Research​/Development, Research Scientist, Data Scientist

Position: 0.0
Department

Bureau of Child Research

Primary Campus

University of Kansas Lawrence Campus

Job Description

40% - Research Development, Analysis, and Dissemination:

* Author and co-author manuscripts for peer-reviewed journals, leveraging existing datasets and ongoing data collection to generate novel contributions to the field.

* Present research at national and international conferences.

* Contribute to new grant proposals by leveraging existing datasets and ongoing data collection to produce preliminary data.

* Develop a novel line of research aligned with LASR's mission.

25 % - Research Project Implementation and Supervision:

* Co-lead implementation of research protocols across funded projects.

* Supervise and mentor graduate and undergraduate research assistants.

* Train team members in laboratory procedures, assessment tools, or analytic pipelines.

* Help oversee data management and quality assurance procedures.

* Contribute to data analysis and interpretation for publications and progress reports.

25% - Specialized Research

Activities:

* Conduct behavioral, neuroimaging, or psycho-physiological assessments.

* Develop and refine computational models or analytic pipelines.

* Deliver intervention sessions or structured assessments (if applicable).

10 % - Service:

* Participate in peer review for academic journals.

* Contribute to professional society or local (Life Span Institute, KU) committees.

* Participate in LASR and Life Span Institute meetings, mentoring, and outreach.

* Contribute to a collaborative, inclusive, and innovative research culture for everyone.

Req  (Ex: 10567 )

32578

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Work Schedule

M-F 8 AM-5 PM

FLSA Status

Professional

Conditions of Employment

Limited Term

Contact Information to Applicants

Dr. Carissa Cascio, carissa.cascio

Required Qualifications

* Doctoral degree (Ph.D. or equivalent) in neuroscience, psychology, computer science, or child development completed before the start date or obtained within 6 months after the start date.

* Minimum two years of research experience relevant to cognitive and/or perceptual neuroscience, neuroimaging, and/or neurophysiology.

* Demonstrated experience with one or more of the following methods: MRI, EEG, psychophysiology, psychophysics, computational modeling, Bayesian statistics, or multivariate statistics.

* Record of peer-reviewed publications and/or conference presentations.

NOTE:

To be appointed at the Postdoctoral Researcher title or equivalent title, it is necessary to have the Ph.D. in hand. Appointments made without a certified transcript indicating an earned doctorate are conditional hires and are appointed on an Acting basis not to exceed 6-months. Appointment duration will be extended upon final verification of degree.

This position requires a formal degree in the cited discipline area(s) to ensure that candidates have advanced knowledge, analytical skills and professional competencies necessary to perform the duties of the position. The level of degree is commonly recognized as the standard qualification for similar roles in the public and private sector, ensuring that the university remains competitive with industry aligned practices, enhances collaboration with external partners, and supports the delivery of services and programs that meet professional and market-driven expectations.

Employee Class

U-Unclassified Professional Staff

Advertised Salary Range

$64,000

FTE

1.0

Preferred Qualifications

* Experience supervising or mentoring students.

* Demonstrated knowledge of, or experience with, autism research and clinical applications of neuroscience research for autism and related conditions as evidenced by application materials.

* Proficiency with statistical or computational tools (e.g., R, Python, MATLAB) as evidenced by work history or application materials.

* Experience contributing to or managing federally funded research projects.

Position Overview

The Laboratory of Affective Sensory Research (LASR) at the University of Kansas is seeking a Postdoctoral Researcher to support its multidisciplinary research program focused on sensory processing and its impact on behavioral features of autism. Our work is guided by a developmental framework emphasizing how early sensory and emotional processing systems may cascade over time to influence communication, social…