[CogSci] Assistant Professor Position in Cognitive Neuroscience at University of South Florida

[Elizabeth Schotter]

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Position Summary: The Department of Psychology at the University of South Florida seeks to fill a 9-month, full-time and tenure-earning, Assistant Professor position, with a start date of August 7, 2026. Salary is negotiable. A review of applications will begin on October 17, 2025. Applications received after October 17, 2025 may be reviewed and advanced, in cases of compelling merit, up to the conclusion of the search process.
Minimum Qualifications: Doctoral degree in Psychology from an accredited institution with a demonstrated record of achievement in teaching, academic research, and service is required. Applications from individuals who are ABD will be accepted, but the degree must be conferred by appointment start date.
Preference will be given to applicants whose research focus is on cognitive neuroscience, with a particular preference for researchers whose work complements existing CNS faculty. We are particularly interested in scholars investigating human cognition, broadly defined, using methodologies such as neuroscience techniques (e.g., EEG, fMRI), computational cognitive neuroscience, or related approaches. Computational cognitive neuroscience, for instance, involves developing and testing brain-inspired models to better understand cognitive processes like perception, memory, language, reasoning, and to inform and complement developments in artificial intelligence. Candidates may use cognitive, neuroscientific, developmental, computational, or social neuroscience methods in laboratory or applied settings.
The University of South Florida is a top-ranked research university serving approximately 50,000 students from across the globe at campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg, Sarasota- Manatee and USF Health. USF is recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top 50 public university and the best value in Florida. U.S. News also ranks the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine as the No. 1 medical school in Florida and in the highest tier nationwide. USF is a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU), a group that includes only the top 3% of universities in the U.S. With an all-time high of $738 million in research funding in 2024 and as a top 20 public university for producing U.S. patents, USF uses innovation to transform lives and shape a better future. The university generates an annual economic impact of more than $6 billion. USF’s Division I athletics teams compete in the American Conference. Learn more at www.usf.edu.
To apply, please visit https://fa-ewkd-saasfaprod1.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/USF/job/41553/?utm_medium=jobshare&utm_source=External+Job+Share and attach a cover letter, CV, teaching philosophy, and evidence of successful research. Three letters of recommendation should be sent directly to Nickole Lahr at Nickole2 at usf.edu; University of South Florida, Department of Psychology, 4202 E. Fowler Avenue, PCD 4118G, Tampa, FL 33620.
Conclusion of this search is subject to final budget approval. According to Florida Law, applications and meetings regarding them are open to the public. USF is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access Institution. For disability accommodations, contact Nickole Lahr at Nickole2 at usf.edu.



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Elizabeth Schotter, Ph.D.
PI, Eye Movements and Cognition (EMaC) Lab
https://emac-usf.com<https://emac-usf.com/>
Associate Professor
Department of Psychology
University of South Florida

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