The Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Amritapuri Campus is inviting applications from qualified candidates for the post of an Assistant Professor – Department of Cognitive Sciences and Psychology.
Job Title Assistant Professor - Department of Cognitive Sciences and Psychology
Location Kollam, Kerala
Qualification
PhD in Cognitive Science, Psychology, Neuroscience, Learning Sciences, Educational Technology, Human–Computer Interaction, or a closely related field.
Strong research record with publications in relevant domains.
Demonstrated excellence in teaching and mentorship at the postgraduate level.
Job Description
The Department of Cognitive Sciences & Psychology invites applications for a Senior Faculty position to support our interdisciplinary MSc in Cognitive Sciences, Learning & Technology (CSLT).
The ideal candidate will contribute to teaching, research, curriculum development, and mentoring within emerging areas of cognitive science, psychology, learning sciences, and educational technologies.
Key Responsibilities
Teach core and elective courses across cognitive science, psychology, neuroscience, learning sciences, educational technology, research methodology, and related domains aligned with the CSLT curriculum.
Guide MSc research projects, internships, and lab-based work, including cognitive neuroscience, neurophysiology tools, VR/AR/haptics, learning analytics, and user experience research.
Lead and collaborate on interdisciplinary research with AMMACHI Labs, Skill Intelligences Lab, and other SSBS centers.
Support curriculum innovation in areas such as adaptive learning, human-machine interaction, neurocognitive technologies, and optimal cognitive functioning.
Mentor students in research thinking, scientific communication, and career development.
Contribute to organizing academic events, conferences, and industry collaborations in cognitive science and learning technologies.
Last date to apply June 30, 2026
