Assistant Professor - Cognitive Sciences
Position overview
Application Window
Open date: September 15, 2023
Most recent review date: Wednesday, Nov 15, 2023 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications received after this date will be reviewed by the search committee if the position has not yet been filled.
Final date: Sunday, Jun 30, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.
Position description
The Department of Cognitive Sciences at the University of California, Irvine (UCI) invites applications for an assistant professor (tenure-track) position with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2024.
We are seeking scientists who study analogical, causal, explanatory, relational, and/or scientific reasoning in humans and/or artificial agents. There is particular interest in those with empirical research programs that use innovative approaches in experimental design, computational neuroscience, and/or computational models.
The successful candidate will establish a research program, and contribute to teaching, mentoring, and to inclusive excellence. They will interact with a dynamic and growing community in cognitive, computational, and neural sciences within the department and the broader campus. To learn more about the Department of Cognitive Sciences and the University of California, Irvine community, please visit: https://www.cogsci.uci.edu/.
For full consideration, applications should be completed by November 15, 2023. While priority will be given to applications received by this date, applications will still be accepted until the position is filled.
Department: https://www.cogsci.uci.edu/employment.php
Qualifications
Ph.D. by date of employment.
Application Requirements
Cover Letter
Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
Research Statement - Describe your research interests, the type of data used, and the research methods used.
Teaching Statement - Specify prior courses taught (if any) and your teaching philosophy/outlook. See our guidance for writing a reflective teaching statement.
Inclusive Excellence Activities Statement - Statement addressing how past and/or potential contributions to inclusive excellence will advance UCI's Commitment to Inclusive Excellence. See our guidance for writing an inclusive excellence activities statement.
Sexual Misconduct, Harassment and Discrimination Declaration Form - All applicants of academic positions at the University of California, Irvine must download, complete, sign, and upload the following form with their application: Sexual Misconduct, Harassment and Discrimination Declaration Form
Publication #1 - Provide three (3) relevant papers. Journal or conference papers that are published or accepted for publication are preferred, but preprints and working papers are also acceptable.
Publication #2 - Provide three (3) relevant papers. Journal or conference papers that are published or accepted for publication are preferred, but preprints and working papers are also acceptable.
Publication #3 - Provide three (3) relevant papers. Journal or conference papers that are published or accepted for publication are preferred, but preprints and working papers are also acceptable.
Teaching Evaluations - A sampling of teaching evaluations, if available.
(Optional)
- 3 required (contact information only)
About UC Irvine
The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy.
As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.