Postdoctoral Research Associate

The University of Miami's College of Arts and Sciences has an exciting opportunity for a full time Post Doctoral Associate to work in Coral Gables, FL. The Department of Psychology, within the College of Arts & Sciences, is seeking a full-time Post-Doctoral Associate for 24 months under the supervision of Dr. Amishi Jha. The post-doctoral associate will oversee data collection and analysis of neurobehavioral research that investigates the impact of mindfulness training in high-demand cohorts. A Ph.D. degree in psychology, neuroscience, or a related field is required. Cognitive neuroscience expertise and a track record of academic publications are required, and expertise in advanced statistical methods involving HLM is highly preferred. Core Responsibilities: Works and collaborates on studies related to field of study. Ensures implementation and dissemination of scientific research in collaboration with a research team. Applies statistical methods to large-scale, longitudinal training-related behavioral data. Maintains substantial knowledge of state-of-the-art principles and theories. Contributes to scientific literature and conferences. This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary. Lab Specific Responsibilities: Contributing to quarterly and annual reporting for grant-funded projects. Manage IRB submissions, reporting and management of studies. Mentoring undergraduate and graduate students in their work on grant-funded projects. Active dissemination of research in the form of posters, oral presentations, and peer-reviewed publications. Engaging in team-based large-scale studies in military populations and other high-demand cohorts. Maintains substantial knowledge of state-of-the-art principles and theories. Core Qualifications: Ph.D. in Psychology, Neuroscience, or related field Job Status: Full time Employee Type: Staff The University of Miami is recognized as one of the nation’s premier research institutions and academic health systems and is among the largest employers in South Florida. With more than 20,000 faculty and staff, the University is committed to excellence and guided by a mission to positively impact the lives of students, patients, and communities locally and globally. We are dedicated to fostering a culture where every individual feels valued and empowered to contribute meaningfully. United by shared values, the University community works together to build an environment defined by purpose, collaboration, and service. The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law. The mission of the University of Miami is to transform lives through education, research, innovation, and service. A vibrant and diverse academic and healthcare community, the University of Miami and the University of Miami Health System ("UHealth") have rapidly progressed to become one of the nation’s top research universities and academic medical centers worldwide. The University comprises 12 schools and colleges serving undergraduate and graduate students in more than 350 majors and programs. Visit welcome.miami.edu/about-um to learn more about our points of pride. The University ranks No. 55 on U.S. News & World Report's 2022 Best Colleges list and ranked No. 49 in the 2022 Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education College Rankings. Bascom Palmer Eye Institute is ranked the #1 eye hospital in the USA and offers some of the nation's premiere eye doctors to treat every eye condition for adults. Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer, part of the Miller School of Medicine, received the prestigious National Cancer Institute designation in 2019. The University of Miami and UHealth have also ranked among the Forbes Best Employers and Best Employers for Women on several occasions, most recently in 2022. With more than 17,000 faculty and staff, the University strives for excellence, and is driven by a powerful mission to transform and impact the lives of its students, patients, members of the community, and people across the globe. #J-18808-Ljbffr