Open Faculty Positions
JOB DESCRIPTION: Emory University, Department of Psychology invites applications for an open rank, tenure-track position in Developmental Science with an anticipated start date of August 1, 2026. We are searching for someone whose work addresses basic and enduring questions in developmental science using cutting edge methods such as neuroscientific techniques and/or computational modeling. The department is organized by four concentration areas: Behavioral and Systems Neuroscience (BSN), Cognition and Computational Science (CCS), Clinical Science (CS), and Developmental Science (DS).
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS: A Ph.D. in psychology, neuroscience, or a related field is required. Salary commensurate with experience. Candidates who can engage with faculty across multiple departmental areas are especially encouraged to apply. The ideal candidate will have a strong commitment to graduate and undergraduate teaching, as well as student mentoring.
HOW TO APPLY: Candidates should submit applications via Interfolio. Please include a CV, a research statement, a teaching statement, two or three representative publications, and three letters of recommendation.
The deadline for applications is November 17th, 2025. Applications received after this date will not be considered.
Applicants may contact Kate Coblin at kate.coblin@emory.edu with any questions.
Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.
Open Postdoctoral Positions
JOB DESCRIPTION: Helps design and conduct research within a specified field while receiving advanced training from a designated Principal Investigator to enhance professional skills and research independence needed for pursuit of a career. The specific area of research in which the trainee is mentored is determined by the department and laboratory of the Postdoc. Designs and evaluates experiments. Develops new ideas that promote current research. Prepares and publishes scientific manuscripts under the direction of the Principal Investigator. May be responsible for operation of specific equipment. May teach techniques to others, train, and supervise research staff. Positions are temporary appointments as a research trainee. The initial appointment is for one year, renewal expected if progress is satisfactory and funds are available. Appointments cannot exceed five years.
Postdoctoral position in computational modeling of anxious avoidance at the Computational Mechanisms of Psychopathology Lab at Emory University (PI: Vanessa Brown, PhD)
The Computational Mechanisms of Psychopathology Lab (COMPLab; PI: Vanessa Brown, PhD) is recruiting for a postdoctoral fellow to join the lab. Research in the lab uses behavioral tasks (administered in-lab and remotely), functional and structural imaging, computational modeling, and mechanistic interventions (brief psychotherapy, neuromodulation) to investigate learning alterations in anxiety and related disorders. In particular, this position will support research funded by a new NIH R01 using predictive and generative modeling of threat imminence to understand and manipulate avoidance in anxiety.
This position is ideal for someone with a background in some combination of behavior/learning theory approaches to anxiety, computational modeling of behavior, and fMRI analysis; and who wishes to gain or deepen expertise in these areas. The postdoctoral fellow will be expected to design experiments, analyze data, present and publish findings, apply for external funding, and assist with training other lab members and with lab management. Dr. Brown and the COMP Lab are strongly committed to mentorship, and support will be provided to assist the postdoctoral fellow to prepare for an independent research career.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: A doctoral degree or equivalent (Ph.D., M.D., ScD., D.V.M., DDS etc) in an appropriate field. Excellent scientific writing ability and strong oral communication skills. The ability to work effectively and collegially with colleagues. Additional qualifications as specified by the Principal Investigator.
REQUIRED SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS:
- A PhD (by start of employment) in Psychology, Neuroscience, Biomedical Engineering, Cognitive Science, or related field
- Expertise in advanced quantitative/statistical methods (e.g., generative computational modeling, multilevel and/or structural equation modeling, univariate and/or multivariate fMRI/EEG analysis)
- Knowledge of R, Python, Matlab, shell scripts, or similar programming languages
- Interest in mechanisms of psychopathology, particularly anxiety
Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.
Open Research Positions
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