Assistant Professor in Brain and Cognitive Science

The Department of Psychology's Brain and Cognitive Science area within the Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences at the University of Southern California invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position. We are particularly interested in candidates with a computational approach to language research.

The study of language and higher order cognition is undergoing rapid transformation, fueled by advancements in artificial intelligence, especially large language models, which are revolutionizing cognitive science. We seek applicants whose research program utilizes computational methods to explore the multifaceted nature of human language processing, encompassing its neural, physical, behavioral, and social dimensions, and potentially contributes to advancements in AI and natural language processing.

The successful candidate will establish strong connections with other computational faculty within the Brain and Cognitive Sciences area and play an integral role in the newly founded Center for Computational Language Sciences.

The appointment is expected to begin in August 2025. Candidates must have completed their Ph.D. and demonstrate an excellent doctoral and/or post-doctoral record that includes a strong track record of publications and potential to secure extramural funding. The department aims to foster a diverse intellectual community and strongly encourages applications from all underrepresented groups.

Applicants should submit a cover letter; current CV; representative publications; contact information for three letters of reference; and separate statements describing their research, teaching, and a service statement that highlights contributions to equity, diversity, and inclusion. In order to be considered for this position, all candidates must apply via the "Apply" link at the top or bottom of this page.

For questions related to the search, please contact Morteza Dehghani mdehghan@usc.edu. We encourage candidates to apply by October 15th for full consideration. More information about the program at USC can be found at the following website: https://dornsife.usc.edu/psyc/.

The annual base salary range for this position is $109,250 - $124,070. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.

USC is an equal-opportunity educator and employer, proudly pluralistic and firmly committed to providing equal opportunity for outstanding persons of every race, gender, creed and background. The university particularly encourages members of underrepresented groups, veterans and individuals with disabilities to apply. USC will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship. Further information is available by contacting uschr@usc.edu.