The Department of Informatics at the University of Oslo, Norway is looking for candidates to fill two permanent positions as Associate Professors in Machine Learning. The positions can be affiliated to or interact with the Robotics and Intelligent Systems (ROBIN) group at the University. Candidates with a background in artificial intelligence/machine learning related to robotics or embedded systems are encouraged to apply. The candidates will be evaluated with respect to two different profiles: 1. Associate Professor in Ethical Considerations in Machine Learning: For this position, we are looking for a candidate with a research background in machine learning including applications and a track record in analysing aspects of machine learning methodology related to ethical considerations. 2. Associate Professor in Machine Learning: This position is expected to be offered to a candidate with a strong research background in machine learning including applications. Please note that this position is announced in Norwegian and with a requirement for candidates to have fluent oral and written communication skills in both English and a Scandinavian language.

Two open professorships at the University of Luxembourg. Both can be at the Assistant Professor (tenure-track) or Associate Professor (tenured) level. International and dynamic environment, friendly atmosphere, competitive salaries and welcome packages.

The Department of Computer Science at University of Miami is inviting applications for tenure-track or tenure eligible faculty positions at levels of Associate Professor and Professor. The successful candidates must conduct research in Data Science, including areas such as Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Computer Vision, Cognitive Cybersecurity, Blockchain, Real-time Analytics, Streaming Analytics, Cyber-analytics, and Edge Computing, and are expected to develop/maintain an internationally recognized research program. The selected candidate will be expected to teach classes at the undergraduate and graduate levels. The faculty in these positions will be housed primarily in the Department of Computer Science and will have responsibilities in the Institute for Data Science and Computing (IDSC).

The Department of Psychology in the College of Arts and Sciences at American University invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor beginning August 1, 2024. Rank will be dependent on experience and stature in the field. Depending on qualifications, the appointee to this position may be recommended for tenure at the time of hiring. In addition to scholarship and teaching, responsibilities will include participation in department, school and university activities. We welcome applications from candidates engaged in high-quality research in Cognitive or Social Psychology. The University has areas of strategic focus for research in Data Science and Analytics, Health, Security, Social Equity, and Sustainability. Priority will be given to outstanding researchers who can contribute meaningfully to one or more of these areas.

The University of Coimbra invites applications from rising and aspiring leaders in Cognitive Science and Neuroscience for 2 tenure-track positions at the Assistant (1) and Associate (1) Professor level. These positions are part of a transformative ERA Chair grant CogBooster from the European Union to FPCE-UC led by Dr. Alfonso Caramazza. The goal of CogBooster is to implement a strong and international line of research in Cognitive Science/Neuroscience, so as to contribute to the ongoing renewal of the Psychological and Brain Sciences in Portugal over the next decade. The positions are tenure-track at the rank of Assistant (1) and Associate (1) Professor. The start date should be around November/December, 2023 (but potentially negotiable). Applicants for the Associate Professor position should have completed their PhD before September 2018.

The College of Arts and Sciences and the Luddy School of Informatics, Computing, and Engineering at Indiana University Bloomington invite applications for three tenured Associate Professor positions in one or more of the following areas: human intelligence, artificial intelligence, and machine learning to begin in Fall 2024 or after. Appointments will be in one or more departments, including Cognitive Science, Computer Science, Informatics, and Psychological and Brain Sciences. The positions are part of a new initiative that aims to transform our understanding of human and artificial intelligence, centered around the new Mind Brain Machine Quadrangle and the Luddy Artificial Intelligence Center. IU has long been an international leader in research on cognition across humans, animals, and artificial systems, and how intelligence manifests in embodied cognition. These hires build on existing strengths to position IU at the forefront of new research innovations in our understanding of human and animal cognition, the development of intelligent computing technologies, and the use of machine learning applied to a wide range of phenomena.

