Post-doctoral researcher

Washington, DC        ·          Full time

Employer: Georgetown University, Department of Psychology, Laboratory on Social & Affective Neuroscience
Location: Georgetown Univ, Washington D.C.
Salary: NIH-commensurate salary (up to $55,000/year + benefits)
Closing date: Mar 5, 2023
Sector: Graduate School or University
Job Function: Postdoctoral Researcher
Research Area: Cognition, Motivation & Emotion
Position Type: Full Time
Level: Any Experience Level Considered
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The Laboratory on Social and Affective Neuroscience in the Department of Psychology at Georgetown University in Washington, DC (PI: Abigail Marsh) is looking to hire 1-2 post-doctoral researchers to conduct fMRI, behavioral, and neurohormonal research related to the neural basis of empathy, altruism, and interpersonal callousness/psychopathy.

The project offers opportunities to develop skills and expertise in functional and structural neuroimaging combined with neurohormonal research, and to work in a collaborative and supportive social neuroscience lab. 

The start date is flexible. Interviews will be conducted until the position is filled.

The ideal candidate will have…

• A PhD in psychology, neuroscience, cognitive science, or a closely related field Interest and experience in conducting empirical research on empathy, altruism, aggression, and/or psychopathy
• Experience conducting computational analyses of behavioral and/or neuroimaging data
• A publication record commensurate with the candidate’s level of training Enthusiasm for working as part of a team and taking part in training junior scholars

To learn more about our lab, please visit www.abigailmarsh.com

We will continue to interview candidates until 1 or 2 positions have been filled.

Please submit inquiries or applications (a cover letter and CV that includes contact information for at least 3 references) can be sent to lsan@georgetown.edu.

Please click here to apply.