[CogSci] Assistant Professor position in Psychology at the University of Texas

[Zenzi M Griffin]

*Assistant Professor of Psychology*

*The University of Texas at Austin: College of Liberal Arts: Department of
Psychology*
https://apply.interfolio.com/174061

*Description*
The Department of Psychology at The University of Texas at Austin invites
applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor to begin Fall of
academic year 2026-27.

We seek a productive scholar with expertise in the application of
computational, data-science, and/or AI methods as applied to human data
from one of many domains (e.g. memory, attention, emotion, language, social
behavior). The ideal candidate will develop an active, independent research
program that generates rich behavioral and/or brain data and leverages
sophisticated computational approaches to advance understanding of human
behavior in healthy and/or clinical populations.

The department boasts a vibrant and interactive faculty with interests in
applying an array of cutting-edge methods to understanding behavior across
the lifespan. This critical mass of expertise is well-situated to provide
early career mentorship and collaborative opportunities. Department faculty
have access to the leading supercomputer center in the country (Texas
Advanced Computing Center, TACC), a Siemens Prisma 3T scanner, and rich
collaborative opportunities across Computer Science, Neuroscience,
Psychiatry, Neurology, Neurosurgery, and Engineering, among other units. As
well, the Department recently launched a new college-wide major in
Behavioral and Social Data Science (BSDS), the first undergraduate degree
program in the country devoted to producing data-science-ready graduates
with a solid understanding of human psychology.

Duties will include developing an independent sponsored research program,
collaborating with other faculty from a wide range of backgrounds,
mentoring and teaching graduate and undergraduate students, and serving the
department, university, and profession.

*Qualifications*
Applicants must have completed all the requirements for the PhD by time of
appointment, or they must expect to obtain the PhD within a year of joining
the faculty as Instructor. Preferred qualifications include a record of
postdoctoral research; a clearly defined research agenda directed at human
behavior, with expertise in the application of computational, data-science,
and/or AI methods in any area of human psychology; and demonstrated
commitment to teaching and mentoring excellence.

*Application Instructions*
Interested candidates should upload a letter of interest (1 page), CV,
research program statement (3 pages), teaching philosophy statement (1
page), up to 3 representative publications, and the names and contact
information for 3-4 individuals who are willing to provide letters of
recommendation.

Additional materials may be requested after the initial review of
applications.

Review of applications will begin October 15th, 2025, and continue until
the position is filled.

Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Position funding is subject to budget availability.

*For questions about the position, please contact Jarrod Lewis-Peacock,
Search Committee Chair, jalewpea at utexas.edu <jalewpea at utexas.edu>.*

*Equal Employment Opportunity Statement*
The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative
action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws
regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is
committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not
discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital
status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression,
disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs
and activities, and admissions.
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Zenzi M. Griffin, PhD
she/her/hers
Professor of Psychology
Director of the Cognition and Communication Lab
<https://griffinlab.framer.website/> at
The University of Texas at Austin
https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4272-7630
Google Scholar Page
<https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=pDNSMnoAAAAJ&hl=en>
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