Postdoctoral Scholar, Psychology

Reno, Nevada    ·    Full time

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Job Description

The University of Nevada, Reno is recruiting for a fulltime Postdoctoral Scholar in the laboratory of Dr. Edward Ester. The successful applicant will contribute to an NSF-funded project leveraging psychophysical modeling and non-invasive measurements of human brain activity (EEG and fMRI) to understand how mental representations are mapped onto motor plans. The successful applicant will also have the opportunity to contribute to complementary projects and planned extramural funding applications.

The Ester lab is based in the Department of Psychology at the University of Nevada, Reno (UNR), but maintains strong ties with UNR’s Integrative Neuroscience Program and the Department of Biology. The lab houses custom-built EEG systems with integrated eyetrackers and has access to a state-of-the-art 3T Siemens MRI scanner. The UNR Psychology Department also maintains a shared research space with additional tools, including fNIRS, tDCS/ACS, electroretinography, and adaptive optics. Opportunities for collaboration are many and supported by joint lab meetings, weekly research seminars, and interdepartmental colloquia.

The initial appointment is for two years, with the possibility of an extension pending funding. Salary and benefits are commensurate with NIH pay scales.

Required Qualifications: PhD in Psychology, Neuroscience, or related field by time of appointment and strong programming skills (MATLAB, Python, bash).

Preferred Qualifications: Experience with EEG or MRI.

Compensation Grade: Postdoctoral Scholar (Salary Schedules)

Total Compensation: The total compensation package includes a competitive salary, moving allowance (if applicable), a rich retirement plan, health insurance options that include dental and vision, life insurance, long-term disability, annual and sick leave, along with many other benefits. For more information, please visit: UNR Benefits

Faculty Dual Career Assistance Program: The University of Nevada, Reno recognizes the importance of addressing dual-career couples’ professional needs. We offer a dual career assistance program to newly hired faculty spouses/partners that provides resources and assists them to identify career opportunities in Northern Nevada. Dual Career Assistance Program

Contact Information: Dr. Edward Ester at eester@unr.edu

Exempt: Yes

Full-Time Equivalent: 100.0%

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Schedules are subject to change based on organizational needs.

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