Assistant Professor of Psychology - Human Cognition or Cognitive Neuroscience

Assistant Professor of Psychology – Human Cognition or Cognitive Neuroscience

Salary range: Off‑scale salaries and other components of pay may be offered to meet competitive conditions, qualifications, and experience. The reasonable estimated salary range is $110,000–$136,000, inclusive of the salary scale and off‑scale salary components.

Open date: September 8, 2025
Most recent review date: Tuesday, Oct 21, 2025 at 11:59 pm (Pacific Time)
Final date: Tuesday, Jun 30, 2026 at 11:59 pm (Pacific Time)

The Department of Psychology at the University of California, Davis invites applications for a tenure‑track Assistant Professor position. The successful candidate will conduct research in any area of human cognition or cognitive neuroscience, broadly construed. The candidate may affiliate with or be a member of the UC Davis Center for Mind and Brain and/or the UC Davis Center for Neuroscience. UC Davis is internationally recognized for excellence in mind and brain research.

The expected start date is July 1, 2026. The position will remain open until filled.

• Ph.D. or equivalent in psychology or related field, or anticipated completion by July 1, 2026.
• Evidence of a productive research program and potential for leadership and scholarly impact in the study of human cognition or cognitive neuroscience.
• Demonstrated ability or potential to obtain extramural support for research activities.
• Demonstrated ability or potential in teaching and curriculum development that supports student engagement, learning, and success at the undergraduate and Ph.D. levels.
• Demonstrated ability or potential to mentor undergraduate and Ph.D. students.
• Evidence of communication and perspective‑taking skills and collegiality consistent with effective departmental, campus, and professional citizenship.

Document requirements

• Curriculum Vitae – Your most recently updated CV.
• Statement of Research – Description of research to date and future goals.
• Statement of Teaching – Description of experience and beliefs related to effective teaching.
• Authorization to Release Information Form – Must be completed and uploaded.
• Representative reprint or preprint 1.
• Representative reprint or preprint 2.
• Representative reprint or preprint 3.
• Cover Letter – Optional; may describe how your research complements the department, your interest in UC Davis, or extenuating circumstances.

Reference requirements

• 3–5 letters of reference required.
• Letters should be requested through our system by Oct 21. Letters accepted up to the final date, but late letters may still be considered.

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UC Davis is internationally recognized for excellence in mind and brain research, with a collaborative, interdisciplinary culture that fosters innovation and supports high‑impact scholarship.

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