Assistant Professor in Cognitive Science and Cognitive Neuroscience

The Columbia University Department of Psychology invites applications for an Assistant Professor position to begin on July 1, 2027. We seek applications from individuals studying human-centered Cognitive Science and/or Cognitive Neuroscience that complement current areas of expertise within the Department at the intersection of mind, behavior, computation, and artificial intelligence. Examples of research areas of special interest include perception, attention, learning and memory, cognitive control, language, curiosity, and higher-level cognition. Individuals with expertise in methods such as behavioral experiments, neuroimaging, computational approaches, patient studies, psychophysiology and/or individual differences will all be considered.

Successful candidates will have a demonstrated record of research productivity and teaching commensurate to the level of the faculty position. All candidates must have a strong publication record and have demonstrated the potential to establish a vigorous individual research program and to teach effectively using modern tools of instruction. Applicants for the positions must possess a doctoral degree in Psychology or a related field and have demonstrated an ability for pioneering research as well as the promise of excellence in teaching and mentoring at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Review of applications will begin October 1st and will continue until the position is filled.

Qualifications

All candidates must have a strong publication record and have demonstrated the potential to establish a vigorous individual research program and to teach effectively using modern tools of instruction.

Candidates also must have the potential for future development as a scientist, scholar and teacher.

Application Instructions

All applications must be made through Columbia University’s online Academic Search and Recruitment System (ASR), which can be accessed via Interfolio at https://apply.interfolio.com/193975. Candidates should submit their vitae, statements of research and teaching interests, copies of relevant papers, and arrange for three letters of reference. Please note that all applications must be submitted through the online application site, where you can also find further information about this position.

For more information about the Psychology Department please visit: http://psychology.columbia.edu.

Application Process

This institution is using Interfolio's Faculty Search to conduct this search. Applicants to this position receive a free Dossier account and can send all application materials, including confidential letters of recommendation, free of charge.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Columbia University is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran

Pay Transparency Disclosure

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The above hiring range represents the University’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.