Assistant or Associate Professor in Cognitive Neuroscience

Job Title
Assistant or Associate Professor in Cognitive Neuroscience


Requisition Number
FE04656


Working Title

Department Name
8E120:Psychology


Work Location
Lexington, KY


Type of Position
Faculty


Position Time Status
Full-Time


Tenure Track Status
Tenure Track


Required Education

A Ph.D. in cognitive psychology, cognitive science, cognitive/behavioral neuroscience, clinical or experimental neuropsychology, or a related discipline is required



Required Related Experience

n/a



Required License/Registration/Certification

n/a



Job Summary

The Department of Psychologyin the College of Arts & Sciences at the University of Kentucky in Lexington, KY seeks to fill a tenure-eligible faculty position at the Assistant or Associate Professor level with expertise in the field of cognitive neuroscience. This is a 9-month position in the regular title series with an anticipated start date of August 1, 2026. The first year Distribution of Effort will be 25% Teaching, 65% Research, and 10% Departmental service. Ideal candidates will have an active program of research with existing, or clear potential for, external funding. The candidate will be expected to contribute to the teaching and service mission of the department, especially within the Cognitive Neuroscience Area. We encourage applications from candidates whose research program investigates interactions between cellular and behavioral outcomes in the context of health-related issues, including substance use disorder. Special consideration will be given to candidates whose research aligns with the university’s Substance Use Priority Research Area (https://research.uky.edu/research-priorities/SUPRA). The successful candidate will be prepared and willing to teach undergraduate and graduate courses within the Cognitive Neuroscience area and the Neuroscience B.S. program. The University of Kentucky has excellent resources in this area including the Magnetic Resonance Imaging and Spectroscopy Center, Center for Clinical and Translational Science, and Sanders Brown Center on Aging.



A Ph.D. in cognitive psychology, cognitive science, cognitive/behavioral neuroscience, clinical or experimental neuropsychology, or a related discipline is required.



Applicants must include the following: 1) cover letter 2) CV, 3) Research Statement (upload as Specific Request 1), and 4) Teaching Statement (upload as Specific Request 2). In addition, please provide the names and contact information of three references when prompted in the academic profile. This information will be utilized to solicit recommendation letters from your references within the employment system.



Employment at UK is subject to fund availability and comes with rewards, focusing on your total well-being and career development, with leadership striving to provide a strong work-life integration. The university generously contributes to employees’ retirement plans, medical coverage, and life insurance. In addition, UK offers optional benefits such as dental and vision insurance, additional retirement plans and much more. To learn more about these benefits, please visit: https://hr.uky.edu/employment/our-benefits.



Questions about this search should be addressed to Dr. Mark Prendergast, Search Committee Chair, Department of Psychology, University of Kentucky (mark.prendergast@uky.edu).



Application deadline is October 31, 2025.



Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No


Preferred Education/Experience

Deadline to Apply
10/31/2025


Open Until Filled
No


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