Assistant Professor in Cognitive and Psychological Sciences
Content + Source + Freshness • 15 Dec 2025 • 95% confidence
Offer value
Strong value offering due to the prestigious affiliation with Brown University, its commitment to interdisciplinary research, and the emphasis on securing research funding.
- Tenure-track faculty role at Brown University
- Strong emphasis on interdisciplinary research and teaching
- Potential for external funding opportunities
- Early career academics in AI and cognitive science
Pros
- Tenure-track position at a respected institution
- Opportunity to work at the intersection of AI and cognitive sciences
- Potential for impactful research with access to various initiatives and centers
Cons
- High expectations for securing external funding
- Potentially intensive teaching load
- Long lead time until position starts in 2026
Who it's for
Early to Mid-Career • On-site
Good fit
- Ph.D. graduates in cognitive sciences
- Researchers with a focus on AI and its applications
- Candidates enthusiastic about teaching and mentoring
Not recommended for
- Underqualified candidates without a completed Ph.D.
- Individuals uninterested in teaching roles
- Candidates lacking interdisciplinary collaboration experience
Motivation fit
Key skills
About the job
Assistant Professor in Cognitive and Psychological Sciences. The Department of Cognitive and Psychological Sciences (CoPsy) at Brown University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor beginning July 1, 2026, working in the area of AI and the Mind. We invite applications from scientists advancing research at the intersection of AI and cognition. Candidates may bridge artificial and natural intelligence through modeling, experimentation, or theory, and are encouraged to pursue diverse approaches. Areas of interest include, but are not limited to: AI models of cognitive processes, AI tools for probing the mind and brain, brain–computer interfaces, cognitive enhancement, human–AI interaction, algorithmic bias, and neural metaphors in computing.
In addition to building an externally funded, nationally recognized research program, a successful candidate will provide effective instruction and advising to a diverse group of graduate and undergraduate students and be willing to interact with colleagues from a wide range of disciplines and academic backgrounds.
The CoPsy department has a highly interdisciplinary research environment in the study of mind, brain, and behavior, offering curricular programs in Psychology, Cognitive Science, Cognitive Neuroscience, and Behavioral Decision Sciences. The Department is located in the heart of campus, and is associated with many Centers and Initiatives at the University, including the Carney Institute for Brain Science and the Center for Computational Brain Science, the new NSF-funded AI institute (ARIA), and the Data Science Institute.
Successful candidates are expected to have (1) a track record of excellence in research, (2) a well-specified research plan that is likely to lead to research funding, and (3) a readiness to contribute to teaching and mentoring at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.
All Ph.D. requirements must be completed before July 1, 2026.
Curriculum vitae, reprints or preprints of three representative publications, a statement of research interests (no more than 2 pages), a statement of teaching interests and philosophy (no more than 1 page), and three letters of reference should be submitted on-line as PDFs. Candidates should address how they would contribute to the research and/or teaching missions of our diverse and inclusive university community. Applications received by November 8, 2025 are assured of full review.
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