Postdoctoral Scholar, Cognitive Neuroscience of Creativity Lab, Department of Psychology
About The Position
The Cognitive Neuroscience of Creativity Lab at Penn State, directed by Roger Beaty, is seeking a Postdoctoral Scholar to join projects funded by NSF, Amazon, and the Army Research Institute that use behavioral, computational, and brain imaging methods to study creative thinking. Responsibilities include designing and conducting behavioral and neuroimaging experiments, developing and applying computational methods for creativity assessment, and/or analyzing behavioral and brain imaging data. The Postdoctoral Scholar will also contribute to grant-related activities, prepare manuscripts for publication, and have the opportunity to mentor undergraduate and graduate research assistants. Research in the lab spans several related areas, including developing and validating AI-powered tools for measuring creativity, investigating how generative AI shapes creative performance, studying the cognitive and neural mechanisms of creative thinking using fMRI, and examining creativity in the context of STEM education. The Postdoctoral Scholar will have the opportunity to contribute across these areas and to develop new lines of research. The start date is flexible, and applications will be considered on a rolling basis until the position is filled. We are especially interested in applicants with an excellent publication record and experience in one or more of the following: creativity, computational methods, natural language processing, psychometrics, neuroimaging, or human-AI interaction. A Ph.D. in psychology, neuroscience, education, computer science, or a related field is required by the appointment date.
Requirements
- A Ph.D. in psychology, neuroscience, education, computer science, or a related field is required by the appointment date.
- A record of publications.
- Interested candidates must submit an online application at Penn State’s Job Posting Board and should upload the following application materials: a letter of interest, CV or resume, and a list of three references with contact information.
- This position requires the following clearances in addition to applicable background checks: PA State Police Criminal Background Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form, and Federal (FBI) Fingerprint Criminal Background Check.
Nice To Haves
- Excellent publication record
- Experience in one or more of the following: creativity, computational methods, natural language processing, psychometrics, neuroimaging, or human-AI interaction.
Responsibilities
- Designing and conducting behavioral and neuroimaging experiments
- Developing and applying computational methods for creativity assessment
- Analyzing behavioral and brain imaging data
- Contributing to grant-related activities
- Preparing manuscripts for publication
- Mentoring undergraduate and graduate research assistants
Benefits
- Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional well-being.
- For more detailed information, please visit our Benefits Page. (Note: For Postdoctoral benefits, please see our Postdoctoral Benefits page.)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
