Computational Psychology; focus Artificial Intelligence

Aug 27, 2025

The Department of Psychology at Tufts University is seeking applicants for a full-time faculty position in Computational Psychology at either the Associate (tenured) or Assistant (tenure-track) Professor level to begin September 1, 2026. Research (and ideally some teaching) must use computational methods with a focus on artificial intelligence (AI), although the area to which AI is applied is open. Preference will be given to research using AI as a tool to better understand human behavior or research on how using AI impacts human behavior.

Preference is also given to research programs that bridge to existing research foci represented in the department.

This person will have research and teaching opportunities with students in our Psychology B.A., B.S., and Ph.D. programs, particularly interdisciplinary programs such as the Cognitive & Brain Sciences B.S. and the Cognitive Science Ph.D. program.

Teaching load will be four courses per year, serving our undergraduate and graduate programs, with opportunities for workload reductions related to service, training, and advising.

The successful applicant will (1) have a Ph.D. in psychology, cognitive science, neuroscience, or a related discipline, (2) an active research program capable of attracting extramural funding, and (3) will be expected to contribute to our introductory level courses in statistics and/or research methods.

All offers of employment are contingent upon the completion of a background check.

Applicants should submit to  the following:
1) a cover letter;
2) a C.V.;
3) a statement of research accomplishments and future plans;
4) copies of no more than three representative scholarly papers;
5) a statement of teaching philosophy, experience, and potential courses to be taught;
6) the names and contact information (email address and phone number), of at least three references to be contacted for signed letters at a later time. The Psychology Department welcomes applicants from diverse backgrounds and from across the globe.

Please contact Rob Kim, Department Manager, robert_s.kim with questions. Review of applications will begin October 1, 2025, but will continue until the position is filled.

Tufts University is committed to providing competitive and equitable compensation that reflects each candidate's experience, expertise, responsibilities, and performance. The pay offered within the posted range will be determined based on a variety of factors such as (but not limited to) the individual's education and experience, discipline, rank, internal equity, and budgetary considerations. Ranges represent full-time 9- or 12- month base salaries.