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Comparing the value of perceived humanversus AI-generated empathy

16 July, 2025

new paper published in Nature Human Behaviour by Matan Rubin, Prof. Anat Perry, and colleagues, explores whether empathic responses are perceived differently when attributed to a human versus artificial intelligence.

Across nine studies with over 6,000 participants, the researchers found that identically generated empathic messages were rated as more empathic, supportive, and authentic when thought to come from a human.

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Congratulation to Dr. Oded Adomi Leshem

2 July, 2025

Who won ISPP’s 2025 David O. Sears Best Book Award for his book "Hope Amidst Conflict: Philosophical and Psychological Explorations," Published by Oxford University Press.

Leshem is a senior researcher at the PICR lab and the founder of the new International Hub for Hope Research.

David O. Sears Best Book on Mass Politics Award

Amir Tal

Welcome Dr. Amir Tal

24 June, 2025

The Department of Psychology is excited to welcome Dr. Amir Tal, a new faculty member joining the department in collaboration with the Department of Cognitive Science and the Brain. Amir will join us in the upcoming academic year (2025–2026) and will lead the Computational Psychology cluster.

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Tenure Track Faculty Positions

21 July, 2021

The Department of Psychology at The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Israel has an open rank tenure-track faculty opening in the following programs:

 

Clinical Program

We welcome applicants with a strong academic record, from any subfield in psychology. Our department values theoretical and methodological diversity and innovation, and embraces interdisciplinary collaboration.

The successful applicant will conduct research, teach both undergraduate (BA) and graduate (MA, PhD) courses in the department, and supervise students' research. We welcome collaboration with other department members.

The Department of Psychology at The Hebrew University of Jerusalem is at the forefront of psychological research in Israel. The Hebrew University, with approximately 20,000 students, provides a strong foundation of resources to support the research programs of all faculty members. The Department of Psychology is located at the Mount Scopus campus in Jerusalem. 

The Department of Psychology at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem is committed to build a diverse workforce and student body, and model an inclusive community. We encourage applications that are in keeping with this commitment, from members of all sections of  the community.

We expect the position to begin in the academic year of 2022-2023. Opening the position is subject to budgetary considerations. a curriculum vitae, representative reprints or preprints of publications, and three letters of reference by Sep. 15th 2021 via the application portal http://ttp.huji.ac.il

For further information about the position, contact Prof. Maya Tamir or Prof. Ariel Knafo-Noam, Chair of the Department of Psychology (psych.chair@mail.huji.ac.il).

 

Open rank, full time tenure-track faculty position

We welcome applicants with a strong academic record, from any subfield in psychology. Our department values theoretical and methodological diversity and innovation, and embraces interdisciplinary collaboration.

The successful applicant will conduct research, teach both undergraduate (BA) and graduate (MA, PhD) courses in the department, and supervise students' research. We welcome collaboration with other department members.

The Department of Psychology at The Hebrew University of Jerusalem is at the forefront of psychological research in Israel. The Hebrew University, with approximately 20,000 students, provides a strong foundation of resources to support the research programs of all faculty members. The Department of Psychology is located at the Mount Scopus campus in Jerusalem. 

The Department of Psychology at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem is committed to build a diverse workforce and student body, and model an inclusive community. We encourage applications that are in keeping with this commitment, from members of all sections of  the community.

We expect the position to begin in the academic year of 2022-2023. Opening the position is subject to budgetary considerations.

Applicants are asked to submit a letter detailing current research and teaching interests, a curriculum vitae, representative reprints or preprints of publications, and three letters of reference by September 30th, 2021, via the application portal http://ttp.huji.ac.il/

For further information about the position, contact Prof. Maya Tamir or Prof. Ariel Knafo-Noam, Chair of the Department of Psychology (psych.chair@mail.huji.ac.il).

 

Clinical neuropsychology program as a part time expert (nilveh track)

For the clinical neuropsychology track, applicants are expected to demonstrate status and a leadership record in the field of clinical neuropsychology (e.g., chief neuropsychologist at a hospital or neuropsychological institute). Additionally, they are expected to exhibit a solid academic research record in the field of neuropsychology (broadly defined). Experience in neuro-rehabilitative research and theory is preferred, but all areas of neuropsychology are acceptable. Experience in teaching and supervising students is preferred. Applicants should be licensed or license-eligible in clinical neuropsychology, supervisor status preferred. As a core faculty member in the well-established neuropsychological track of our nationally renowned program, responsibilities include maintaining an active research program, teaching graduate (MA, PhD) classes in the department, clinical supervision and training of students and supervision of students' research. Collaboration with other department members is encouraged. The Department of Psychology at The Hebrew University of Jerusalem is at the forefront of psychological research in Israel. The Hebrew University provides a strong foundation of resources to support all faculty members’ research programs. It is located on Mount Scopus in Jerusalem, with approximately 20,000 students. We expect the position to start in the academic year of 2022. Opening the position is subject to budgetary considerations. Submit a letter detailing current research, clinical-neuropsychological and teaching interests, a curriculum vitae, representative reprints or preprints of publications, and three letters of reference by Sep. 15th 2021 via the application portal http://ttp.huji.ac.il

For further information about the positions, contact either Prof. Hillel Aviezer, head of the clinical neuropsychology program (haviezer@huji.ac.il)