The Department of Computer Science in the College of Arts and Sciences at American University invites applications for a full-time, open-rank, tenure-line position beginning August 1, 2024. Applicants should have a PhD or an anticipated PhD completion by August 2024 in Computer Science or related fields. Depending on experience and qualification, the appointee to this position may be recommended for tenure at the time of hiring. Candidates can apply at the assistant, associate, or full professor level and we welcome applications from both academic and nonacademic organizations. We are looking for candidates who are excited at the prospect of joining a growing department where they will be able to make their mark. Preference will be given to candidates with a record of high-quality scholarship. For candidates applying at the associate or full professor level, a record of external funding is also expected. The committee will consider candidates engaged in high-quality research in any area of Computer Science related to Artificial Intelligence (E.g., Natural Language Processing, Machine Learning, Network Analysis, Information Visualization), Theoretical Computer Science (Computational Theory, Graph Theory, Algorithms), Cybersecurity, and other traditional areas of Computer Science (E.g., Software Engineering, Database Systems, Graphics, etc.). The University has areas of strategic focus for research in Data Science and Analytics, Health, Security, Social Equity, and Sustainability. Applicants from historically underrepresented minority and identity groups are strongly encouraged to apply. In addition to scholarship and teaching, responsibilities will include participation in department, school, and university service activities. Attention to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) in all activities within the academic environment are expected.

The Department of Computer Science in the College of Arts and Sciences at American University invites applications for a full-time, open-rank, tenure-line position beginning August 1, 2024. Applicants should have a PhD or an anticipated PhD completion by August 2024 in Computer Science or related fields. Depending on experience and qualification, the appointee to this position may be recommended for tenure at the time of hiring. Candidates can apply at the assistant, associate, or full professor level and we welcome applications from both academic and nonacademic organizations. We are looking for candidates who are excited at the prospect of joining a growing department where they will be able to make their mark. Preference will be given to candidates with a record of high-quality scholarship. For candidates applying at the associate or full professor level, a record of external funding is also expected. The committee will consider candidates engaged in high-quality research in any area of Computer Science related to Artificial Intelligence (E.g., Natural Language Processing, Machine Learning, Network Analysis, Information Visualization), Theoretical Computer Science (Computational Theory, Graph Theory, Algorithms), Cybersecurity, and other traditional areas of Computer Science (E.g., Software Engineering, Database Systems, Graphics, etc.). The University has areas of strategic focus for research in Data Science and Analytics, Health, Security, Social Equity, and Sustainability. Applicants from historically underrepresented minority and identity groups are strongly encouraged to apply. In addition to scholarship and teaching, responsibilities will include participation in department, school, and university service activities. Attention to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) in all activities within the academic environment are expected.

The Max Planck Institutes for Biological Cybernetics and Intelligent Systems as well as the AI Center in Tübingen & Stuttgart (Germany) offer up to 10 students at the Bachelor or Master level paid three-months internships during the summer of 2024. Successful applicants will work with top-level scientists on research projects spanning machine learning, electrical engineering, theoretical neuroscience, behavioral experiments, robotics and data analysis. The CaCTüS Internship is aimed at young scientists who are held back by personal, financial, regional or societal constraints to help them develop their research careers and gain access to first-class education. The program is designed to foster inclusion, diversity, equity and access to excellent scientific facilities. We specifically encourage applications from students living in low- and middle-income countries which are currently underrepresented in the Max Planck Society research community.

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.

In this webinar, the ALBA Network & World Women in Neuroscience partner to address equity, inclusion & diversity issues across the Sub-Saharan African neuroscience community. The panel discussion will explore the challenges and biases faced by African neuroscientists while establishing their careers - focusing on a lack of mentoring and networking but also on the difficulties to raise funding - as well as display the strengths present in the region, which can be exploited to find solutions. Registration is free but required: https://www.alba.network/alba-wwn-webinar-africa

As part of its webinar series on region-specific diversity issues, the ALBA Network is holding a panel discussion on gender issues in South-East Asia. This webinar wishes to highlight the various issues linked to gender in brain science in the major countries in the region, but also to discuss possible paths to equity.