The Department of Cognitive and Psychological Sciences (CoPsy) at Brown University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant or tenured Associate Professor beginning July 1, 2025. We anticipate hiring up to two candidates with the area open. However, candidates' research must focus on one of the following research themes: (1) the interface between artificial intelligence and cognition, (2) collective cognition and behavior, and/or (3) mechanisms of mental and brain health. In addition to building an externally funded nationally recognized research program, a successful candidate will provide effective instruction and advising to a diverse group of graduate and undergraduate students, and be willing to interact with colleagues from a wide range of disciplines and academic backgrounds. The CoPsy department is committed to creating a welcoming and supportive environment that values diversity. The department strongly encourages qualified candidates who can contribute to equity, diversity, and inclusion through their teaching, mentoring, service and research. Successful candidates are expected to have (1) a track record of excellence in research, (2) a well-specified research plan that is likely to lead to research funding, and (3) a readiness to contribute to teaching and mentoring at both the undergraduate and graduate level. The CoPsy department has a highly interdisciplinary research environment in the study of mind, brain, and behavior, offering curricular programs in Psychology, Cognitive Science, Cognitive Neuroscience, and Behavioral Decision Sciences. The Department is located in the heart of campus, and is associated with many Centers and Initiatives at the University, including the Carney Institute for Brain Science, Watson Institute for International and Public Affairs, Data Science Initiative, Center for the Study of Race and Ethnicity in America.

The Department of Psychology at The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA, invites applications for a full-time Assistant or Associate Professor of Cognitive Psychology with anticipated start date of August, 2025. Areas of specialization within cognitive psychology are open and may include (but are not limited to) such topics as cognitive control, creativity, computational approaches and modelling, motor control, language science, memory, attention, perception, and decision making. A record of collaboration is desirable for both ranks. Substantial collaboration opportunities exist within the department that align with the department’s cross-cutting research themes and across campus. Current faculty in the cognitive area are active in units including the Center for Language Sciences, the Social Life and Engineering Sciences Imaging Center, the Center for Healthy Aging, the Center for Brain, Behavior, and Cognition and the Applied Research Lab. Responsibilities of the Assistant or Associate Professor of Cognitive Psychology include maintaining a strong record of publications in top outlets. This position will include resident instruction at the undergraduate and graduate level and normal university service, based on the candidate’s qualifications. A Ph.D. in Psychology or related field is required by the appointment date for both ranks. Candidates for the tenure-track Assistant Professor of Cognitive Psychology position must have demonstrated ability as a researcher, scholar, and teacher in a relevant field and have evidence of growth in scholarly achievement. Duties will involve a combination of teaching, research, and service, based on the candidate’s qualifications. Candidates for the tenure-track Associate Professor of Cognitive Psychology position must have demonstrated excellence as a researcher, scholar, and teacher in a relevant field and have an established reputation in scholarly achievement. Duties will involve a combination of teaching, research, and service, based on the candidate’s qualifications. The ideal candidate will have a strong record of publications in top outlets and have a history of or potential for external funding. In addition, successful candidates must either have demonstrated a commitment to building an inclusive, equitable, and diverse campus community, or describe one or more ways they would envision doing so, given the opportunity. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Interested candidates should submit an online application at Penn State’s Job Posting Board, and should upload the following application materials electronically: (1) a Cover letter of application, (2) Concise statements of research and teaching interests, (3) a CV and (4) three selected (re)prints. System limitations allow for a total of 5 documents (5mb per document) as part of your application. Please combine materials to meet the 5-document limit. In addition, please arrange to have three letters of recommendation sent electronically to PsychApplications@psu.edu with the subject line: “Cognitive Psychology” Questions regarding the application process can be emailed to PsychApplications@psu.edu and questions regarding the position can be sent to the search chair: cogsearch@psu.edu. The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in all of its forms. We embrace individual uniqueness, foster a culture of inclusion that supports both broad and specific diversity initiatives, leverage the educational and institutional benefits of diversity, and engage all individuals to help them thrive. We value inclusion as a core strength and an essential element of our public service mission. Penn State offers competitive benefits to full-time employees, including medical, dental, vision, and retirement plans, in addition to 75% tuition discounts (including for a spouse and dependent children up to the age of 26) and paid holidays.

