Computational Mechanisms of Behavior Researcher

22 hours ago


San Diego, California, United States Asian American Psychological Association Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly qualified and innovative researcher to join our team as a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Computational Psychology. The successful candidate will have a strong background in computational mechanisms of behavior and a proven track record of developing innovative approaches to understand the mechanistic bases of behavior in human and/or nonhuman animal models.

Key Responsibilities
  • Establish a rigorous and high-quality research program that complements existing departmental strengths in Behavioral Neuroscience, Cognitive Psychology, Developmental Psychology, and/or Social Psychology.
  • Teach graduate and undergraduate level courses in computational psychology and related fields.
  • Mentor students within the Department of Psychology and participate in department and university service.
Qualifications
  • PhD or ABD in Psychology, Neuroscience, Cognitive Science, Computer Science, or a related field.
  • Minimum of 3 publications or preprints in a relevant field.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience in developing and applying computational models of behavior.
  • Strong background in statistical analysis and data visualization.
  • Excellent communication and teaching skills.
What We Offer
  • A competitive salary and benefits package.
  • A collaborative and dynamic research environment.
  • The opportunity to work with a diverse group of students and faculty.


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