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Assistant Professor, Cognitive and Brain Sciences
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Job Description The Department of Psychology at the University of Nevada, Reno invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Cognitive and Brain Sciences, with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2026. We seek an exceptional scholar with a strong and innovative research program that complements and enhances the department’s existing strengths in cognitive psychology and sensory neuroscience. Candidates whose work bridges multiple areas within cognitive and brain sciences—such as memory, perception, language, attention, decision-making, neuroplasticity, or cognitive aging—are particularly encouraged to apply.Required QualificationsPh.D. in Psychology, Neuroscience, Cognitive Science, or a related field by the time of appointmentA strong record of scholarly achievement and productivity in cognitive psychology or neuroscience or closely related fieldEvidence of, or clear potential for, effective teaching and mentoring at undergraduate and graduate levelsPreferred QualificationsA research program that complements or enhances existing departmental strengths in areas such as perception, attention, memory, language, decision-making, cognitive control, or neural mechanisms of cognition.Demonstrated potential to secure external research funding (federal and/or private sources)Proficiency in advanced research methodologies, which may include:Neuroimaging (e.g., fMRI, EEG, fNIRS)Computational modeling or machine learningBrain stimulation techniques (e.g., TMS, tDCS)Adaptive opticsA strong commitment to teaching, mentoring, and engaging with diverse student populationsInterest in interdisciplinary collaboration across departments and research units at the University of Nevada, RenoCompensation GradeAssistant ProfessorTo view the salary schedule for this position, please visit: Salary Schedules and select Academic Faculty (Nine-month). Salary is competitive and commensurate with related education and experience.Remarkable RetirementOur retirement plan is beyond compare. Your 19.25% contribution is generously matched by the University. With the faculty retirement plan, you are 100% vested on your first day. Sit back and watch your retirement dollars grow All permanent employees on an annual "A" or "B" contract who are employed at least 50% full-time are eligible to participate in the NSHE retirement program unless they are members of PERS of Nevada. Perks of Working at UNRHealth insurance options including dental and vision - Health InsuranceE. L. Wiegand Fitness Center offers annual or semester memberships and spouse/domestic partner membership options. E.L. Wiegand Fitness CenterReno is proud to be a University town Many local businesses offer discounts to WolfCard holdersMountain EAP supports employees (and eligible dependents) through life's difficult moments. Mountain EAP is located in Reno and specializes in counseling and advising services for personal or interpersonal issues.Faculty Senate is the principal representing body for faculty. Its membership includes representatives from each academic and administrative major unit of the University. Faculty SenateNo state income taxGrants-in-Aid for Faculty EmployeesThe University is proud to provide a reduced-rate tuition benefit to faculty and qualified dependents. Faculty can take up to six credits per semester at a reduced rate. Dependents of faculty have unlimited credits but, in order to be eligible, children must be unmarried and under the age of 24 and must receive at least 50% of their financial support from the employee and/or employee’s spouse or domestic partner. Faculty Grants-in-AidFaculty Dual Career Assistance ProgramThe University of Nevada, Reno recognizes the importance of addressing dual-career couples’ professional needs. We offer a dual career assistance program to newly hired faculty spouses/partners that provides resources and assists them to identify career opportunities in Northern Nevada. Dual Career Assistance ProgramDepartment InformationThe Department of Psychology () comprises four main programs: Clinical Psychology (APA accredited), Behavioral Analysis, and Social Psychology, along with the CBS program. In addition, CBS faculty and researchers are a part of the Institute for Neuroscience, an interdisciplinary program incorporating scientists across Biology, Computer Science, Engineering, and the Medical School, that was recently awarded a NIH T32 for graduate training. We have several shared research facilities available to researchers in our department, including high-density EEG, 3T MRI, fNIRS, an adaptive optics (AO) system, and have access to a computational modeling and analysis core that are all currently supported by a NIMGS COBRE grant ().Contact InformationBeth Jacobsen at 775-682-8787 or ExemptYesFull-Time Equivalent100.0%Required Attachment(s)Please note, once you submit your application the only attachment/s viewable to you will be the attachment/s to the resume/CV section of the application. Any additional required attachment/s to the cover letter, references, additional documents sections of the application, will not be viewable to you after you submit your application. All uploaded attachment/s will be on the application for the committee to review. To request updates to attachments, prior to the committee review of applications, please contact the candidate helpdesk at
