AY 26/27 Assistant Research Professor

AY 26/27 Assistant Research Professor . University of Notre Dame: College of Arts & Letters: Psychology . University of Notre Dame . The Department of Psychology at the University of Notre Dame invites applications for an assistant research professor specializing in fMRI-based studies, network neuroscience, and the application of statistical machine learning and AI approaches to neuroimaging data.

The position will begin in the Fall of 2027. Research (80%): Research responsibilities include all aspects of the research process, with a particular emphasis on fMRI-based studies, network neuroscience, and the application of statistical machine learning and AI approaches to neuroimaging data. This includes developing research/project ideas, advanced fMRI data analysis and network modeling, integrating machine learning/AI methods for predictive modeling and large-scale data analysis, writing grants for external funding (with a preference for projects leveraging neuroimaging, network neuroscience, and computational approaches), developing study designs and project protocols, developing and maintaining IRB protocols, overseeing all aspects of study implementation for ongoing externally funded projects, managing budgets, preparing annual reports to funders, and contributing to dissemination of findings by authoring/co-authoring conference presentations and publications. Teaching/Mentorship (10%): Responsibilities include weekly meetings with graduate students in the Decision Neuroscience Lab (DNL; https://www.decisionneurosciencelab.org), as needed meetings with individual undergraduate research assistants for feedback, advanced training and guidance, weekly meetings with undergraduate RAs in the DNL lab meetings, mentoring undergraduates pursuing independent projects and honors theses, serving on masters and doctoral committees, and assisting with developing and organizing course content for courses like Cognitive Neuroscience Methods (grad and undergrad versions).

The position will involve mentoring students in fMRI analysis pipelines, network neuroscience methods, and computational/statistical approaches including machine learning and AI. Administrative (5%): Administrative responsibilities revolve primarily around the DNL, including recruiting, hiring, training and managing staff, managing day-to-day aspects of operating the lab and developing and maintaining community connections/networks in the greater South Bend area. Service (5%): Service responsibilities as assigned by the Department. Service to the field includes regular ad-hoc reviews, participating as a reviewer and panel chair for various external grant reviews, and related work.

The position is for a limited term and is contingent upon continued availability of funding. . Ph.D. in Psychology or related field Candidates at the entry level must have completed all requirements for a Ph.D. degree or have completed all but dissertation in Psychology or a closely related field. Candidates at the advanced assistant professor level must have a Ph.D. in Psychology or a closely related field. . To guarantee full consideration, applications must be received by [December 15, 2026], but the review of applications will continue until the position is filled.

Required application materials include a CV; statement on research; and 3 letters of recommendation. Questions and informal inquiries regarding this position may be directed to the chair of the search committee: Aron Barbey ([email protected]).