"Open Rank Faculty Position in Neuroimaging of Brain Health"

Job Summary

Posted: 08-Oct-25

Location: Richardson, Texas

Categories: Academic/Faculty, Biological/Biomedical Sciences

Internal Number: 30423

Posting Number: F01060P

Department: Psychology

Salary Range: Negotiable

Pay Basis: Monthly

Position Status: Academic Year

Location: Richardson

Position Description

The Department of Psychology in the School of Behavioral and Brain Sciences (BBS) at The University of Texas at Dallas (UT Dallas) is seeking to hire an open rank brain scientist with expertise in neuroimaging, specifically magnetic resonance imaging. UT Dallas maintains a state-of-the-art MRI facility within the Brain Performance Institute in the heart of Dallas equipped with two research dedicated 3T Siemens Prisma scanners capable of synchronized acquisition. BBS has a vibrant and growing MR imaging community that spans multiple centers and a growing portfolio of imaging-centered extramural funding at our Carnegie R1 institution. To increase the representation of expertise across MR modalities in the study of the human brain and behavior, we seek to recruit a faculty member to join the Department of Psychology. This hire will be affiliated with both the Center for BrainHealth and the Center for Vital Longevity and will be important for the continued growth of the imaging community within BBS and across UT Dallas. The specific area of research within psychology is open but MRI is expected to serve as a core research tool for the faculty member's program of research and investigators studying brain health and function are highly desired. This position will contribute to coursework within the undergraduate degree programs in psychology and cognitive science, master's in applied cognition and neuroscience programs, and PhD in cognition and neuroscience program. Teaching responsibilities would also include mentoring of doctoral, master's, and undergraduate students.

The appointment commences for the fall 2026 semester.

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience: A PhD or equivalent in Psychology, Cognitive Neuroscience, or a related discipline is required prior to appointment. Candidates are expected to demonstrate the ability to work effectively in a highly collaborative, engaging, and dynamic environment comprised of individuals with a range of backgrounds, skills, and perspectives. We are seeking candidates able to produce research and scholarly or creative achievements that enhance the program and the discipline, and able to deliver high quality teaching using evidence-based practices to effectively engage students from a range of backgrounds and experiences. Candidates are expected to demonstrate clear potential for (at the Assistant Professor rank), or an existing track record of, obtaining and maintaining extramural research funding.

Preferred Education and Experience: Preferred candidates will be mid-career researchers with a diverse portfolio of funded research and established expertise in magnetic resonance imaging with experience designing and executing multimodal MR based studies to study human brain health and function.

Application Instructions

Applicants should upload the following via the online application:

• Full curriculum vitae and cover letter summarizing their interests and qualifications for the position.
• Statement of teaching philosophy describing their conceptualizations of teaching and learning, and teaching and assessment methods, and how their teaching practices will engage students from a range of backgrounds and experiences.
• Research statement describing past, present, and future research, including how they mentor (or will mentor) student researchers and foster (or will foster) collaborative research environments.
• Full contact information for at least three academic or professional references.

Priority will be given to completed applications received by December 1, 2025. Reviews will continue until the position is filled or the search is closed on March 1, 2026.