Job Type: Full-time

Location: West Lafayette, Indiana

Job Summary

Purdue University’s Department of Psychological Sciences invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Cognitive Neuroscience to begin in the Fall of 2023. The successful candidate will be expected to conduct original research, mentor students, and teach undergraduate and graduate level courses. You can learn more about the department at our website: https://hhs.purdue.edu/psy.

Qualifications

The candidate must have a Ph.D. in cognitive psychology, human neuroscience or a related field (e.g., cognitive science, psychological and brain sciences, etc) by the position start date. In addition, the candidate should demonstrate the ability and/or potential to publish high-quality research, obtain external funding, and excel in teaching and mentoring. Area of research expertise is open. Applicants with a commitment to advancing diversity, equity and inclusion are preferred.

The College and University

The Department of Psychological Sciences is the largest department in the College of Health and Human Sciences (https://hhs.purdue.edu), which is one of the largest colleges at Purdue. The Psychological Sciences faculty have strong connections with several college- and campus-wide initiatives, including the Center for Research on Brain, Behavior, and NeuroRehabilitation (CEREBBRAL), the Purdue Autism Research Center (PARC), the Life Science MRI Facility, the Purdue Institute for Integrative Neuroscience (PIIN), and the Center on Aging and the Life Course (CALC).

Established in 1869, Purdue is Indiana’s land-grant university, a comprehensive educational and research institution and member of the American Association of Universities. The West Lafayette campus, located a one-hour drive north of Indianapolis and a two-hour drive south of downtown Chicago, has ten academic colleges with an enrollment of 49,639 students from all 50 states and nearly 130 countries. The greater Lafayette/West Lafayette community (http://www.homeofpurdue.com) has a population of approximately 226,000, and a low cost of living.

Application Procedure

Applications must include: (1) cover letter of interest; (2) curriculum vitae; (3) three peer-reviewed articles; (4) a research statement; (5) a teaching statement; and (6) and a diversity, equity, and inclusion statement (see below). In addition, (7) please arrange to have three letters of reference submitted to cogsearch@purdue.edu. Interested candidates must apply here: https://careers.purdue.edu/job-invite/21536/

Purdue University’s Department of Psychological Sciences is committed to advancing diversity in all areas of faculty effort, including discovery, instruction, and engagement. Candidates should address at least one of these areas in a separate Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Statement, indicating their past experiences, current interests or activities, and/or future goals to promote a climate that values diversity and inclusion.

Purdue University, the College of Health and Human Sciences, and the Department of Psychological Sciences are committed to free and open inquiry in all matters. Candidates are encouraged to address in their cover letter how they are prepared to contribute to a climate that values free inquiry and academic freedom.

Application review will begin October 1, 2022, and continue until the position is filled. A background check is required for employment in this position. Questions regarding the position may be sent to Dr. Yu-Chin Chiu, Chair of the Search Committee (yuchinchiu@purdue.edu).

Equal Opportunity

Purdue University is an EOE/AA employer. All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.