The Department of Computer Science at the University of Bath wishes to appoint up to seven academics in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning. These are permanent academic positions at Lecturer, Senior Lecturer, or Reader level, which are equivalent to Assistant or Associate Professor. The University of Bath is based on an attractive, single-site campus that facilitates interdisciplinary research. It is located on the edge of the World Heritage City of Bath and offers the lifestyle advantages of working and living in one of the most beautiful areas in the UK. We have a collegiate culture ideal for carrying out independent, curiosity-driven research.

In April, we will host Nolan Williams and Mustafa Husain. Be prepared to embark on a journey from early brain stimulation with ECT to state-of-the art TMS protocols and magnetic seizure therapy! The talks will be held on Thursday, April 25th at noon ET / 6PM CET. Nolan Williams, MD, is an associate professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Science at Stanford University. He developed the SAINT protocol, which is the first FDA-cleared non-invasive, rapid-acting neuromodulation treatment for treatment-resistant depression. Mustafa Husain, MD, is an adjunct professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Duke University and a professor of Psychiatry and Neurology at UT Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas. He will tell us about “Evolution of convulsive therapy from electroconvulsive therapy to Magnetic Seizure Therapy”. As always, we will also get a glimpse at the “Person behind the science”. Please register va talks.stimulatingbrains.org to receive the (free) Zoom link, subscribe to our newsletter, or follow us on Twitter/X for further updates!

On Thursday, October 26th, we will host Anastasia Yendiki and Suzanne Haber. Anastasia Yendiki, PhD, is an Associate Professor in Radiology at the Harvard Medical School and an Associate Investigator at the Massachusetts General Hospital and Athinoula A. Martinos Center. Suzanne Haber, PhD, is a Professor at the University of Rochester and runs a lab at McLean hospital at Harvard Medical School in Boston. She has received numerous awards for her work on neuroanatomy. Beside her scientific presentation, she will give us a glimpse at the “Person behind the science”. The talks will be followed by a shared discussion. You can register via talks.stimulatingbrains.org to receive the (free) Zoom link!

On Thursday, May 25th we will host Darcy Diesburg and Mark Richardson. Darcy Diesburg, PhD, is a post-doctoral research fellow at Brown University. She will tell us about “Deep brain stimulation and action-stopping: A cognitive neuroscience perspective on the contributions of fronto-basal ganglia circuits to inhibitory control”. Mark Richardson, MD, PhD, is the Director of Functional Neurosurgery at the Massachusetts General Hospital, Charles Pappas Associate Professor of Neurosciences at Harvard Medical School and Visiting Associate Professor of Brain and Cognitive Sciences at MIT. Beside his scientific presentation on “Auditory input to the basal ganglia”, he will give us a glimpse at the “Person behind the science”. The talks will be followed by a shared discussion. You can register via talks.stimulatingbrains.org to receive the (free) Zoom link!

On Thursday, April 27th, we will host Hayriye Cagnan and Philip A. Starr. Hayriye Cagnan, PhD, is an associate professor at the MRC Brain Network Dynamics Unit and University of Oxford. She will tell us about “Therapies orchestrated by patients’ own rhythms”. Philip A. Starr, MD, PhD, is a neurosurgeon and professor of Neurological Surgery at the University of California San Francisco. Besides his scientific presentation on “My evolution in invasive human neurophysiology: from basal ganglia single units to chronic electrocorticography”, he will give us a glimpse at the person behind the science. The talks will be followed by a shared discussion. You can register via talks.stimulatingbrains.org to receive the (free) Zoom link!

It’s our pleasure to announce that we will host Shan Siddiqi and Michael D. Fox on Thursday, March 30th at noon ET / 6PM CET. Shan Siddiqi, MD, is an Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School and the director of Psychiatric Neuromodulation Research at the Brigham and Women’s Hospital. Michael D. Fox, MD, PhD, is an Associate Professor of Neurology at Harvard Medical School and the founding director of the Center for Brain Circuit Therapeutics at the Brigham and Women’s Hospital. The talks will be followed by a shared discussion. You can register via talks.stimulatingbrains.org to receive the (free) Zoom link!

