The Department of Cognitive and Psychological Sciences (CoPsy) at Brown University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant or tenured Associate Professor beginning July 1, 2025. We anticipate hiring up to two candidates with the area open. However, candidates' research must focus on one of the following research themes: (1) the relationship between artificial intelligence and cognition, (2) collective cognition and behavior, and/or (3) mechanisms of mental and brain health. In addition to building an externally funded nationally recognized research program, a successful candidate will provide effective instruction and advising to a diverse group of graduate and undergraduate students, and be willing to interact with colleagues from a wide range of disciplines and academic backgrounds.

The CoPsy department is committed to creating a welcoming and supportive environment that values diversity. The department strongly encourages qualified candidates who can contribute to equity, diversity, and inclusion through their teaching, mentoring, service and research. 

Successful candidates are expected to have (1) a track record of excellence in research, (2) a well-specified research plan that is likely to lead to research funding, and (3) a readiness to contribute to teaching and mentoring at both the undergraduate and graduate level.

The CoPsy department has a highly interdisciplinary research environment in the study of mind, brain, and behavior, offering curricular programs in Psychology, Cognitive Science, Cognitive Neuroscience, and Behavioral Decision Sciences. The Department is located in the heart of campus, and is associated with many Centers and Initiatives at the University, including the Carney Institute for Brain Science, Watson Institute for International and Public Affairs, Data Science Initiative, Center for the Study of Race and Ethnicity in America.

QUALIFICATIONS All Ph.D. requirements must be completed before July 1, 2025.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Curriculum vitae, reprints or preprints of three representative publications, a statement of research interests (no more than 2 pages), a statement of teaching interests and philosophy (no more than 1 page) and a statement highlighting the candidate?s contributions to service (for example diversity initiatives, open science; no more than 1 page) should be submitted on-line as PDFs to the Interfolio site. Applicants at the Assistant Professor rank should upload three letters of reference directly to Interfolio. Applicants at the Associate rank should submit a list of up to five names and contact information for professional references. Associate Professor candidates should not submit letters at this time.

Applications received by November 1, 2024 are assured of full review.

As an EEO employer, Brown University provides equal opportunity and prohibits discrimination, harassment and retaliation based upon a person?s race, color, religion, sex, age, national or ethnic origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.

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