Job Title

Assistant Professor - Cognitive Neuroscience

Department

Psychology Department

Worker Type

Regular

Pay Type

Salary

Salary will be commensurate with the level of the position, education, and experience.

Benefit Eligible

Yes

Screening Date

2026-10-12

Job Description Summary

The Department of Psychology at Miami University invites applications for an Assistant Professor (tenure-track) position in Cognitive Neuroscience to begin Fall 2027. Candidate should have a strong research and publication record; a strong commitment to both graduate and undergraduate training; and the ability to teach graduate and undergraduate courses in cognition/neuroscience, advise graduate and undergraduate students, and perform university and professional service.

Job Description

Engagement in both research and innovative teaching are highly valued in our department and university. Research interests should focus on examining neural mechanisms that underlie cognition and behavior, with particular interest in candidates whose work addresses health-related questions, including mental or neurological health, aging, stress, disease, health behaviors, or other factors influencing brain and behavioral functioning.

The successful candidate will be expected to develop and maintain an active research program involving undergraduate and graduate trainees with potential for external funding. Miami University has a modern Psychology building with state-of-the-art EEG, fNIRS, and animal research facilities. The Department of Psychology has an established graduate PhD program comprising areas in Brain, Cognitive, and Developmental Sciences; Social Psychology; and Clinical Psychology. There is a strong environment for collaboration with neuroscience researchers across these areas and across the university, including a new clinical sciences building, an interdisciplinary co-major and minor in Neuroscience, and a Center for Neuroscience and Behavior (miamioh.edu/neuro). 

Minimum Qualifications:

Required: Ph.D. in Psychology, Neuroscience or closely related field by date of appointment.

Additional Position Information (if applicable)

Required Application Documents

Candidates should submit CV/resume and cover letter that includes teaching and research statements

Special Instructions (if applicable)

For inquiries about the position please contact Dr. Joseph Johnson (johnsojg@miamioh.edu). Screening of applications will begin on October 12, 2026 and will continue until the position is filled.

Additional Information

A criminal background check is required. All campuses are smoke- and tobacco-free campuses.

This organization participates in E-Verify.

Reasonable Accommodations
Requests for reasonable accommodations for disabilities related to employment should be directed to ADAFacultyStaff@miamioh.edu or 513-529-3560. Questions and follow-ups regarding requests should also be directed here.

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Miami University, an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, encourages applications from protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Miami University prohibits harassment, discrimination and retaliation on the basis of age (40 years or older), color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military status, national origin (ancestry), pregnancy, race, religion, sex/gender, status as a parent or foster parent, sexual orientation, or protected veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, facilities, programs or employment practices. Requests for reasonable accommodations for disabilities related to employment should be directed to ADAFacultyStaff@miamioh.edu or 513-529-3560.

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