University of Rochester: Office of the Provost: Academic Center: School of Arts & Sciences: Brain and Cognitive Sciences

Salary Range or Pay Grade

$106,000 - $111,000

Description

The University of Rochester’s Department of Brain and Cognitive Sciences seeks to hire an outstanding early-career candidate in the area of Human Cognition. Appointment will be at the tenure-track Assistant Professor level. Areas of study may center on any aspect of higher-level cognitive processes such as decision-making, learning and memory, concepts, language and communication, development, reasoning, metacognition, and collective cognition. We particularly welcome applications from candidates researching cognition in human subjects through behavioral, computational or neuroimaging methods. Successful candidates will develop a research program that establishes new collaborations within the department and across the university, and will also be part of a university–wide community engaged in graduate and undergraduate education.

The University of Rochester is a distinguished research university, and the Department of Brain and Cognitive Sciences is a dynamic department with interests in the study of perception, motor control, learning, cognition, language, and development through combined neurobiological, computational, and behavioral research (http://www.bcs.rochester.edu/ (http://www.bcs.rochester.edu/index.html) ). It offers outstanding opportunities for developing a research program, highly ranked doctoral programs, a vibrant undergraduate major, and a collaborative environment. There is excellent collaboration among faculty across areas, and close ties to other groups in the University, particularly the Center for Visual Science, Neuroscience, Psychology, Education, Psychiatry, the Center for Language Sciences, Computer Science, Data Science, the Eastman School of Music, and Biology. The city of Rochester, NY is a diverse, energetic, LGBTQ friendly and family-friendly community located on Lake Ontario adjacent to the Finger Lakes region with a metropolitan population of 1 million. Rochester also boasts a thriving arts and music culture, substantial employment opportunities in various sectors, affordable housing, a rich history of social justice, and easy access to urban, suburban, and rural neighborhoods.

The University of Rochester is an Equal Opportunity Employer with a strong commitment to diversity, and actively encourages applications from candidates from groups underrepresented in higher education.

EOE / Minorities / Females / Protected Veterans / Disabled

Qualifications

Candidates should hold a PhD degree (or equivalent) in cognitive science, psychology, neuroscience, linguistics, or another relevant domain, and should have considerable research experience.

Application Instructions

If you already have an Interfolio account, please sign in to apply to this position. If not, please create an Interfolio account. For questions/concerns pertaining to the position, email Karl Rosengren at karl.rosengren@rochester.edu or Dora Biro at dbiro@ur.rochester.edu.

Applicants should submit a CV, a statement of research and teaching interests, a statement discussing the ways in which the applicant’s experiences will shape their pursuits as a member of our faculty and help them add to the University's core values of Meliora (ever better), three representative publications, and contact information of three referees.

Rolling review of applications will begin on November 1, 2024.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The University of Rochester is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of equity, diversity, and inclusion to advance the University’s mission to Learn, Discover, Heal, Create – and Make the World Ever Better. In support of our values and those of our society, the University is committed to not discriminating on the basis of age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, military/veteran status, national origin, race, religion/creed, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, or any other status protected by law. This commitment extends to the administration of our policies, admissions, employment, access, and recruitment of candidates from underrepresented populations, veterans, and persons with disabilities consistent with these values and government contractor Affirmative Action obligations.