Cognitive Science Academic Employment
Assistant Professor in Cognitive Science Recruitment
POSITION OVERVIEW
Position title: Assistant ProfessorSalary range: A reasonable salary range estimate for this position is $74,600 - $83,100.
A market off-scale component of up to $62,000 will be added to the scale in effect at the time the offer is made. The posted UC Academic salary scales set the minimum pay as determined by rank and/or step at appointment. See the following table(s) for the salary scale(s) for this position https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/2023-24/oct-2023-acad-salary-scales/t1.pdf. The base salary range, from the salary table(s), for this position is $74,600.
“Off-scale salaries” and other components of pay, i.e., a salary that is higher than the published system-wide salary at the designated rank and step, are offered when necessary to meet competitive conditions, qualifications, and experience.
Additional UCSD salary information can be found here: https://aps.ucsd.edu/compensation/apo-salary.html
A market off-scale component of up to $62,000 will be added to the scale in effect at the time the offer is made. The posted UC Academic salary scales set the minimum pay as determined by rank and/or step at appointment. See the following table(s) for the salary scale(s) for this position https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/2023-24/oct-2023-acad-salary-scales/t1.pdf. The base salary range, from the salary table(s), for this position is $74,600.
“Off-scale salaries” and other components of pay, i.e., a salary that is higher than the published system-wide salary at the designated rank and step, are offered when necessary to meet competitive conditions, qualifications, and experience.
Additional UCSD salary information can be found here: https://aps.ucsd.edu/compensation/apo-salary.html
APPLICATION WINDOW
Open date: August 19, 2024
Next review date: Monday, Sep 30, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.
Final date: Friday, May 30, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.
POSITION DESCRIPTION
The UC San Diego Department of Cognitive Science invites applications for up to three tenure-track faculty positions at the Assistant Professor rank. We seek exceptional candidates in any relevant area of Cognitive Science, including but not limited to: artificial intelligence, language, learning, memory, perception, action, cognitive development, spatial cognition, neural underpinnings of cognition, theoretical and philosophical foundations of cognition, and the design and analysis of cognitive artifacts like human-computer interfaces, robots, and social computing systems. A successful candidate will be expected to lead an independent research program and supervise trainees in cognitive science at all levels, including undergraduate and graduate students. The candidate will be expected to lead an independent program of research in cognitive science, teach courses in cognitive science, mentor undergraduate and graduate students in research, engage in service to the department, university, and the profession, and contribute to efforts to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion on campus.
Department: https://cogsci.ucsd.edu/
QUALIFICATIONS
Basic qualifications (required at time of application)
By the time of application, candidates must have a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or be ABD (all but dissertation) in their relevant area of Cognitive Science, including but not limited to: artificial intelligence, language, learning, memory, perception, action, cognitive development, spatial cognition, neural underpinnings of cognition, theoretical and philosophical foundations of cognition, and the design and analysis of cognitive artifacts like human-computer interfaces, robots, and social computing systems. Candidate currently engaged with or planned engagements of contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Additional qualifications (required at time of start)
By the time of appointment candidates must have a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree in their relevant area of Cognitive Science, including but not limited to: artificial intelligence, language, learning, memory, perception, action, cognitive development, spatial cognition, neural underpinnings of cognition, theoretical and philosophical foundations of cognition, and the design and analysis of cognitive artifacts like human-computer interfaces, robots, and social computing systems. Candidate must have currently engaged efforts or planned engagements of contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
Document requirements
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Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
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Cover Letter
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Statement of Research
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Statement of Teaching - Describe experience teaching and/or mentoring at the University level and includes a list of courses the candidate is qualified to teach or has taught.
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Statement of Contributions to Diversity - Applicants should summarize their past or potential contributions to diversity. See our Faculty Equity site for more information.
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Publication(s) - Include up to 4 representative publications/scholarly articles.
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Authorization to Release Form - Applicants, must complete, sign and upload this form. See Institutional Reference Check https://aps.ucsd.edu/recruitment/applicant_resources/index.html for more information.