Neurodegenerative diseases are chronic and inexorable conditions characterised by the presence of insoluble aggregates of abnormally ubiquinated and phosphorylated proteins. Recent evidence also suggests that protein misfolding can propagate throughout the body in a prion-like fashion via the interstitial or cerebrospinal fluids (CSF). As protein aggregation occurs well before the onset of brain damage and symptoms, new biomarkers sensitive to early pathology, together with therapeutic strategies that include eliminating seed proteins and blocking cell-to-cell spread, are of vital importance. The glymphatic system, which facilitates the continuous exchange of CSF and interstitial fluid to clear the brain of waste, presents as a potential biomarker of disease severity, therapeutic target, and drug delivery system. In this webinar, Associate Professor David Wright from the Department of Neuroscience, Monash University, will outline recent advances in using MRI to investigate the glymphatic system. He will also present some of his lab’s recent work investigating glymphatic clearance in preclinical models of motor neurone disease. Associate Professor David Wright is an NHMRC Emerging Leadership Fellow and the Director of Preclinical Imaging in the Department of Neuroscience, Monash University and the Alfred Research Alliance, Alfred Health. His research encompasses the development, application and analysis of advanced magnetic resonance imaging techniques for the study of disease, with a particular emphasis on neurodegenerative disorders. Although less than three years post PhD, he has published over 60 peer-reviewed journal articles in leading neuroscience journals such as Nature Medicine, Brain, and Cerebral Cortex.

Interest in psychedelic compounds is growing due to their remarkable potential for understanding altered neural states and their breakthrough status to treat various psychiatric disorders. However, there are major knowledge gaps regarding how psychedelics affect the brain. The Computational Neuroscience Laboratory at the Turner Institute for Brain and Mental Health, Monash University, uses multimodal neuroimaging to test hypotheses of the brain’s functional reorganisation under psychedelics, informed by the accounts of hierarchical predictive processing, using dynamic causal modelling (DCM). DCM is a generative modelling technique which allows to infer the directed connectivity among brain regions using functional brain imaging measurements. In this webinar, Associate Professor Adeel Razi and PhD candidate Devon Stoliker will showcase a series of previous and new findings of how changes to synaptic mechanisms, under the control of serotonin receptors, across the brain hierarchy influence sensory and associative brain connectivity. Understanding these neural mechanisms of subjective and therapeutic effects of psychedelics is critical for rational development of novel treatments and for the design and success of future clinical trials. Associate Professor Adeel Razi is a NHMRC Investigator Fellow and CIFAR Azrieli Global Scholar at the Turner Institute of Brain and Mental Health, Monash University. He performs cross-disciplinary research combining engineering, physics, and machine-learning. Devon Stoliker is a PhD candidate at the Turner Institute for Brain and Mental Health, Monash University. His interest in consciousness and psychiatry has led him to investigate the neural mechanisms of classic psychedelic effects in the brain.

John DowlingJohn E. Dowling received his AB and PhD from Harvard University. He taught in the Biology Department at Harvard from 1961 to 1964, first as an Instructor, then as assistant professor. In 1964 he moved to Johns Hopkins University, where he held an appointment as associate professor of Ophthalmology and Biophysics. He returned to Harvard as professor of Biology in 1971, was the Maria Moors Cabot Professor of Natural Sciences from 1971-2001, Harvard College professor from 1999-2004 and is presently the Gordon and Llura Gund Professor of Neurosciences. Dowling was chairman of the Biology Department at Harvard from 1975 to 1978 and served as associate dean of the faculty of Arts and Sciences from 1980 to 1984. He was Master of Leverett House at Harvard from 1981-1998 and currently serves as president of the Corporation of The Marine Biological Laboratory in Woods Hole. He is a Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, a member of the National Academy of Sciences and a member of the American Philosophical Society. Awards that Dowling received include the Friedenwald Medal from the Association of Research in Ophthalmology and Vision in 1970, the Annual Award of the New England Ophthalmological Society in 1979, the Retinal Research Foundation Award for Retinal Research in 1981, an Alcon Vision Research Recognition Award in 1986, a National Eye Institute's MERIT award in 1987, the Von Sallman Prize in 1992, The Helen Keller Prize for Vision Research in 2000 and the Llura Ligget Gund Award for Lifetime Achievement and Recognition of Contribution to the Foundation Fighting Blindness in 2001. He was granted an honorary MD degree by the University of Lund (Sweden) in 1982 and an honorary Doctor of Laws degree from Dalhousie University (Canada) in 2012. Dowling's research interests have focused on the vertebrate retina as a model piece of the brain. He and his collaborators have long been interested in the functional organization of the retina, studying its synaptic organization, the electrical responses of the retinal neurons, and the mechanisms underlying neurotransmission and neuromodulation in the retina. Dowling became interested in zebrafish as a system in which one could explore the development and genetics of the vertebrate retina about 20 years ago. Part of his research team has focused on retinal development in zebrafish and the role of retinoic acid in early eye and photoreceptor development. A second group has developed behavioral tests to isolate mutations, both recessive and dominant, specific to the visual system.

