Connectionists: Junior and Senior faculty positions at Brown University

[Michael J Frank]

We have two job openings: applications due Sept 15.


Assistant Professor in Cognitive and Psychological Sciences. The Department
of Cognitive and Psychological Sciences (CoPsy) at Brown University invites
applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position beginning July
1, 2027. Candidates' research must focus on one or more of the following
research themes: (1) the interface between artificial intelligence and
human cognition, (2) collective cognition and behavior, (3) mechanisms of
mental and brain health. We are seeking candidates whose primary focus is
on basic, computational, or experimental science rather than clinical
intervention, assessment, or service delivery. Successful candidates will
be working toward building an externally funded nationally recognized
research program, be interested in interacting with colleagues from a wide
range of disciplines and academic backgrounds, and be able to provide
effective instruction and advising to a diverse group of graduate and
undergraduate students.

The CoPsy department has a highly interdisciplinary research environment in
the study of mind, brain, and behavior and offers undergraduate curricular
programs in Psychology, Cognitive Science, Cognitive Neuroscience, and
Behavioral Decision Sciences. The Department is located in the heart of
campus and is associated with many Centers and Initiatives at the
University, including the Carney Institute for Brain Science, the Watson
Institute for International and Public Affairs, the Data Science
Initiative, and the NSF AI Research Institute on Interaction for AI
Assistants (ARIA).

The CoPsy department is a diverse and inclusive academic community. Candidates
should address in their cover letter how they would contribute to the
research and/or teaching missions of this diverse and inclusive community.



QUALIFICATIONS All Ph.D. requirements must be completed before July 1, 2027.



APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS.  The following documents must be submitted online
as PDFs to https://apply.interfolio.com/190677: (1) Curriculum vitae; (2)
reprints or preprints of three representative publications; (3), a
statement of research (strictly no more than 2 pages), in which the
candidate demonstrates (a) their fit with one or more of the position’s
research themes, (b) a track record of excellence in research, and (c) a
well-specified research plan that is likely to lead to extramural research
funding; (4) a statement of teaching interests and philosophy (strictly no
more than 1 page), in which the candidates demonstrate their ability and
readiness to contribute to teaching and mentoring at both the undergraduate
and graduate level; and (5) a statement highlighting the candidate’s
contributions to service (e.g., diversity initiatives, open science; no
more than 1 page). Applicants must indicate three references whom
Interfolio will prompt to upload letters of reference. All applications
must be received by September 15, 2026.



Brown University provides equal opportunity and prohibits discrimination,
harassment and retaliation based upon a person’s race, color, religion,
sex, age, national or ethnic origin, disability, veteran status, sexual
orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other
characteristic protected under applicable law, in the administration of its
policies, programs, and activities. The University recognizes and rewards
individuals on the basis of qualifications and performance. The University
maintains certain affirmative action programs in compliance with applicable
law.


Associate or Full Professor in Cognitive and Psychological Sciences. The
Department of Cognitive and Psychological Sciences (CoPsy) at Brown
University invites applications for a tenured Associate or Full Professor
position beginning July 1, 2027. Candidates' research must focus on one or
more of the following research themes: (1) the interface between artificial
intelligence and human cognition, (2) collective cognition and behavior,
(3) mechanisms of mental and brain health. We are seeking candidates whose
primary focus is on basic, computational, or experimental science rather
than clinical intervention, assessment, or service delivery.  Successful
candidates will have established an externally funded, internationally
recognized research program, have an interest in interacting with
colleagues from a wide range of disciplines and academic backgrounds, and
have demonstrated effective instruction and advising to a diverse group of
graduate and undergraduate students.

The CoPsy department has a highly interdisciplinary research environment in
the study of mind, brain, and behavior and offers undergraduate curricular
programs in Psychology, Cognitive Science, Cognitive Neuroscience, and
Behavioral Decision Sciences. The Department is located in the heart of
campus and is associated with many Centers and Initiatives at the
University, including the Carney Institute for Brain Science, the Watson
Institute for International and Public Affairs, the Data Science
Initiative, and the NSF AI Research Institute on Interaction for AI
Assistants (ARIA).

The CoPsy department is a diverse and inclusive academic community. Candidates
should address in their cover letter how they would contribute to the
research and/or teaching missions of this diverse and inclusive community.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS.  The following documents must be submitted online
as PDFs to https://apply.interfolio.com/190696: (1) Curriculum vitae; (2)
reprints or preprints of three representative publications; (3) a statement
of research (strictly no more than 3 pages), in which the candidate
demonstrates (a) their fit with one or more of the position’s research
themes, (b) an impressive track record of excellence in research, and (b) a
well-specified future research plan that is likely to generate extramural
research funding; (4) a statement of teaching (strictly no more than 2
pages), in which the candidate demonstrates their ability to contribute to
teaching and mentoring at both the undergraduate and graduate level; and
(5) a statement highlighting the candidate’s contributions to service
(e.g., diversity initiatives, open science; no more than 1 page). Applicants
must submit three to five names and contact information for professional
references, who will be asked later to submit letters. All applications
must be received by October 15, 2026.

Brown University provides equal opportunity and prohibits discrimination,
harassment and retaliation based upon a person’s race, color, religion,
sex, age, national or ethnic origin, disability, veteran status, sexual
orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other
characteristic protected under applicable law, in the administration of its
policies, programs, and activities. The University recognizes and rewards
individuals on the basis of qualifications and performance. The University
maintains certain affirmative action programs in compliance with applicable
law.


Michael J Frank, PhD | Edgar L. Marston Professor
Director, Nancy G Zimmerman Center for Computational Brain Science
<https://www.brown.edu/carney/ccbs>
Laboratory of Neural Computation and Cognition <https://www.lnccbrown.com/>

Brown University
website <http://ski.clps.brown.edu>
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