<div dir="ltr"><div><p class="gmail-MsoTitleCxSpFirst" style="margin:0in;font-size:28pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;letter-spacing:-0.5pt;color:rgb(0,0,0)"><br></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:15.693334px;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0)">The Department of Psychology at the University of Miami invites applications for a full-time, tenure-eligible, or tenure-track faculty member to join our department<a name="_Hlk51151417"><span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span>in August 2025. The opening is part of a College of Arts & Sciences cluster hire dedicated to artificial intelligence (machine learning). Prospective candidates should use artificial intelligence as a core approach in their investigations and/or as a topic of their research.<span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span></a>Individuals who also have interests in computational approaches including advanced quantitative techniques are encouraged to apply.<span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span>The specific area of research is open. Area(s) of focus could include, but are not limited to, basic research on perception, cognition, affect, neurophysiology, language, behavior, mental health, the impact of disparities, learning, development, human computer interaction, deep neural network mechanisms, brain-inspired AI, or computational cognitive neuroscience. The candidate’s research would complement and expand current work in the department using large language models to study naturalistic speech, using machine learning to model emotional communication, and using computational models to explain both neural processing and behavior. Candidates will support and advance UM’s mission to engage in innovative and interdisciplinary AI research across the college and university.</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:15.693334px;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0)">The<span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span><a href="https://www.psy.miami.edu/" style="color:rgb(149,79,114)">Department of Psychology</a><span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span>is a vibrant, collaborative community that includes clinical and psychological sciences faculty across<span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span><a href="https://www.psy.miami.edu/graduate/adult-division/" style="color:rgb(149,79,114)">Adult</a>,<span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span><a href="https://cbn.psy.miami.edu/" style="color:rgb(149,79,114)">Cognitive and Behavioral Neuroscience</a><span class="gmail-MsoHyperlink" style="color:rgb(5,99,193);text-decoration:underline">,</span><span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span><a href="https://www.psy.miami.edu/graduate/child-division/" style="color:rgb(149,79,114)">Child</a>, and<span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span><a href="https://www.psy.miami.edu/graduate/health-division/" style="color:rgb(149,79,114)">Health</a><span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span>Divisions. The mission of the Department is to acquire, advance, and disseminate knowledge within the Psychological and Biobehavioral Sciences, supported through excellent<span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span><a href="https://www.psy.miami.edu/graduate/doctoral-programs/index.html" style="color:rgb(149,79,114)">graduate programs</a><span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span>and state-of-the-art facilities. <span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span>The department values and celebrates cultural diversity of all kinds and has an active<span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span><a href="https://www.psy.miami.edu/about-the-department/dec/index.html" style="color:rgb(149,79,114)">Diversity and Equity Committee</a>. The greater Miami community is one of the most ethnically and culturally diverse metropolitan areas in the country.</p><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0)"></span><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:-webkit-standard;font-size:medium"></span><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:15.693334px;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0)">Applications will be considered at all ranks. Appointment is expected to start on August 15, 2025. Candidates must hold a Ph.D. by the appointment start date.  <span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:15.693334px;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0)">Applications can be submitted via the<span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span><a href="https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fumiami.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com%2FUMFaculty%2Fjob%2FCoral-Gables-FL%2FA-S---Psychology---Assistant-Professor-to-Professor---Artificial-Intelligence_R100082134&data=05%7C02%7Cdmessinger%40miami.edu%7Ce438043e32fb4c54d87008dcfaa0ba34%7C2a144b72f23942d48c0e6f0f17c48e33%7C0%7C0%7C638660815420321415%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8e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December 1, 2024 and continue until the position is filled. Inquiries, requests for information, and nominations can be sent to the Search Co-Chairs, Aaron Heller (<a href="mailto:aheller@miami.edu" style="color:rgb(149,79,114)">aheller@miami.edu</a>) and Daniel Messinger (<a href="mailto:dmessinger@miami.edu" style="color:rgb(149,79,114)">dmessinger@miami.edu</a>).</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:15.693334px;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0)"><i>------------------------------</i></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:15.693334px;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="border:1pt windowtext;padding:0in;background-image:none;background-position:0% 0%;background-size:auto;background-repeat:repeat;background-origin:padding-box;background-clip:border-box">The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer –<span class="gmail-apple-converted-space"> </span><span class="gmail-wfl2">Females, Minorities, Protected<span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span></span>Veterans, and/or Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.<span class="gmail-apple-converted-space"> </span></span><span style="background-image:none;background-position:0% 0%;background-size:auto;background-repeat:repeat;background-origin:padding-box;background-clip:border-box">Click<span class="gmail-apple-converted-space"> </span></span><a href="https://www.hr.miami.edu/careers/eo-ada/index.html" target="_blank" style="color:rgb(149,79,114)">here</a><span class="gmail-MsoHyperlink" style="color:rgb(5,99,193);text-decoration:underline"> </span><span style="background-image:none;background-position:0% 0%;background-size:auto;background-repeat:repeat;background-origin:padding-box;background-clip:border-box">for additional information.</span></p></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><br clear="all"><div><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_signature" data-smartmail="gmail_signature">Mingbo Cai</div><div class="gmail_signature" data-smartmail="gmail_signature">Assistant Professor</div><div class="gmail_signature" data-smartmail="gmail_signature">Department of Psychology</div><div class="gmail_signature" data-smartmail="gmail_signature">University of Miami</div><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_signature" data-smartmail="gmail_signature"><br><br></div></div></div>