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Other Creative Work - Provide videos, demos or press coverage of other creative work (optional).
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Misc / Additional (Optional)
Reference requirements
- 3-5 letters of reference required
Help contact: astorres@ucsd.edu
ABOUT UC SAN DIEGO
The University of California, San Diego is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, covered veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy.
For the University of California’s Affirmative Action Policy please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4010393/PPSM-20.
For the University of California’s Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination.
As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.
The University of California prohibits smoking and tobacco use at all University controlled properties.
The UC San Diego Annual Security & Fire Safety Report is available online at: https://www.police.ucsd.edu/docs/annualclery.pdf. This report provides crime and fire statistics, as well as institutional policy statement & procedures. Contact the UC San Diego Police Department at (858) 534-4361 if you want to obtain paper copies of this report.
JOB LOCATION
San Diego, CA
2023-2024 Temporary Lecturer
APPLICATION WINDOW
Open date: July 31, 2023
Next review date: Tuesday, Aug 15, 2023 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.
Final date: Friday, May 31, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.
POSITION DESCRIPTION
The Department of Cognitive Science at the University of California, San Diego is committed to continuing a tradition of excellence in its faculty and invites applications from candidates who can contribute to that tradition.
The department is accepting applications for temporary non-tenure track lecturers (Unit 18) to teach for the 2023-2024 academic year. Teaching duties will include upper- and lower-division undergraduate classes in the areas of: computational methods and modeling, human-computer interaction, human-centered design, language or culture and cognition, neuroscience (cognitive, behavioral, theoretical, and/or systems), and clinical aspects of cognitive science. In addition to teaching responsibilities, general duties include (but are not limited to) managing teaching assistants, holding office hours, assigning grades, advising students, preparing course materials (e.g., syllabus), and maintaining course websites.
Lecturers teaching large courses are expected to work with and mentor student teaching assistants. The number of positions and courses varies across academic quarters, depending on the curriculum needs of the Department. Positions typically start at the beginning of an academic quarter, and appointments may be renewable based on need, funding, performance, and the Department's mandate to maintain intellectual diversity. UCSD and the Department of Cognitive Science are committed to maintaining a diverse faculty and promoting an inclusive and tolerant environment.
Course descriptions can be found at http://www.ucsd.edu/catalog/courses
More Info: http://www.cogsci.ucsd.edu
QUALIFICATIONS
Basic qualifications (Required at Time of Application)
Candidates must be enrolled in a Master program in the area of Cognitive Science and/or related fields.
Additional qualifications (Required at Time of Start)
Candidates must have at minimum a terminal Master's degree in the area of Cognitive Science and/or related fields.
Degree must be completed by start date of position.
Preferred qualifications
The preferred candidate will have strong demonstrated accomplishments in areas contributing to diversity, equity and inclusion, and a desire to play a leadership role in advancing UC San Diego’s commitment to achieving excellence and diversity.
At least one semester or equivalent of prior university level experience in teaching undergraduate courses.
Outstanding teaching evaluations.
Experience teaching large classroom sizes (more than 100 students).
Ph.D. or equivalent doctorate degree in the area of Cognitive Science and/or related fields is preferred.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
Document requirements
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Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
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Cover Letter
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Statement of Teaching/Teaching Philosophy - Summarize teaching experience, quality of teaching in classroom and student mentoring, and other instructional-related activities.
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Statement of Contributions to Diversity - Applicants should summarize their past or potential contributions to diversity. See our Faculty Equity site for more information.
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Misc / Additional (Optional)
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Evidence of Teaching Effectiveness - Example: provide summaries of teaching evaluations (within the last 2 years).
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Transcript - Include a transcript if your terminal degree is outside of cognitive science.
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Syllabus - Provide sample of course syllabi from classes you have taught in the last two years.
(Optional)
Reference requirements
- 3-4 letters of reference required
Help contact: qdieu@ucsd.edu
CAMPUS INFORMATION
The University of California, San Diego is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, covered veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy.
As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.
The University of California prohibits smoking and tobacco use at all University controlled properties.
