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Assistant Professor in Cognitive Science, AI & the Mind University of Colorado Boulder in United States
Degree Level
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Field of study
Computer Science
Funding
Tenure-track faculty appointment with starting salary in the range of $85,000–$140,000 depending on education, experience, and academic home department. Benefits include medical, dental, retirement plans, paid time off, tuition assistance for employee and dependents, and transit ECO Pass.
Deadline
Expired
Country
United States
University
University of Colorado Boulder
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About this position
University of Colorado Boulder is inviting applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Cognitive Science, AI & the Mind at the Institute of Cognitive Science (ICS). This is an interdisciplinary faculty opening for scholars working at the intersection of artificial intelligence, human cognition, and related areas such as computational models of cognition, cognitive neuroscience, human-AI interaction, brain-computer interfaces, algorithmic bias, and philosophy of mind.
The position is housed in ICS, a highly interdisciplinary environment connecting faculty and students across psychology, neuroscience, linguistics, computer science, philosophy, education, and speech, language & hearing sciences. The successful candidate will have a tenure home in an appropriate department such as Computer Science, Information Science, the School of Education, Psychology and Neuroscience, or Linguistics.
Eligibility highlights: applicants must hold a Ph.D. in Computer Science, Information Science, Cognitive Science, Learning Sciences, Psychology and Neuroscience, Linguistics, or a related field. The post seeks candidates with an outstanding publication record, evidence of securing or seeking external funding as a PI, a strong research plan, and a commitment to teaching and mentoring at both undergraduate and graduate levels. Interdisciplinary AI research and collaborative work are especially valued.
Funding and benefits: this is a full-time faculty appointment with a starting salary range of $85,000–$140,000, plus standard university benefits including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition assistance, and transit support.
Application window: the posting closes on 2026-06-30, and applications are encouraged for full consideration by that date. The job remains open until filled.
How to apply: submit a CV, cover letter, research statement, teaching philosophy and experience statement, three representative publications in one PDF, and at least three references through the CU Boulder jobs portal. Do not send materials by email. Optional transcripts/proof of degree may be uploaded if relevant.
Funding details
Tenure-track faculty appointment with starting salary in the range of $85,000–$140,000 depending on education, experience, and academic home department. Benefits include medical, dental, retirement plans, paid time off, tuition assistance for employee and dependents, and transit ECO Pass.
What's required
Ph.D. in Computer Science, Information Science, Cognitive Science, Learning Sciences, Psychology and Neuroscience, Linguistics, or a related field. Applicants should have an outstanding research record with a notable publication history, a demonstrated record of seeking and securing funding as a Principal Investigator appropriate to rank, a clear and compelling research plan with strong potential for external funding, and a commitment to excellent teaching and mentoring at undergraduate and graduate levels. Interdisciplinary research in Artificial Intelligence or related fields is strongly preferred, with productive collaborations and partnerships.
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Professors
Distinguished Professor of Learning Sciences and Human Development
United States
Research Interests
Cognitive Neuroscience
Artificial Intelligence
Philosophy
Computer Science
Psychology
Professor
United States
Research Interests
Cognitive Neuroscience
Philosophy Of Mind
Linguistics
Computer Science
Philosophy
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