Postdoctoral Research Associate

Job Title

Postdoctoral Research Associate

Texas A&M University

Psychology

Commensurate

College Station, Texas

Staff

The Postdoctoral Research Associate will conduct and publish original research on visual attention under the supervision of the PI. Key responsibilities include developing innovative experimental concepts, designing and programming studies, conducting MRI experiments, analyzing and interpreting data, and preparing manuscripts for submission to peer-reviewed journals. In addition, the Postdoctoral Research Associate will contribute to ongoing research projects and provide mentorship to junior lab members.

• Conducts original research and provides support for ongoing projects under the guidance of the PI.
• Generates novel experimental concepts, designs and programs experiments, and analyzes data to interpret results.
• Disseminates research findings under PI guidance through manuscript writing and editing for peer-reviewed journals and presentations at international conferences.
• Mentors a small team of undergraduate research assistants on assigned projects and provides ad hoc guidance to graduate students in collaboration with the laboratory manager.

• Appropriate Ph.D.

• Ph.D in Psychology, Neuroscience, or a related field.
• Strong publication record, including first-author papers utilizing fMRI.
• Proficiency with fMRI methods.
• Experience with eye tracking.
• Strong programming skills.
• Research interests that compliment those of the PI.
• Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.

Compensation will be commensurate based on the selected candidate's education and experience.

Please note:

This position is grant funded; future employment may be contingent upon future funding.

Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experiences. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are:
Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.

The Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences is engaged in research that falls into all five graduate areas of specialization:

• Behavioral and Cellular Neuroscience
• Clinical Psychology
• Cognition and Cognitive Neuroscience Psychology
• Industrial/Organizational Psychology
• Social & Personality Psychology

In addition to the Department of Psychological and Brain Science’s 5 areas of specialization, we have overlapping research interests that bridge traditional areas of psychology. These primary research themes include Affective Science;
Neuroscience;
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We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration. Amenities associated with a major university, such as sporting and cultural events, state-of-the-art recreation facilities, the Bush Library and Museum, and much more await you. Experience all that a big city has to offer but with a reasonable cost-of-living and no long commutes.

• Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life and AD&D, flexible spending accounts, and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums
• 12-15 days of annual paid holidays
• Up to eight hours of paid sick leaveand at least eight hours of paid vacation each month
• Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas
• Health and Wellness:
  Free exercise programs and release time
• Professional Development:
  All employees have access to free
  
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  In Learning training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more
• Educational release time and tuition assistance for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee
• Living Well, a program at Texas A&M that has been built by employees, for employees

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.