Postdoctoral Associate, ENCoDe Lab

Binghamton University • Binghamton, NY

12h • Onsite

About The Position

Binghamton University is a premier public R1 research institution in the State University of New York (SUNY) system. We are seeking a postdoctoral scholar in the Department of Psychology at Binghamton University (SUNY) to work in the Early NeuroCognitive Development (ENCoDe) research team. The postdoctoral scholar is anticipated to work in collaboration with the principal investigator on ongoing NIH-funded studies and piloting for future research projects, focusing on tracking the early development of the social brain and social perception in infancy. This individual will assist with recruitment and data collection (i.e., EEG and MRI), play an important role in data analyses, manuscript development, data dissemination (e.g., conference presentations), and grant writing. The successful candidate will have an interest in cognitive developmental neuroscience. This work involves hands-on participation in in-lab experimental EEG and MRI studies and the application of advanced EEG analysis methods. The postdoctoral scholar is initially expected to work on existing projects and datasets to then develop and launch their own program of research. Applicants must have prior research experience in developmental psychology or developmental cognitive neuroscience involving children or younger populations. First-authored publication(s) in the field of developmental cognitive neuroscience are preferred. The ideal candidate must be willing to work on a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the participating families. This is a full-time and in-person position for 12 months, with the possibility of renewal contingent on performance and funding availability.

Requirements

• A Ph.D.in a field related to developmental cognitive neuroscience, by appointment date.
• Experience working in research settings in an area of developmental psychology or developmental cognitive neuroscience with children or younger participants.
• Knowledge and skills in neurophysiological and/or neuroimaging methods.
• Programming experience (e.g., MATLAB, R, Python).
• Skills in relevant statistical analyses.
• Communication skills (written and oral) in English.
• Organizational and project management skills.

Nice To Haves

• First-authored publication(s) in the field of developmental cognitive neuroscience are preferred.
• First-author, peer reviewed publications involving electrophysiological or neuroimaging research.
• Experience or substantial interest in social perception, early neurodevelopment, and neuroimaging and/or electrophysiological recording methods.

Responsibilities

• Assist with recruitment and data collection (i.e., EEG and MRI)
• Play an important role in data analyses
• Manuscript development
• Data dissemination (e.g., conference presentations)
• Grant writing
• Develop and launch their own program of research

Benefits

• Full-time, temporary, one year position with possibility of renewal
• Possibility of renewal contingent on performance and funding availability

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree