Tenure-Track Scholar in High‑Level Human Cognition

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

Job summary

The Department of Psychology at the University of California, San Diego, invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position focusing on high-level human cognition, with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2027. The appointee will establish an independent research program and teach graduate- and undergraduate-level courses while mentoring students.

Ideal candidates will combine strong empirical and theoretical skills with quantitative approaches, contributing to

Qualifications

• PhD or ABD in Psychology, Cognitive Science, Decision Science, or a closely related field focused on high-level human cognition.
• Evidence of independent scholarly impact and research productivity.
• Evidence of and/or demonstrated ability to teach and advise students.

Responsibilities

• Teach graduate- and undergraduate-level courses.
• Mentor students and supervise research projects.
• Participate in department and university service and contribute to program development.

Skills

Scholarly impact

Teaching & advising

Education

PhD or ABD in Psychology/ Cognitive Science/ Decision Science

Job description

The Department of Psychology at the University of California, San Diego, invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position focusing on high-level human cognition, with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2027. The appointee will establish an independent research program and teach graduate- and undergraduate-level courses while mentoring students.

Ideal candidates will combine strong empirical and theoretical skills with quantitative approaches, contributing to