Nicole Rust is an Associate Professor of Psychology at the University of Pennsylvania. Her research investigates how the brain gives rise to the mind and to behavior, with an emphasis on memory. Much of her work lies at the nexus of real and artificial intelligence, as well as experiment and theory.

In this webinar, Dr Ye Tian and A/Prof Andrew Zalesky will present new research on mapping the functional architecture of the human subcortex. They used 3T and 7T functional MRI from more than 1000 people to map one of the most detailed functional atlases of the human subcortex to date. Comprising four hierarchical scales, the new atlas reveals the complex topographic organisation of the subcortex, which dynamically adapts to changing cognitive demands. The atlas enables whole-brain mapping of connectomes and has been used to optimise targeting of deep brain stimulation. This joint work with Professors Michael Breakspear and Daniel Margulies was recently published in Nature Neuroscience. In the second part of the webinar, Dr Ye Tian will present her current research on the biological ageing of different body systems, including the human brain, in health and degenerative conditions. Conducted in more than 30,000 individuals, this research reveals associations between the biological ageing of different body systems. She will show the impact of lifestyle factors on ageing and how advanced ageing can predict the risk of mortality. Associate Professor Andrew Zalesky is a Principal Researcher with a joint appointment between the Faculties of Engineering and Medicine at The University of Melbourne. He currently holds a NHMRC Senior Research Fellowship and serves as Associate Editor for Brain Topography, Neuroimage Clinical and Network Neuroscience. Dr Zalesky is recognised for the novel tools that he has developed to analyse brain networks and their application to the study of neuropsychiatric disorders. Dr Ye Tian is a postdoctoral researcher at the Department of Psychiatry, University of Melbourne. She received her PhD from the University of Melbourne in 2020, during which she established the Melbourne Subcortex Atlas. Dr Tian is interested in understanding brain organisation and using brain imaging techniques to unveil neuropathology underpinning neuropsychiatric disorders.

Jonathan Whitlock is an associate professor of neuroscience at the Kavli Institute for Systems Neuroscience in Trondheim, Norway. His group combines high-density single-unit recordings with silicone probes and sub-millimeter 3D tracking to study the cortical representation of pose and movement in freely behaving rats. The lecture will introduce his group’s work on neural tuning to pose and movement parietal and motor areas, and will include more recent findings from primary visual, auditory and somatosensory areas

Tobacco use is the leading cause of preventable deaths and illnesses in the United States and globally. Sexual, racial, ethnic minorities, young adults, and populations from rural areas and lower socioeconomic positions are disproportionately impacted by the health harms of tobacco use and exposure to secondhand smoke. In this talk, Andy Tan, Associate Professor at the Annenberg School for Communication, will provide an overview of integrating communication science to address inequalities in health information exposure, message processing, and behavioral effects associated with pro- and anti-tobacco communications among vulnerable populations. He will present findings from recent work including examining inequities in tobacco advertising exposure among young adult sexual minorities, experiences of smoking risk and protective factors among transgender and gender expansive adults, and development of a culturally responsive communication intervention to increase resilience against tobacco marketing influences and reduce smoking among young adult LGB women.