Assistant Professor in Behavioral and Cognitive Neuroscience

The Department of PSYCHOLOGY at the UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, invites applications for a full-time, nine-month, tenure-accruing Assistant Professor in the field of Behavioral and Cognitive Neuroscience. The specific area of research is open but should focus on neuroscience research that complements and expands existing strengths in the department and the university at large, including perception/attention, substance use, decision-making, stress/emotion, and neurodegenerative disorders, in any model system (humans or animals). Applicants should have an outstanding record of research achievement and a commitment to undergraduate and graduate instruction in psychology and neuroscience. The successful candidate will be expected to (1) maintain a program of research with high potential for external funding, (2) teach graduate and undergraduate courses in neuroscience, (3) mentor students, and (4) provide service to the institution and academy.

The Psychology Department offers doctoral programs in behavioral and cognitive neuroscience, behavior analysis, counseling psychology, developmental psychology, and social psychology. We currently have 43 full-time faculty, ~ 100 PhD students, and > 2,000 undergraduate majors.

About the University of Florida

A member of the prestigious Association of American Universities (AAU), the University of Florida is the state's oldest and most comprehensive land-, sea-, and space-grant university, with an enrollment of over 50,000 students. For 2026, the University of Florida was ranked the seventh-best public university in the United States by U.S. News & World Report, with exceptional research, teaching, and a university-wide commitment to open intellectual discourse.

UF is located in Gainesville, a city of approximately 150,000 residents in North-Central Florida, 50 miles from the Gulf of Mexico, and 67 miles from the Atlantic Ocean, and within a 2-hour drive to large metropolitan areas (Orlando, Tampa, Jacksonville). The beautiful climate and extensive nearby parks and recreational areas afford year-round outdoor activities, including hiking, biking, and nature photography. UF's large college sports programs, museums, and performing arts center support a range of activities and cultural events for residents to enjoy. Alachua County schools are highly rated and offer a variety of programs including magnet schools and an international baccalaureate program. Learn more about what Gainesville has to offer at Visit Gainesville.