Assistant Professor in Cognitive and Affective Neuroscience

The Department of Psychology at Northwestern University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in the department's Cognitive and Affective Neuroscience Program. Applicants should have a research focus in Cognitive Neuroscience, Affective Neuroscience, or a closely related discipline.

The anticipated start date is September 1, 2027. The position is full time, and progress will be evaluated through a reappointment process mid-way along the tenure clock. The successful candidate will maintain an active, independent research program, teach a combination of graduate and undergraduate courses, and fulfill department service obligations commensurate with rank. PhD or similar terminal degree required.

Applicants should submit the following information through the link below: a curriculum vitae, a statement of research interests, and recent publications. Three letters of recommendation are also required and should be submitted directly by letter writers through the same website.

• Applications will only be accepted via online submission.
• Include a list of names and email addresses for external academic references, who will be contacted through the online system and invited to upload their letters.
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Review of applications will begin October 30, 2026. Inquiries may be directed to View email address on us.fitly.work or Search Chairs Robin Nusslock or Ken Paller . 

Salary

The expected base pay range for this position is $115,000 - $140,000. This base pay range is for a nine-month academic appointment, does not include summer salary, and is subject to negotiation. Northwestern University has provided a pay range representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for the position. The pay offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors including (but not limited to) the experience and qualifications of the selected candidate including years since terminal degree, training, and field or discipline; departmental budget availability; internal comparators; and external market pay for comparable jobs.

Benefits

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Northwestern University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected characteristics, including disability and veteran status. View Northwestern’s non-discrimination statement. Job applicants who wish to request an accommodation in the application or hiring process should contact the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX Compliance. View additional information on the accommodations process .