Assistant Professor in Cognitive Science

Position overview

Position title: Assistant Professor

Salary range: A reasonable salary range estimate for this position is $88,300 - $108,900. The posted UC Academic salary scales set the minimum pay as determined by rank and/or step  the following table(s) for the salary scale(s) for this position: 10/1/26 Table 1 Salary Scale. The base salary range, from the salary table(s), for this position is $88,300. "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.

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Open date: September 9, 2026

Next review date: Friday, Oct 9, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time). Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date: Saturday, May 1, 2027 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.

The UC San Diego Department of Cognitive Science invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant Professor rank. We seek exceptional candidates whose research and teaching addresses foundational issues in cognitive science, incorporating modern computational approaches, to deepen our understanding of biological and/or artificial minds and intelligences. The successful candidate will be expected to lead an independent cognitive science research program, supervise trainees in cognitive science at all levels, including undergraduate and graduate students, teach courses in cognitive science, and engage in service to the department, university, and the profession.

By the time of application, candidates must have a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or be ABD (all but dissertation) in their relevant area of cognitive science.

By the time of appointment candidates must have a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree in their relevant area of cognitive science.

• Curriculum Vitae
  - Your most recently updated C.V.

• Cover Letter

• Statement of Research

• Publication(s) - Include up to 4 representative publications/scholarly articles uploaded as a single PDF document.

• Statement of Teaching

• Other Creative Work
  - Provide videos, demos or press coverage of other creative work (optional). (Optional)

• 3-5 letters of reference required

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