36.2656, Jobs: General Linguistics: Assistant Professor in Computational Neurolinguistics/Psycholinguistics, University of South Carolina

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Date: 04-Sep-2025
From: Emily Manetta [emanetta at mailbox.sc.edu]
Subject: General Linguistics: Assistant Professor in Computational Neurolinguistics/Psycholinguistics, University of South Carolina


Job Location: USA
Job Title: Assistant Professor in Computational
Neurolinguistics/Psycholinguistics
Job Rank: Assistant Professor

Specialty Areas: General Linguistics

Description:

The Departments of Psychology and the Linguistics Program in the
McCausland College of Arts and Sciences at the University of South
Carolina (USC) invite applications for a tenure-track Assistant
Professor position in Computational Neuro/Psycholinguistics at the
Columbia campus. This position is a joint hire by The Linguistics
Program and The Department of Psychology, which is the home department
for tenure. This interdisciplinary position is part of a
university-wide cluster hire in Data Sciences, Artificial Intelligence
(AI), and Cyber with the goal to support cutting-edge research at the
intersection of brain and language.
We seek a computational neurolinguist or psycholinguist whose research
bridges linguistics, neuroscience, and next-generation AI. Ideal
candidates will use modern computational techniques in combination
with neuroimaging and/or behavioral methods to investigate language
learning, processing, and representation in the human brain, with
possible applications to brain health, aging, and brain-inspired
models of natural language understanding. The candidate’s work should
leverage and extend advances in natural language processing and
brain-language modeling. The candidate must demonstrate excellence in
research, as evidenced by a strong publication record and the
potential to secure external funding, as well as excellence in
teaching and mentorship.
This new hire will join a vibrant interdisciplinary community with
opportunities for collaboration across departments and colleges,
including Computer Science and Engineering (CEC), the School of
Information and Communications (CIC), and USC’s robust neuroscience
network. Key research centers include the Institute for Mind and
Brain, the Center for the Study of Aphasia Recovery, the AI Institute
of South Carolina, and the McCausland Center for Brain Imaging, which
houses a 3T Prisma MRI scanner. Faculty also have access to a growing
health science campus and the new Rural Brain Health Network hub
equipped with advanced neuroimaging technologies, including a 7T
TerraX MRI. A rich array of additional resources, including access to
high-performance computing clusters, as well as facilities for EEG,
TMS, HD-tDCS, fNIRS, eye tracking, and lesion-deficit mapping in
stroke survivors, is available.
The Department of Psychology includes a Cognitive and Neural Sciences
concentration with expertise in cognitive neuroscience, which includes
strengths in language, attention, development, social cognition, and
affect. The Linguistics Program has been a remarkably successful
graduate training program with faculty members from multiple
departments, thus, offering collaborative strength across phonetics,
syntax, psycholinguistics, sociolinguistics and language acquisition,
providing an ideal environment for cross-disciplinary mentorship and
research.
The successful candidate will be expected to develop an externally
funded research program, teach undergraduate and graduate courses, and
contribute to the university’s mission of research excellence. A Ph.D.
is required by the start date of August 16, 2026.
USC is a state flagship university as well as a Carnegie R1
institution, with the Department of Psychology and the Linguistics
Program both bringing in NSF and NIH grants in external research
funding. The Department of Psychology includes more than 80 doctoral
students and over 1400 undergraduate majors. The Linguistics Program
includes over 30 doctoral students with a very solid record of job
placement.
>From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina
system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the
impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the
state.
More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions,
including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four-year
universities in Aiken, Upstate, and Beaufort. In addition, our
Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster, and
Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor’s degrees through
a combination of in-person, online, or blended learning. All of our
system institutions place a strong emphasis on service — helping to
build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and
beyond.
The greater Columbia area offers a high quality of life, rich cultural
offerings, and abundant recreational opportunities.
Applications should include: 1) Cover letter 2) Curriculum vitae 3)
Research statement 4) Teaching statement 5) Contact information for
three references
Applicants should apply online at USCJobs at https://uscjobs.sc.edu.
Review of applications will begin October 15, 2025, and continue until
the position is filled. For inquiries, contact Dr. Jiang Liu at
jiangliu at mailbox.sc.edu.
The University of South Carolina is an affirmative action/equal
opportunity institution. Women, minorities, protected veterans, and
individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. The University
of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment
opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age,
ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial
status, gender (including transgender), gender identity or expression,
genetic information, HIV/AIDs status, military status, national
origin, pregnancy (false pregnancy, termination of pregnancy,
childbirth, recovery therefrom or related medical conditions,
breastfeeding), race, religion (including religious dress and grooming
practices), sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other
bases under federal, state, local law, or regulations.

Application Deadline: (Open until filled)
Mailing Address for Applications:
        1620 College Street
        John Welsh Humanities Building Room 616
        Columbia SC 29208
        USA
Email Address for Applications: emanetta at mailbox.sc.edu
Web Address for Applications: https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/193407
Contact Information:
        Dr. Jiang Liu
        Email: jiangliu at mailbox.sc.edu



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