Faculty Position in Lifespan Cognitive Neuroscience

Position: Open Rank Faculty Position in Lifespan Cognitive Neuroscience
Posting Number F01064P Position Title Open Rank Faculty Position in Lifespan Cognitive Neuroscience Functional Title Open Rank Faculty Position in Lifespan Cognitive Neuroscience Department Psychology Salary Range Negotiable Pay Basis Monthly Position Status Academic Year Location Richardson Position End Date (if temporary) Posting Open Date 10/03/2025 Posting Close Date 03/01/2026 Open Until Filled No Desired Start Date 08/01/2026

Job Summary

Position Description

The Department of Psychology in the School of Behavioral and Brain Sciences (BBS) at The University of Texas at Dallas (UT Dallas) is accepting applications for a tenure system faculty position in lifespan cognitive neuroscience to expand the department's strength in the cognitive neuroscience of development and aging. The successful candidate will have research interests that are compatible with and add to existing expertise within the Center for Vital Longevity.

Candidates at any level who have funded or fundable research programs will be considered. Teaching responsibilities will contribute to the department's undergraduate programs in psychology, the MS degrees in psychology and applied cognition and neuroscience, and the cognition and neuroscience PhD program. Teaching responsibilities also include mentoring of doctoral, master's, and undergraduate students.

The appointment commences for the fall 2026 semester.

Qualifications

Minimum

Education and Experience:

A PhD or equivalent in Psychology, Cognitive Neuroscience, or a related discipline is required prior to appointment. Candidates are expected to demonstrate the ability to work effectively in a highly collaborative, engaging, and dynamic environment that comprises individuals with a range of backgrounds, skills, and perspectives. We are seeking candidates able to produce research and scholarly achievements that enhance their discipline, and who are able to provide high quality teaching using evidence-based practices to effectively engage students from a range of backgrounds and experiences.

Candidates are expected to demonstrate clear potential for (at the

Assistant Professor rank), or an existing track record of, obtaining and maintaining extramural research

funding.

UT Dallas School of Behavioral and Brain Sciences and the Department of Psychology

The University of Texas at Dallas is a Carnegie R1 Research Institution and is among the fastest growing universities in the nation. The School of Behavioral and Brain Sciences (BBS) is one of seven schools at UT Dallas and ranked 2nd in total new research grants and research expenditures over the past year. BBS stands uniquely positioned to advance knowledge and improve lives through the efforts of its 111 faculty and 3,000 students.

In North Texas, BBS serves as a trailblazer where research, education, and clinical training come together to prepare future leaders. It is home to world-class faculty with work ranging from bench-top to bedside studies, and ample resources and opportunities for students and faculty alike.

In the past year, BBS was recognized by the Blue Ridge Institute for being #1 in Texas and #3 in the United States for NIH funding for schools of its type. Within BBS, faculty members are surrounded by colleagues who interface with science and technology at every level of translation - with a keen focus on using our science to impact the health and well-being of people around the world while training the scientific leaders of tomorrow.

Collectively, BBS leads UT Dallas in R&D rate and new awards per faculty member as well as many student success metrics across the university.

The Department of Psychology is one of three departments within the School of Behavioral and Brain Sciences. The department houses 44 faculty and has almost 1,400 students. The Department of Psychology was responsible for over $12 million in new extramural grants in the past year and is home to a large number of multi-grant funded faculty members. The department has a distinguished legacy of world class research across cognitive neuroscience and developmental science.

It also houses multiple pioneering AI-engaged faculty innovating in the fields of cognitive science and human-computer interface research. The Department has a rich history of housing well-known research Centers that lead their respective fields around the globe.

For example, psychology faculty are active participants in several BBS affiliated research centers at UT Dallas including the Center for Brain Health, Center for Vital Longevity, and Center for Children and Families, with multiple centers led by Psychology faculty.

The Department of Psychology is home to the BS in Psychology, BS in Cognitive Science, and BS in Child Learning and Development. It is also home to the MS in Psychology, the MS in Human Development and Childhood Disorders, and the PhD in Psychology. It also shares degree programs with the Department of Neuroscience for the MS in Applied Cognition and Neuroscience and the PhD in…