Postdoctoral Scholar in Developmental Neuroscience, Department of Psychology

Philadelphia, PA             ·           Full time

Postdoctoral Scholar in Developmental Neuroscience, Department of Psychology

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Locations: Penn State University Park

Time type: Full time

Posted on: August 9, 2023

Job requisition id: REQ_0000045889

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Job Description and Position Requirements:

The laboratory of Suzy Scherf (Laboratory of Developmental Neuroscience: https://www.suzyscherf.com/) at the Pennsylvania State University invites applications for a Postdoctoral Scholar position.

This position is supported by a NIMH-funded grant investigating the influence of pubertal development on social information processing and functional brain development. We employ functional (fMRI) and structural (sMRI) magnetic resonance, together with detailed behavioral paradigms in typically developing children, adolescents, and emerging adults. We use univariate, pattern analytic, and effective connectivity strategies in addressing questions about functional changes in the organization of neural network organization.

• The ideal candidate will have a Ph.D. in developmental or cognitive neuroscience, or a related field;
• previous experience with fMRI research; excellent programming (e.g., Matlab) and quantitative skills; and a publication record.
• Experience with child and adolescent participants is a plus, but not required.

In addition, successful candidates must either have demonstrated a commitment to building an inclusive, equitable, and diverse campus community, or describe one or more ways they would envision doing so, given the opportunity.

This is an excellent position for the Postdoctoral Scholar to gain expertise in developmental neuroscience and work in a supportive lab environment that prioritizes professional development, including publications and grant-writing experience (see https://www.suzyscherf.com/).

This term position is funded for one year from the date of hire, with a possible extension to two years. Salary and benefits follow NSF/NIH guidelines; more information on benefits can be found at https://www.research.psu.edu/opa/benefits.

Applicants must submit an application online at Penn State’s Job Posting Board and should include the following as attachments: a CV, three (3) reprints, and a one to two (1-2) page statement of research interests. This statement should describe the candidate’s goals for research and training during a postdoctoral position, including previous experience.

System limitations allow for a total of 5 documents (5mb per document) as part of your application. Please combine materials to meet the 5-document limit.

Applicants should arrange for two letters of recommendation to be sent separately to Suzy Scherf suzyscherf@psu.edu. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. 

This position requires the following clearances: PA State Police Criminal Background Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form, and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Fingerprint Criminal Background Check. 

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