Connectionists: Assistant Professor position at Durham University

[Ulrik Beierholm]

Dear colleagues,
Durham University, Psychology, are hiring an Assistant Professor in
Computational Neuroscience/Psychology (with a focus on ML and AI
approaches). The person description is copied below, with a deadline of 30
August. Please could you pass this on to any potential candidates?

Job Description - Assistant Professor (Research & Education) (26000938)
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I am happy to chat informally about this with anyone interested.
Cheers,
Ulrik

"Applicants must demonstrate high quality research applying computational
approaches, including machine learning and artificial intelligence, to
address research questions in psychology and/or neuroscience. Applicants
should complement and strengthen one or more of the Department’s three
research groups: Cognitive Neuroscience, Developmental Science, and
Quantitative Social Psychology. This appointment reflects the Department's
strategic commitment to expanding its expertise in computational and
data-driven research, while enhancing opportunities for interdisciplinary
collaboration and research innovation. Applicants must also demonstrate the
ability to teach our students to an exceptional standard and to fully
engage in the services, citizenship and values of the University. "


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Ulrik Beierholm, PhD (he/him)
Professor in Computational Neuroscience
Department of Psychology
Durham University - The Times and The Sunday Times University of the Year
2026 <https://www.thetimes.com/uk-university-rankings>
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