Postdoctoral Scholar in Cognitive Neuroscience of Aging

Job #JPF01540   ·  Psychology / Coll of Hum, Arts & Social Sci / UC Riverside · Full time

Position Overview

Position title: Postdoctoral Scholar
Salary range: $54,540 – $65,292 (Depending on Experience)
Anticipated start: July 1, 2022
Application Window: Open date: March 3rd, 2022

Most recent review date: Thursday, Apr 7, 2022 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Applications received after this date will be reviewed by the search committee if the position has not yet been filled.

Final date: Thursday, Jun 30, 2022 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.

Position Description

A postdoctoral position in the cognitive neuroscience of aging is available at the University of California, Riverside (UCR) to work with a research team including Professors Xiaoping Hu, Aaron Seitz, Ilana Bennett, and Weiwei Zhang at UCR, and in collaboration with Megan Peters at UC Irvine. This opportunity will involve working on an NIA-funded project to understand how individual differences in the structure and function of the locus coeruleus moderate perception and memory in an older adult population. The postdoctoral researcher is expected to take a lead role in the project, including setting up experiments, collecting and analyzing data, collaborating with graduate students and undergraduate research assistants, and disseminating results at conferences and in research publications.

Successful candidates should have a strong background in fMRI data collection and analysis, advanced computational and statistical competencies, project management skills, creativity and a high-level of conscientiousness. They should also have expertise in one or more of the following areas (and knowledge of the others): cognitive aging, brain aging, psychophysics, perception or memory processes, eye-tracking, metacognition, and the role of the locus coeruleus in cognition. Experience in programming psychophysical experiments, in either MATLAB or Python, is preferred. Researchers must possess a doctoral degree in Psychology, Education, Cognitive Science, Neuroscience, or a related field.

The primary appointment will be either in the UCR Psychology or Bioengineering Departments, depending upon candidate interest and primary expertise. Working with our diverse research team will provide a unique interdisciplinary research and mentoring experience. Research will be conducted at the UCR Center for Advanced Neuroimaging, which features a 3T Prisma fMRI system with state-of-the-art eye-tracking and psychophysical systems.

Applications must include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, 1-2 sample publications, statement of research interests, statement of past and/or planned future contributions to advancing diversity and inclusive excellence, and the names of three to five references with phone numbers and emails. Review of applications will begin April 6, 2022 and may continue until the position is filled. Apply at https://aprecruit.ucr.edu/JPF01540.

Post-doc salary will be $54,540-$65,292 depending on experience upon start. The appointment starts in as soon as possible and will be for one year with the opportunity for two 2-year reappointments contingent on performance and available funding.

Lab: https://perceptionandlearninglab.ucr.edu/

Qualifications

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

• Ph.D. in Psychology, Neuroscience, Education, Cognitive Science, or related discipline
• Excellent written communication skills
• Proficiency with statistical analysis

Preferred qualifications

• Strong expertise in fMRI and/or Computational and Statistical methods
• Have expertise in one or more of the following topic areas (and knowledge of the others): cognitive aging, brain aging, psychophysics, perception or memory processes, eye-tracking, metacognition, and the role of the locus coeruleus in cognition
• Strong programming skills in either MATLAB, R, and/or Python

UCR is a world-class research University with an exceptionally diverse undergraduate student body. Its mission is explicitly linked to providing routes to educational success for underrepresented and first-generation college students. A commitment to this mission is a preferred qualification.

Application Requirements

Document requirements

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae – Your most recently updated C.V.
• Sample Publication (1) – Sample of published work
• Sample Publication (2) (Optional)
• Statement of Research Interests
• Statement of Past and/or Planned Future Contributions to Advancing Diversity and Inclusive Excellence – In a “Statement of Past and/or Planned Future Contributions to Advancing Diversity and Inclusive Excellence”, we ask applicants to describe their past and/or potential future contributions to promoting a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment, which is a key requirement of the role of every faculty member and administrator at UCR. There are numerous ways to contribute, and a commitment to this part of our mission can be reflected through research, teaching, supervision, mentoring, community engagement, service, and any of the other varied activities that are a part of an academic career.
• Misc / Additional (Optional)

Reference requirements

• 3-5 required (contact information only)

The names of three to five references with phone numbers and emails

Apply link: https://aprecruit.ucr.edu/JPF01540

Help contact: aseitz@ucr.edu

Campus Information

UCR is a world-class research university with an exceptionally diverse undergraduate student body. Its mission is explicitly linked to providing routes to educational success for underrepresented and first-generation college students. A commitment to this mission is a preferred qualification.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

University of California COVID-19 Vaccination Program Policy
As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Vaccination Program Policy (https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/5000695/SARS-CoV-2_Covid-19). All Covered Individuals under the policy must provide proof of Full Vaccination or, if applicable, submit a request for Exception (based on Medical Exemption, Disability, and/or Religious Objection) or Deferral (based on pregnancy) no later than the applicable deadline. Please refer to Appendix F, Section II.C. of the policy for the deadlines applicable to new University of California employees. Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.

Job Location: Riverside, CA 92521

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