Postdoctoral Research Associate - Psychological & Brain Sciences
Washington University in St. Louis
- **Position Summary**The Postdoctoral Research Associate will contribute to an NIH-funded project investigating age-related changes to episodic memory for the content and structure of naturalistic events. This individual may also be tasked with developing independent research projects in the lab on these topics. Studies additionally may investigate the effects of healthy aging and Alzheimer’s disease on memory processes. Research projects will involve functional brain imaging techniques (fMRI), behavioral measurement, and computational modeling approaches. Opportunities for collaboration within the department and across departments can be pursued.# **Job Description****Primary Duties & Responsibilities:**Information on being a postdoc at WashU in St. Louis can be found at .Trains under the supervision of a faculty mentor including (but not limited to):* Study Development: Conducting literature review, designing studies, creating study materials and collecting data.* Analyzing Data: Compiling, cleaning, and analyzing data.* Writing: Writing manuscripts.* Communication: Meet with the PI and the lab regularly to discuss research progress and address any issues that arise.* Perform other duties as assigned.**Salary Range:**Base pay is commensurate with experience.The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.# **Required Qualifications****Education:**Ph.D., M.D. Or Equivalent Terminal Or Doctoral Degree.**Certifications****/Professional Licenses****:**No specific certification/professional license is required for this position.**Work Experience:**No specific work experience is required for this position.**Skills:**Not Applicable**Driver's License:**A driver's license is not required for this position.# **More About This Job****Preferred Qualifications:*** A PhD in Psychology or a related field.* Expertise with developing and conducting lab, web-based and/or archival psychology studies.* Demonstrated ability to complete projects, as evidenced by quantity and quality of publications.* Prior experience collecting in-person data from human participants.* Basic proficiency in computer programming.* Experience with functional MRI data collection and processing.* Expertise in functional MRI analyses (particularly multivariate pattern analyses).* Advanced proficiency in computer programming (particularly with Python and/or R).* Experience with older adult research participants.* Excellent oral and written communication skills.* Strong organizational and planning skills.* Ability to work independently, and take initiative.* Willingness to collaborate with a team to complete tasks.* Skilled at research design, participant recruitment, data management, statistical analysis, and scientific writing, and an interest in mentoring junior lab members in these areas.# **Preferred Qualifications****Education:**No additional education unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.**Certifications****/Professional Licenses****:**No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.**Work Experience:**No additional work experience unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.**Skills:**Not Applicable# **Questions**For frequently asked questions about the application process, please refer to our .# **Accommodation**If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email View email address on click.appcast.io or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at View phone number on click.appcast.io and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request.All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.# **Pre-Employment Screening**All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.# **Benefits Statement**Washington University in St. Louis is committed to providing a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to our employees. Benefits eligibility is subject to employment status, full-time equivalent (FTE) workload, and weekly standard hours. Please visit our website at to view a summary of benefits.# **EEO Statement**Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity and especially encourages applications by those from underrepresented groups. 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