Tenure-Track Cognition & Cognitive Neuroscience Professor

American Society for Experimental Neurotherapeutics; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanderbilt University invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor in cognition and cognitive neuroscience. The position starts Aug 16, 2027 and invites candidates with a strong research and teaching record.

The department emphasizes collaboration across neuroscience, psychology, and related centers, with opportunities to contribute to undergraduate and graduate programs in psychology and neuroscience, and to engage with interdisciplinary initiatives on campus.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Psychology, Neuroscience, or a related discipline awarded by Aug 1, 2027.
• Tenure-track eligible with strong research and teaching record.
• Interest in cognition, cognitive neuroscience, or vision science.

Responsibilities

• Teach and supervise undergraduate and graduate students in psychology and neuroscience.
• Lead and collaborate on research in cognition and cognitive neuroscience.
• Engage in interdisciplinary opportunities across Vanderbilt and affiliated centers.

Skills

Cognition

Cognitive Neuroscience

Vision Science

Teaching

Research

Education

Ph.D. in Psychology or Neuroscience

Job description

Vanderbilt University invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor in cognition and cognitive neuroscience. The position starts Aug 16, 2027 and invites candidates with a strong research and teaching record.

The department emphasizes collaboration across neuroscience, psychology, and related centers, with opportunities to contribute to undergraduate and graduate programs in psychology and neuroscience, and to engage with interdisciplinary initiatives on campus.