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As of Jun 12, 2026, the average yearly pay for cognitive psychologist assistant in the United States is $92,813.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $66,500.00 and $117,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Cognitive Psychologist Assistant vs Clinical Psychologist Assistant?

AspectCognitive Psychologist AssistantClinical Psychologist Assistant
Required CredentialsBachelor's degree in psychology or related field; some roles may require certificationBachelor's degree; certification may be preferred
Work EnvironmentResearch labs, academic settings, cognitive testing environmentsClinical settings, hospitals, mental health clinics
Employer & Industry UsageUniversities, research institutions, cognitive science labsHealthcare facilities, mental health organizations
Common Search & Comparison IntentUnderstanding roles supporting cognitive research and testingSupporting clinical mental health assessments and therapy

The main difference between a Cognitive Psychologist Assistant and a Clinical Psychologist Assistant lies in their work focus and environment. Cognitive Psychologist Assistants typically work in research settings supporting cognitive studies, while Clinical Psychologist Assistants work in clinical environments assisting with mental health assessments. Both roles require similar educational backgrounds but serve distinct purposes within psychology.

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Tenured/Tenure-track position in Cognitive Psychology

Tenured/Tenure-track position in Cognitive Psychology

Johns Hopkins University

Baltimore, MD • On-site

Full-time

Posted 13 days ago

Johns Hopkins Medicine rating

7.5

Company rating: 7.5 out of 10

Based on 200 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

225th of 871 rated healthcare providers

Job description

Description
The Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences at Johns Hopkins University invites applications for a full-time tenured or tenure-track faculty member with a focus on cognitive psychology. The successful candidate will have a cutting-edge research program in any area of cognitive psychology, broadly construed. Areas of research could include (but are not limited to) perception, concepts, memory, learning, language, action, reasoning, metacognition, social cognition, moral cognition, cognitive development, comparative/animal cognition, and decision-making. The Department invites applications from outstanding candidates at the Associate and Full Professor ranks; exceptional candidates at the Assistant Professor stage, especially those nearing their tenure review, will also be considered.
The department is also conducting open-rank searches in Cognitive Neuroscience and Behavioral Neuroscience. Candidates conducting primarily human neuroscience research are invited to apply to the Cognitive Neuroscience position. Candidates conducting research with animal models are invited to apply to the Behavioral Neuroscience position. For information about these other two searches please go to please go to: https://pbs.jhu.edu/about/jobs/ . Candidates are invited to apply to multiple searches when appropriate.
The Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences is located on the Homewood Campus of Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, Maryland, and maintains close ties and collaborative relationships with the Departments of Cognitive Science, Neuroscience, and Philosophy, as well as the Mind/Brain Institute and the SNF Agora Institute.
Review of applications will begin December 1, 2025, and will continue on a rolling basis. Preference will be given to applications received on or before January 15, 2026. Applicants may write to Dr. Chaz Firestone (chaz@jhu.edu) with subject "PBS Cognitive Psychology Search" with questions about this search.
Qualifications
Candidates must have a Ph.D. in Psychology, Cognitive Science, Neuroscience or related field by the start of the position.
Application Instructions
Applicants should submit a CV, cover letter, research and teaching statements, and three representative publications. For applicants applying at the level of Assistant Professor, three letters of reference are also required.

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