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[Mary Hegarty]

The Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences at the University of
California, Santa Barbara invites applications for a tenure-track faculty
position in Advanced Quantitative Skills at the level of Assistant
Professor, with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2022. The Department
is looking for individuals trained in any area of psychological science
that develop and/or apply advanced quantitative methods in domains that
synergize with our existing strengths in Developmental and Evolutionary
Psychology, Social Psychology, Neuroscience and Behavior, and Cognition,
Perception, and Cognitive Neuroscience. This scholar would have expertise
in one or more quantitative approaches including, but not limited to
multilevel modeling, structural equation modeling, generalized and linear
mixed models, actor-partner effects, Bayesian analyses, machine learning,
computational modeling, causal inference, and/or big data analyses. The
candidate would be expected to teach courses in their area of expertise as
well as foundational undergraduate and graduate-level courses in statistics
and advanced quantitative methods.



The Department of Psychological & Brain Sciences conducts cutting-edge
research in core areas of psychology including cognition and the perceptual
sciences, developmental and evolutionary psychology, neuroscience and
behavior, and social and cultural psychology. The department is in a period
of growth, having hired 7 faculty across these areas in the past 5 years.
The department's commitment to interdisciplinary pursuits are reflected in
expansive research and teaching collaborations with a variety of other
disciplines. UCSB provides a dynamic intellectual environment that prizes
academic rigor and creativity to generate discoveries with wide-ranging
impact.



Responsibilities of faculty members generally include the development of an
actively funded research program of the highest quality, teaching at
graduate and/or undergraduate levels, recruitment, supervision, and
mentorship of graduate students, and participation in university service
and professional activities.



The University is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to
the diversity and excellence of the academic community through research,
teaching, and service. Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values at
UCSB. Our excellence can only be fully realized by faculty, students, and
staff who share our commitment to these values.


For full details about the recruitment and to apply, visit
https://recruit.ap.ucsb.edu/JPF02079. Applications received by December 31,
2021 will be given priority consideration. The Department is especially
interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence
of the academic community through research, teaching, and service as
appropriate to the position. The University of California is an Equal
Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will
receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color,
religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin,
disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic
protected by law.
Mary Hegarty
Professor, Department of Psychological & Brain Sciences,
Affiliate, Department of Education, Department of Geography
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