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Assistant Professor - Cognitive Neuroscience
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Position Number: 5644859
Location: Lubbock, TX
Position Type: Science - Geography

Assistant Professor - Cognitive Neuroscience

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Position DescriptionThe Department of Psychological Sciences in the College of Arts and Sciences at Texas Tech University invites applications for a full-time, 9-month, tenure-track, Assistant Professor position to begin September 1, 2025 in Cognition and Cognitive Neuroscience. Competitive candidates will have expertise in conducting basic human-subjects research in fundamental areas of cognition and cognitive neuroscience, including learning, memory, language, attention, perception, and/or decision-making. Research methodologies are open and can include (but are not limited to) EEG, TMS, fNIRS, fMRI, psychophysics, and behavioral assessments. Preference will be given to research programs that include (1) computational modeling of human cognitive and/or neural processes in conjunction with other experimental methodologies, and (2) relevance to human health, well-being, and/or adaptive processing.The successful candidate will be expected to conduct independent, productive, and programmatic research, compete for extramural research funding, teach undergraduate and graduate psychology courses, mentor undergraduate and graduate students, and provide service to the department, college, university, and profession.The Department of Psychological Sciences in the College of Arts and Sciences at Texas Tech University invites applications for a full-time, 9-month, tenure-track, Assistant Professor position to begin September 1, 2025 in Cognition and Cognitive Neuroscience. Competitive candidates will have expertise in conducting basic human-subjects research in fundamental areas of cognition and cognitive neuroscience, including learning, memory, language, attention, perception, and/or decision-making. Research methodologies are open and can include (but are not limited to) EEG, TMS, fNIRS, fMRI, psychophysics, and behavioral assessments. Preference will be given to research programs that include (1) computational modeling of human cognitive and/or neural processes in conjunction with other experimental methodologies, and (2) relevance to human health, well-being, and/or adaptive processing.The successful candidate will be expected to conduct independent, productive, and programmatic research, compete for extramural research funding, teach undergraduate and graduate psychology courses, mentor undergraduate and graduate students, and provide service to the department, college, university, and profession.

Position Description
The Department of Psychological Sciences in the College of Arts and Sciences at Texas Tech University invites applications for a full-time, 9-month, tenure-track, Assistant Professor position to begin September 1, 2025 in Cognition and Cognitive Neuroscience. Competitive candidates will have expertise in conducting basic human-subjects research in fundamental areas of cognition and cognitive neuroscience, including learning, memory, language, attention, perception, and/or decision-making. Research methodologies are open and can include (but are not limited to) EEG, TMS, fNIRS, fMRI, psychophysics, and behavioral assessments. Preference will be given to research programs that include (1) computational modeling of human cognitive and/or neural processes in conjunction with other experimental methodologies, and (2) relevance to human health, well-being, and/or adaptive processing.

The successful candidate will be expected to conduct independent, productive, and programmatic research, compete for extramural research funding, teach undergraduate and graduate psychology courses, mentor undergraduate and graduate students, and provide service to the department, college, university, and profession.
The successful candidate will be expected to conduct independent, productive, and programmatic research, compete for extramural research funding, teach undergraduate and graduate psychology courses, mentor undergraduate and graduate students, and provide service to the department, college, university, and profession.

Major/Essential Functions
In line with TTU's strategic priorities to engage and empower a diverse student body, enable innovative research and creative activities, and transform lives and communities through outreach and engaged scholarship, applicants should have experience working with diverse student populations at the undergraduate and/or graduate levels within individual or across the areas of teaching, research/creative activity, and service.

Required Qualifications

Ph.D. in psychology, neuroscience, or cognitive science
Candidates must have a record of research productivity (including, but not limited to, publications, book chapters, and/or grant submissions)
Candidates must provide evidence of a commitment to teaching excellence (including, but not limited to, experience teaching or assisting in a classroom or mentoring students)

Preferred Qualifications
In addition to the required qualifications, individuals with the following preferred qualifications are strongly encouraged to apply:

Ability to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in cognitive neuroscience
Ability to conduct basic and/or applied research in areas of fundamental human cognition and cognitive neuroscience
Ability to employ computational models of human cognitive and/or neural processes in conjunction with other experimental methodologies
Ability to conduct research with relevance to human health, well-being, and/or adaptive processing
Ability to compete for extramural research funding

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.