The UC San Diego Annual Security & Fire Safety Report is available online at: https://www.police.ucsd.edu/docs/annualclery.pdf. This report provides crime and fire statistics, as well as institutional policy statement & procedures. Contact the UC San Diego Police Department at (858) 534-4361 if you want to obtain paper copies of this report.
JOB LOCATION
La Jolla, CA
Assistant Project Scientist
POSITION OVERVIEW
Position title: Assistant Project ScientistSalary range: A reasonable salary range estimate for this position is $71,500 - $91,000.
The posted UC academic salary scales (https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/compensation/2023-24-academic-salary-scales.html) set the minimum pay determined by rank and/or step at appointment. See the following table for the salary scale for this position: https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/2023-24/july-2023-acad-salary-scales/t37-b.pdf
The posted UC academic salary scales (https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/compensation/2023-24-academic-salary-scales.html) set the minimum pay determined by rank and/or step at appointment. See the following table for the salary scale for this position: https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/2023-24/july-2023-acad-salary-scales/t37-b.pdf
POSITION DESCRIPTION
At UC San Diego, we are seeking a Project Scientist to join our research team in the Department of Cognitive Science within the School of Social Sciences. These roles are crucial for individuals who wish to contribute significantly to research projects without the expectation of leading the team of conducting independent research.
Project Scientist will:
1) Make creative contributions to the research team.
2) Publish and conduct research under the supervision of Professor Douglas Nitz.
3) Potentially serve as Co-Principal Investigators, though not as Principal Investigators. It is important to note that this position does not mandate independent research or the development of an independent research reputation. Also, while university and public service are valued, they are not compulsory, and there are no formal teaching responsibilities. The duration of each appointment is subject to the research project’s timeline and the availability of funds.
4) Candidates should have experience in utilizing analytical procedures to quantify spatial, in directional tuning of neural activity, in manufacture of microwire recording devices and the procedures used to steriotaxically implant them for recordings. They should also have experience in using Matlab programming and analysis platform to analyze neural data, and application of basic histological procedures applied to brain tissue. Additionally, they should have experience in design and execution of navigational tasks for rodents, in development of models for 3D printing of small parts for microdrive manufacture and in handling tracking data to continuously map locations and directions and actions.
Our Cognitive Science Department and the Nitz Laboratory within it are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive atmosphere among our faculty, staff, and students. We highly regard candidates who have shown achievements in contributing to diversity, equity, and inclusion and who are eager to assume a leadership role in advancing the School’s diversity initiatives.
The project scientist will primarily work in the area of systems neuroscience to develop and execute neurophysiology recording experiments in behaving animals (rats) and to analyze and publish the results of such experiments.
Department: https://cogsci.ucsd.edu
QUALIFICATIONS
Basic qualifications (required at time of application)
ABD or PhD degree in neuroscience or a closely related area.
Additional qualifications (required at time of start)
PhD degree in neuroscience or a closely related area.
Preferred qualifications
1) One year or more experience in the design and manufacture of navigational task apparati.
2) One year or more experience with the use of Plexon Inc recording and analysis software and hardware.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
Document requirements
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Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
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Cover Letter
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Statement of Research
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Statement of Teaching (Optional)
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Statement of Contributions to Diversity - Applicants should summarize their past or potential contributions to diversity. See our Faculty Equity site for more information.
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Misc / Additional (Optional)
Reference requirements
- 3 letters of reference required
Help contact: sprosas@ucsd.edu
ABOUT UC SAN DIEGO
The University of California, San Diego is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, covered veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy.
For the University of California’s Affirmative Action Policy please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4010393/PPSM-20.
For the University of California’s Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination.
As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.
The University of California prohibits smoking and tobacco use at all University controlled properties.
The UC San Diego Annual Security & Fire Safety Report is available online at: https://www.police.ucsd.edu/docs/annualclery.pdf. This report provides crime and fire statistics, as well as institutional policy statement & procedures. Contact the UC San Diego Police Department at (858) 534-4361 if you want to obtain paper copies of this report.
JOB LOCATION
La Jolla, CA