University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Assistant Professor
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Raleigh, North Carolina, United States
The Department of Psychology and Neuroscience at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill invites applications for a tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor level in the field of Developmental Psychology, to begin in July 2026. We are particularly interested in candidates with expertise in the developmental origins and trajectories of early cognitive and social processes, including (but not limited to) social, cognitive, or emotional development.
The ideal candidate will employ novel methodological approaches, such as computational methods, longitudinal modeling, neuroimaging, or physiological measurements, to examine developmental processes. Other areas of expertise that complement the Department will also be considered.
Responsibilities
High-quality research Publishing in peer-reviewed journals and broader dissemination Seeking external funding for research Teaching undergraduate and graduate courses Contributing to research mentoring of doctoral students Engaging in departmental, university, and professional service activities Requirements
Ph.D. in Psychology, Neuroscience, or a related field by the time of appointment Excellent record of research productivity Potential to develop an independent, externally funded, interdisciplinary, and internationally recognized research program Commitment to teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply without regard to age, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation.
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High-quality research Publishing in peer-reviewed journals and broader dissemination Seeking external funding for research Teaching undergraduate and graduate courses Contributing to research mentoring of doctoral students Engaging in departmental, university, and professional service activities Requirements
Ph.D. in Psychology, Neuroscience, or a related field by the time of appointment Excellent record of research productivity Potential to develop an independent, externally funded, interdisciplinary, and internationally recognized research program Commitment to teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply without regard to age, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation.
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