Job Details

University of Nevada, Reno

The Department of Psychology at the University of Nevada, Reno invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Cognitive and Brain Sciences, with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2026. We seek an exceptional scholar with a strong and innovative research program that complements and enhances the department's existing strengths in cognitive psychology and sensory neuroscience. Candidates whose work bridges multiple areas within cognitive and brain sciencessuch as memory, perception, language, attention, decision-making, neuroplasticity, or cognitive agingare particularly encouraged to apply.

Required Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in Psychology, Neuroscience, Cognitive Science, or a related field by the time of appointment
• A strong record of scholarly achievement and productivity in cognitive psychology or neuroscience or closely related field
• Evidence of, or clear potential for, effective teaching and mentoring at undergraduate and graduate levels

Preferred Qualifications:

• A research program that complements or enhances existing departmental strengths in areas such as perception, attention, memory, language, decision-making, cognitive control, or neural mechanisms of cognition.
• Demonstrated potential to secure external research funding (federal and/or private sources)
• Proficiency in advanced research methodologies, which may include: Neuroimaging (e.g., fMRI, EEG, fNIRS), Computational modeling or machine learning, Brain stimulation techniques (e.g., TMS, tDCS), Adaptive optics
• A strong commitment to teaching, mentoring, and engaging with diverse student populations
• Interest in interdisciplinary collaboration across departments and research units at the University of Nevada, Reno

Compensation Grade: Assistant Professor

To view the salary schedule for this position, please visit Salary Schedules and select Academic Faculty (Nine-month). Salary is competitive and commensurate with related education and experience.

Remarkable Retirement!

Our retirement plan is beyond compare. Your 19.25% contribution is generously matched by the University. With the faculty retirement plan, you are 100% vested on your first day. Sit back and watch your retirement dollars grow! All permanent employees on an annual "A" or "B" contract who are employed at least 50% full-time are eligible to participate in the NSHE retirement program unless they are members of PERS of Nevada.

Perks of Working at UNR!

• Health insurance options including dental and vision
• E. L. Wiegand Fitness Center offers annual or semester memberships and spouse/domestic partner membership options.
• Reno is proud to be a University town! Many local businesses offer discounts to WolfCard holders
• Mountain EAP supports employees (and eligible dependents) through life's difficult moments. Mountain EAP is located in Reno and specializes in counseling and advising services for personal or interpersonal issues.
• Faculty Senate is the principal representing body for faculty. Its membership includes representatives from each academic and administrative major unit of the University.
• No state income tax!

Grants-in-Aid for Faculty Employees

The University is proud to provide a reduced-rate tuition benefit to faculty and qualified dependents. Faculty can take up to six credits per semester at a reduced rate. Dependents of faculty have unlimited credits but, in order to be eligible, children must be unmarried and under the age of 24 and must receive at least 50% of their financial support from the employee and/or employee's spouse or domestic partner.

Faculty Dual Career Assistance Program

The University of Nevada, Reno recognizes the importance of addressing dual-career couples' professional needs. We offer a dual career assistance program to newly hired faculty spouses/partners that provides resources and assists them to identify career opportunities in Northern Nevada.

The Department of Psychology comprises four main programs: Clinical Psychology (APA accredited), Behavioral Analysis, and Social Psychology, along with the CBS program. In addition, CBS faculty and researchers are a part of the Institute for Neuroscience, an interdisciplinary program incorporating scientists across Biology, Computer Science, Engineering, and the Medical School, that was recently awarded a NIH T32 for graduate training.

Contact Information

Beth Jacobsen at 775-###-#### or ...@unr.edu

Application Materials: The following materials must be submitted with your application:

• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter
• Research Statement
• Teaching Statement
• Contact Information for Three Professional References

Full Consideration

For full consideration, applications must be received by December 1, 2025.

This posting is open until filled

Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply immediately. This search will close without notice when a sufficient number of applications are received or a hiring decision has been made.

Posting Close Date

Note to Applicant

A background check will be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.

HR will attempt to verify academic credentials upon receipt of hiring documents. If the academic credentials cannot be verified, HR will notify the faculty member that an official transcript of their highest degree must be submitted within thirty days of the faculty member's first day of employment.

References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process.

Applicants hired on a federal contract may be subject to E-Verify.

As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions in the Nevada System of Higher Education may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks.

For positions that require driving, evidence of a valid driver's license will be required at the time of employment and as a condition of continued employment.

Schedules are subject to change based on organizational needs.

The University of Nevada, Reno is committed to providing a place of work and learning free of discrimination on the basis of a person's age (40 or older), disability, whether actual or perceived by others (including service-connected disabilities), gender (including pregnancy related conditions), military status or military obligations, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, race (including hair texture and protected hairstyles such as natural hairstyles, afros, bantu knots, curls, braids, locks and twists), color, or religion (protected classes).