Assistant Professor, Psychology (T/TE)

The CNS program takes an interdisciplinary approach to the study of mind and brain and includes faculty with strong interests across a variety of sub-disciplines. The successful candidate will have access to three state-of-the-art Siemens research-dedicated MRI scanners and a comprehensive suite of advanced brain recording and modulation techniques.

We seek applicants whose research focuses on human cognition and neural systems, with interests that may include decision-making, attention, memory, language, aging, and/or computational modeling. Candidates are expected to develop and maintain a coherent and productive research program that can include a single or combination of the subareas stated above.

Located in the beautiful desert Southwest, Tucson is nestled between the Catalina and Tucson Mountains and Saguaro National Park. This bicycle-friendly city is known for its arts, music, food, and has a rich cultural history. Tucson is a designated UNESCO City of Gastronomy and is consistently ranked as one of the country's best places to live.

Outstanding U of A benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; sick leave and holidays; U of A/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to U of A recreation and cultural activities; and more!

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Duties & Responsibilities:

• Publishing peer-reviewed scholarly works.
• Maintaining an active research program.
• Obtaining extramural funding.
• Teaching undergraduate and graduate courses during the academic year.
• Advising undergraduate and graduate students.
• Serving on departmental committees.

• Ph.D. in psychology, neuroscience, cognitive science or a related discipline by the start of the appointment.

• Active research agenda with national and international visibility.
  
• Teaching experience at the university level.

1. Curriculum Vitae.
   
2. Cover Letter.
   
3. Three reprints of publications (as PDF format).
   
4. Statement of research interests (research statement), 1-3 pages.
   
5. Statement of teaching experience, 1-3 pages.
   
6. Contact information for three individuals who can provide letters of recommendation (letters may be solicited after initial evaluation of applicants).