7T MRI for cognitive neuroscience and establish an independent research program.

Responsibilities include teaching at undergraduate and graduate levels and providing service to the department, LAS, and the broader community.