Assistant Professor Position in Computational Mechanisms of Behavior

6 days ago


San Diego, California, United States UC San Diego Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly qualified Assistant Professor to join our Department of Psychology at the University of California, San Diego. 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 psychology and related fields.
  • Mentor students within the Department of Psychology and participate in department and university service.
Requirements
  • 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 to understand behavior.
  • Strong publication record in top-tier journals.
  • Excellent teaching and mentoring skills.
About the Department

The Department of Psychology at UC San Diego is committed to academic excellence and diversity within the faculty, staff, and student body. We are especially interested in candidates who possess a commitment to supporting diversity, equity, and inclusion in an academic setting.

What We Offer
  • A competitive salary and benefits package.
  • A dynamic and supportive work environment.
  • The opportunity to work with a talented and diverse group of colleagues and students.


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