Assistant Professor in Cognitive Science, AI and the Mind
The Institute of Cognitive Science at the
University of Colorado Boulder
is hiring a
tenure-track Assistant Professor
in
AI and the Mind
with an anticipated start date of
Fall 2027
. This is a faculty opening for researchers working at the intersection of
artificial intelligence
and
human cognition
.
Research areas of interest include
Computational Models of Cognition
,
AI Tools for Cognitive Neuroscience
,
Human-AI Interaction
,
Brain-Computer Interfaces
,
Algorithmic Bias & Cognitive Bias
, and
Philosophy of Mind & AI
. The Institute of Cognitive Science is highly interdisciplinary and connects faculty across computer science, psychology and neuroscience, linguistics, philosophy, education, and related areas.
The successful candidate will have a tenure home in the most appropriate department, such as
Computer Science
,
Information Science
, the
School of Education
,
Psychology and Neuroscience
, or
Linguistics
. Responsibilities include research, teaching, service, and mentoring graduate and undergraduate students. The post emphasizes building a strong externally funded research program and contributing to interdisciplinary collaboration.
Eligibility requires a
Ph.D.
in a relevant field and an outstanding research record, including publications and evidence of pursuing or securing funding as a PI where appropriate. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States;
new visa sponsorship is not available
.
Salary is listed at
$85,000–$140,000
depending on rank, experience, and academic home department. Benefits include medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition assistance, and transit support.
Apply through the CU Boulder Jobs portal with a CV, cover letter, research statement, teaching statement, three publications, and at least three references. The full consideration deadline is
2026-06-30
.