Three Assistant Professor in Cognitive Science Positions - UC San Diego

Position description

The UC San Diego Department of Cognitive Science invites applications for up to three tenure-track faculty positions at the Assistant Professor rank. We seek exceptional candidates in any relevant area of Cognitive Science, including but not limited to: artificial intelligence, language, learning, memory, perception, action, cognitive development, spatial cognition, neural underpinnings of cognition, theoretical and philosophical foundations of cognition, and the design and analysis of cognitive artifacts like human-computer interfaces, robots, and social computing systems. A successful candidate will be expected to lead an independent research program and supervise trainees in cognitive science at all levels, including undergraduate and graduate students. The candidate will be expected to lead an independent program of research in cognitive science, teach courses in cognitive science, mentor undergraduate and graduate students in research, engage in service to the department, university, and the profession, and contribute to efforts to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion on campus.

Department: https://cogsci.ucsd.edu/

Position overview

Position title:Assistant Professor

Salary range: A reasonable salary range estimate for this position is $74,600 - $83,100.
A market off-scale component of up to $62,000 will be added to the scale in effect at the time the offer is made. The posted UC Academic salary scales set the minimum pay as determined by rank and/or step at appointment. See the following table(s) for the salary scale(s) for this position https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/2023-24/oct-2023-acad-salary-scales/t1.pdf. The base salary range, from the salary table(s), for this position is $74,600.
“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.
Additional UCSD salary information can be found here: https://aps.ucsd.edu/compensation/apo-salary.html

Application Window

Open date: August 19, 2024

Next review date: Monday, Sep 30, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date: Friday, May 30, 2025 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.

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