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CURRENT OPENINGS
ASSISTANT, ASSOCIATE or full PROFESSOR IN PSYCHOLOGY AND LAW, TENURE TRACK
The City University of New York (USA)
The Department of Psychology at John Jay College invites applications for a tenure track faculty position, OPEN RANK, with research interests at the intersection between Law and Psychology, broadly construed (e.g., Cognitive, Developmental, Social, Neuroscience), to begin Fall 2026. We are especially interested in candidates with research interests in interrogatiins and/or confessions. The successful candidate will bring enthusiasm and demonstrated commitment to effectively teaching and mentoring diverse populations of students, the ability to develop and maintain an active research and publication agenda, the potential to obtain external funding, and willingness to participate actively in service. The Psychology Department has significant strength in Psychology and Law and seeks applicants who will be able to provide research mentorship to PhD students in CUNY's Psychology and Law PhD program, master's students in the Forensic Psychology master's program, and undergraduate Forensic Psychology majors. Faculty will perform teaching, research and advising duties in their area(s) of expertise; and share responsibility for committee and department assignments including administrative, supervisory, and other functions.
The psychology department is committed to building a culturally diverse faculty. The successful candidate must be eager and qualified to work with our diverse student body. As demonstrated in John Jay College's Seven Principles for a Culturally Responsive, Inclusive, and Anti-Racist Curriculum, the College seeks a faculty member who thrives in a multicultural, collaborative academic environment and is committed to both access and excellence in higher education.
Interested candidates should visit the CUNY website via this link and complete the application process there.
DEADLINE: 15TH November, 2025
Date added: 14th OCT 2025
RECENTLY CLOSED POSITIONS
Assistant Professor in Psychology
Iowa State University (USA)
The Department of Psychology in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at Iowa State University in Ames, Iowa is excited to invite applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor. We seek candidates whose research has implications for health and who can contribute to graduate training and instruction in one of the three program areas: cognitive, counseling, or social psychology. Excellent psychology and health research is conducted across disciplinary and methodological boundaries, and we encourage applicants whose work, while not traditionally classified as 'health psychology,' has clear and significant health implications. We welcome scholars from a wide range of research areas who can contribute to the department’s focus on health psychology, broadly defined.
Responsibilities for this position include conducting research, teaching undergraduate and graduate psychology classes, advising doctoral students, and contributing service to the department, university, and profession.
The start date for the position is August 16, 2026.
For questions, please contact the search committee chair, Dr. L. Alison Phillips, at alisonp@iastate.edu.
For more information and to apply, please follow this link.
DEADLINE: 25th sept 2025 (or until position filled)
Date added: 11th SEPT 2025
Postdoctoral Fellow in Cognitive Performance, Memory, and Decision-Making Under Pressure
Tufts University (USA)
The Meta-Cognition and Applied Memory Lab at Tufts University, led by Dr. Ayanna K. Thomas, invites applications for a Postdoctoral Fellow to investigate how emotional and cognitive pressure influences memory, decision-making, and metacognitive performance in applied settings. This interdisciplinary role involves collaboration with Dr. Liz Race, whose research focuses on the neural mechanisms of memory and decision-making under emotional and cognitive control, and Dr. Holly Taylor, who studies spatial cognition and real-world problem-solving. The fellow will play a leadership role in the lab, overseeing research operations, mentoring junior researchers, and conducting empirical studies on eyewitness memory accuracy, high-stakes decision-making, and cognitive performance under pressure. The position integrates behavioral, psychophysiological (e.g., heart rate variability, skin conductance), and electrophysiological (EEG) methods to explore cognitive responses in dynamic environments.
Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in Cognitive Psychology, Cognitive Neuroscience, Cognitive Science, or a related field, with expertise in memory processes, decision-making, and metacognition. Strong statistical and computational skills (Python, R, or Matlab) and experience with EEG and psychophysiological measurements are essential. Preferred qualifications include experience in forensic cognition, eyewitness memory, and metacognitive assessment. The position is a two-year appointment with competitive salary and benefits, renewable based on performance and funding. Tufts University, a highly regarded research institution located near Boston, offers access to a vibrant academic community and state-of-the-art research facilities.
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, CV, and contact information for three references to mcamlab@tufts.edu.
DEADLINE: NA - until position filled
Date added: 21st MAR 2025
Visiting Assistant Professor in Cognitive Science
Pomona College (USA)
The Department of Linguistics and Cognitive Science at Pomona College invites applications for a one-year, full-time Visiting Assistant Professor in cognitive science, beginning Fall 2025. Applicants from any area of specialization within cognitive science are welcome to apply. The position has a teaching load of five courses over two semesters that contribute to the interdisciplinary Cognitive Science major, including Introduction to Cognitive Science and other courses that utilize the successful candidate's areas of expertise.
For more information about the department: view this page
Apply via the online portal: available here or click logo
Enquiries welcome to: Lise Abrams