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Assistant Professor - Computational Mechanisms of Behavior (Department of Psychology)
Position overview
Position title: Assistant ProfessorThe posted UC Academic salary scales (https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/compensation/2024-25-academic-salary-scales.html) set the minimum pay as determined by rank and/or step at appointment. See the following table for the salary scale for this position (https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/2024-25/oct-2024-scales/t1.pdf).
The base salary range, from the salary table, for this position is $78,200-$101,400.
“Off-scale salaries” and other components of pay, i.e., a salary that is higher than the published system-wide salary at the designated rank and step, are offered when necessary to meet competitive conditions, qualifications, and experience.
Additional UCSD salary information can be found here: https://aps.ucsd.edu/compensation/apo-salary.html
Application Window
Open date: August 30, 2024
Most recent review date: Tuesday, Oct 8, 2024 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: Wednesday, Apr 30, 2025 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 Psychology (psychology.ucsd.edu) within the School of Social Sciences at UC San Diego invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position focused on computational mechanisms of behavior, with an anticipated start date of July 1st, 2025.
We seek candidates with a strong record of developing innovative computational approaches to understand the mechanistic bases of behavior in human and/or nonhuman animal models. Potential research expertise includes, but is not limited to, mathematical models, computer simulations, novel approaches to information processing, and/or large-scale neurodynamics.
The selected candidate will be responsible for establishing a rigorous, high-quality research program that complements existing departmental strengths in Behavioral Neuroscience, Cognitive Psychology, Developmental Psychology, and/or Social Psychology. Additional responsibilities include teaching graduate and undergraduate level courses and mentoring students within the Department of Psychology, as well as participating in department and university service.
The Department of Psychology 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.
Department: https://psychology.ucsd.edu/
Qualifications
Candidates must have a PhD or be ABD (all but dissertation) in Psychology, Neuroscience, Cognitive Science, Computer Science, or a related field. Candidates must also have a minimum of 3 publications or preprints in a relevant field.
Candidates must have a PhD in Psychology, Neuroscience, Cognitive Science, Computer Science, or a related field.
Application Requirements
Cover Letter
Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
Statement of Research
Statement of Teaching
Statement of Contributions to Diversity - Applicants should summarize their past or potential contributions to diversity. See our Faculty Equity site for more information.
Publication or Preprint
Publication or Preprint
Publication or Preprint
Publication or Preprint (Optional)
Publication or Preprint (Optional)
Misc / Additional (Optional)
- 2-4 letters of reference required
Help contact: mhedelstein@ucsd.edu
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