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Position at: TCU

I was notified by the department of psychology on 2/18/26 that a Ph.D. stipend is available for me to offer a student to enter the program in Fall 2026. The position comes with full tuition waiver and stipend for five years (contingent on satisfactory performance). TCU is still accepting applications, and will continue to do so until all stipends have been awarded. My lab investigates learning and memory in three species (Homo sapiens, Rattus norvegicus, and Columba livia) using touchscreen-equipped operant systems (humans, rats, and pigeons), a standard operant behavioral system (rats), and open-field behavioral systems (humans, rats, and pigeons). I am one of a handful of researchers worldwide who is still able to do this kind of comparative work. The highly competitive academic job market and federal funding paylines have led me to incorporate more applied research alongside my basic research. My applied research projects include investigations into (a) the effects of anxiety on learning, (b) the role of context in goal-directed versus habitual alcohol consumption, and (c) the effects of noninvasive transauricular vagus nerve stimulation (taVNS) on working and long-term memory. If you are interested in applying, please e-mail me at k.j.leising@tcu.edu as soon as possible. You can access more information about my lab by visiting https://cse.tcu.edu/faculty-staff/view/kenneth-leising or view selected pubs below, or you can learn more about TCU by visiting http://www.tcu.edu/at-a-glance.asp and http://www.graduate.tcu.edu/.

Deadline: 2026-04-01

For more information, please contact:
 Ken Leising
 k.j.leising@tcu.edu
 8172576139

Position at: Wilfrid Laurier University

see full ad here: https://careers.wlu.ca/job/Waterloo-Assistant-Professor-Psychology-%28Behavioural-Neuroscience%29-ON/1290849947/ The Department of Psychology at Wilfrid Laurier University invites applications for a tenure-track faculty Assistant Professor position in Behavioural Neuroscience beginning on July 1, 2026, subject to budgetary approval. The primary campus for this position is the Waterloo campus, with the possibility of teaching responsibilities at the nearby Milton campus through in person or virtual delivery. Anticipated Salary Range: $90,000 to $130,000 Actual salary will be commensurate with experience. Qualifications: Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in Psychology or a closely related field (e.g., Biology), or have a confirmed defense date for such a degree before September 1, 2026. The successful candidate will have a specialization in Behavioural or Systems Neuroscience and a strong record of research excellence. Their research program should use nonhuman species to address fundamental questions in neuroscience. We particularly welcome applicants whose research complements existing departmental strengths, including comparative cognition, memory systems, social neuroscience, neuroethology, and behavioural neuropharmacology. Candidates using experimental, theoretical, or computational approaches are encouraged to apply. The successful candidate will demonstrate a commitment to teaching at the undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral levels, and to supervising graduate students in the MSc and PhD programs. A strong publication record and clear potential for securing Tri‑Council or other external funding are required. Experience teaching diverse student populations, and expertise and willingness to teach neuroanatomy at the undergraduate level are assets. The successful candidate is also expected to contribute to service within the University and broader academic community. Candidates must demonstrate a strong commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI). Applicants are encouraged to highlight EDI related contributions in teaching, mentoring, service, lived experience, and/or scholarship. About the Department The Department of Psychology includes more than 30 full‑time faculty members conducting research and teaching in social, developmental, community, cognitive, and behavioural neuroscience areas. The Department values collegiality, collaboration, and a supportive work environment. More information is available at: https://students.wlu.ca/programs/science/psychology/index.html For information about working at Laurier and living in Waterloo: https://wlu.ca/about/working-at-laurier/assets/resources/living-in-waterloo.html How to Apply Applicants should submit the following: Cover letter Curriculum vitae Teaching dossier Statement of current and future research interests Up to three publications Contact information for up to three academic referees Applicants are encouraged to address their experience with and commitment to EDI in their cover letter. Applications should be submitted to: Dr. Paul Mallet, Chair, Department of Psychology, Wilfrid Laurier University, Waterloo, Ontario, Canada, N2L 3C5, c/o Lucy Carreiro (email: lcarreiro@wlu.ca) Electronic submission of applications is preferred. Applications will be accepted until Sunday April 5, 2026 at 11:59pm.

Deadline: 2026-04-05

For more information, please contact:
 Paul Mallet
 Lucy Carreiro (lcarreiro@wlu.ca)
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