Research Associate in Psychology

Position Overview

The Long Term Memory Lab in the Department of Psychology at the University of Virginia invites applications for a postdoctoral researcher position. The postdoctoral researcher will conduct research funded by the National Institutes of Health to define the properties of the retrieval state, a neural brain state that supports access to stored information and influences downstream processing and behavior.

• Develop and analyze scalp electroencephalographic (EEG) research studies.
• Manage data collection for these studies, including supervising graduate students, a research coordinator, and/or undergraduate students.
• Play a central role in writing and disseminating study findings.
• Maintain a safe lab culture, write research papers and grants.
• Help mentor undergraduates and graduate students in the laboratory.

• PhD in psychology, neuroscience, or a closely related field obtained by the appointment start date.
• Experience conducting neural research on memory, attention, or related cognitive processes.
• Experience with scalp EEG and/or functional magnetic resonance imaging data collection and analysis, and human subjects data collection is preferred.
• Strong leadership and project management skills to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Position is a one-year appointment, with the possibility of renewal for additional one-year increments contingent upon available funding and satisfactory performance.

The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Learn more about UVA’s commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment.