Connectionists: Two tenure-track positions at the University of Delaware

[Timothy Vickery]

Dear colleagues,

The Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences (
https://www.psych.udel.edu) in the College of Arts and Sciences at the
University of Delaware invites applications for two tenure track Assistant
Professor of Psychological and Brain Sciences positions, to begin September
1, 2023. For one position, we seek a scholar with expertise in any
specialization of Cognitive Psychology and/or Cognitive Neuroscience. For
the second position, we seek a scholar with expertise in computational
modeling of cognition and/or computational cognitive neuroscience. Topical
areas of specialization within the broad domain of cognition are otherwise
open, and we welcome applications from candidates who combine computational
approaches with other empirical methodologies (behavioral experiments,
psychophysics, neuroimaging, etc.). We especially welcome applicants who
conduct research with strong interdisciplinary connections and who can
contribute to graduate and undergraduate teaching, advising, and mentoring
that support equity and inclusion.

This is an outstanding opportunity for a scholar to join and strengthen a
thriving, growing community of cognition and neuroscience researchers
within the Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences and its research
and teaching missions. The Cognitive Area has faculty focusing on spatial
representations, vision science and visual cognition, the auditory system,
body representations, memory, attention, cognitive control and
decision-making. They employ multiple methodologies including neuroimaging
at our MRI center, EEG, brain stimulation (TMS), computational modeling,
and studies of brain-damaged individuals. Other faculty in Social,
Behavioral Neuroscience, and Clinical areas in the Department study closely
linked topics such as social cognition, social neuroscience, memory and
learning in animal models, and psychological disorders linked to cognition.
A strong and growing interdepartmental network of cognitive scientists and
neuroscientists is also represented in the Department of Linguistics and
Cognitive Science, as well as in departments in the University of
Delaware’s Colleges of Health Sciences and Engineering. A new
Interdisciplinary Neuroscience Graduate Program provides opportunities to
train interdisciplinary scholars and build connections with researchers
across departments and colleges. Candidates with strong cross-area and
interdisciplinary interests are especially encouraged to apply.

An innovative leader in research and teaching, the University of Delaware
combines a rich historic legacy with a commitment to education and the
latest in advanced technology. Enhanced by state-of-the-art facilities,
research is conducted across all seven colleges and numerous
interdisciplinary institutes and centers. Relevant staffed facilities on
campus include the new 11,600 square foot Center for Biomedical and Brain
Imaging (CBBI, http://cbbi.udel.edu) housing a 3T Siemens Magnetom Prisma
for humans and a 9.4T/20cm Bruker MRI for small animals, an animal housing
and research facility attached to the CBBI, a 103,000 square foot Health
Sciences Complex, a 194,000 square foot Interdisciplinary Science and
Engineering Laboratory, and the Delaware Technology Park, where
entrepreneurial and academic research labs are co-located. The Early
Learning Center at UD is a daycare and preschool that supports the academic
and research programs of the University as a site for student observation
and practicum as well as faculty and graduate student research. The
NIH-supported Delaware Center for Neuroscience Research in collaboration
with Delaware State University, and the Delaware Health Sciences Alliance
(DHSA), a partnership among the University of Delaware, Christiana Care
Health System, Nemours/Alfred I. du Pont Hospital for Children, and Thomas
Jefferson University, provide infrastructure and opportunity for innovative
basic, clinical and translational collaborations. The University of
Delaware is located in Newark, Delaware, a charming college town with a
busy main street near Wilmington, DE. Newark is only a short drive or train
commute from Philadelphia, PA. UD is also within driving distance of New
York City, Baltimore, Washington DC, the Poconos and some of the finest
beaches in the country, making it an ideal location for day or weekend
trips.

QUALIFICATIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES: We are seeking two exceptional
candidates in cognitive psychology or cognitive neuroscience, one
specifically with computational expertise and the other employing any
methodological approach. Both candidates should have expertise in one or
more topics in cognition. The successful candidate will have a strong
history of research and publication of scholarly work and be prepared to
teach undergraduate and graduate students. Applicants for this position
must have earned a Ph.D. Applicants who are ABD will be considered but must
have a granted Ph.D. upon arrival. Responsibilities will include research,
teaching and mentorship, and service to the department.

PSYCHOLOGICAL AND BRAIN SCIENCES AT UD:  The Department of Psychological
and Brain Sciences at the University of Delaware (
https://www.psych.udel.edu/) is within the College Arts and Sciences. The
department is home to roughly 1200 undergraduate majors and 400 minors and
offers degrees in both Psychology and Neuroscience. The department is
organized around four concentrations of research and graduate training that
is highly collaborative and interdisciplinary. Our graduate students and
full-time faculty conduct basic and applied research in behavioral
neuroscience, clinical science, cognitive psychology and social psychology.
We promote the principles of equity and inclusion within our department and
beyond through recruitment and retention, graduate training, clinical work,
research, service and teaching, as well as through open and productive
dialogue.

The College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Delaware offers
exceptional educational experiences including integrated instruction,
research and public engagement. With 24 academic departments and more than
25 centers, programs and institutes, the College serves close to 7,000
undergraduate students and over 1,000 graduate students with CAS majors,
but also every single University student through foundational course work.
The College’s 600 faculty members emphasize the enduring value of an arts
and science education and share a deep commitment to excellence in
scholarship and all forms of creative and intellectual expression. The
College has departments in the arts, humanities, social sciences and
natural sciences, and features outstanding research and teaching
facilities. Faculty and staff encourage and support innovative
interdisciplinary collaborations and students engage local, national and
global audiences through research and creative activity. With annual
research expenditures of approximately $38 million and growing, the College
currently houses several large, interdisciplinary grants with significant
funding from the NIH and NSF.

The University of Delaware (www.udel.edu) is one of the nation’s oldest
institutions of higher education, combining tradition and innovation. The
university recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion
in enriching the experience of its employees and in supporting its academic
mission.  We are committed to attracting and retaining employees with
varying identities and backgrounds, and we strongly encourage applications
from educators from under-represented groups. UD provides equal access to
and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard
to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital
status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual
orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.

TO APPLY: Review of applications will begin on October 1, 2022 and will
continue until the position is filled. Applicants should upload a letter of
application, curriculum vitae, a research statement, a teaching statement,
three representative publications, and contact information for three
references at http://www.udel.edu/careers [direct link to application
portal:
https://careers.udel.edu/cw/en-us/job/499181/tenure-track-assistant-professor-department-of-psychological-and-brain-sciences].
Please indicate in the cover letter if you believe that you are qualified
to be considered for the computationally oriented position (note that this
will not exclude you from consideration for the other position). Inquiries,
but not application materials, should be emailed to co-Chairs Jared Medina (
jmedina at udel.edu) and/or Tim Vickery (tvickery at udel.edu).

SALARY AND BENEFITS: Compensation packages are highly competitive and
commensurate with experience and qualifications. The UD benefits package is
one of the best in the nation.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:  The University of Delaware is an Equal
Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from members of
underrepresented groups. The University's Notice of Non-Discrimination can
be found at http://www.udel.edu/aboutus/legalnotices.html.
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