The Department of Psychology and Neuroscience at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville is accepting applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Cognitive and/or Computational Neuroscience, beginning August 1, 2027.
We are seeking candidates who use behavioral, computational, and/or neuroscience approaches to study cognitive processes, broadly defined. Areas of interest include perception, attention, learning, memory, language, executive function, motor control, and decision-making.
The successful candidate will join our Cognitive and Developmental Sciences area within the Experimental Psychology program. Our department offers a collaborative research environment, with opportunities for interdisciplinary work across campus and with groups including the Neuroscience Network of East Tennessee (NeuroNET), NIMBioS, and nearby Oak Ridge National Laboratory.
Applicants should have a Ph.D. in Psychology, Neuroscience, or a related field by August 1, 2027, a strong research record, and an interest in teaching and mentoring undergraduate and graduate students. We especially welcome applicants with strong potential for developing an externally funded research program.
Review of applications will begin October 1, 2026 and continue until the position is filled.
The full position description, application requirements, and application portal are available here:
https://apply.interfolio.com/189584
https://apply.interfolio.com/189584
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