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Postdoctoral Research Associate - Arts & Sciences

Washington University in St. Louis

Washington University in St. Louis

Danforth, ME, USA
Posted 6+ months ago
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Job Description

Position Summary

Applications are invited for a Postdoctoral Research Associate position at Washington University in St. Louis, to work on a NIH-funded research project investigating how neural and motivational mechanisms of age-related change in emotion regulation vary based on depressive psychopathology and indicators of pre-clinical Alzheimer’s Disease (AD). The position will include supervising assessment of emotion and emotion regulation, as well as analyzing data and preparing manuscripts related to the research project.

Information on being a postdoc at Washington University in St. Louis can be found at https://postdoc.wustl.edu/prospective-postdocs-2/.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

  • Supervision
  • Analyzing data
  • Writing manuscripts
  • Perform other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

Ph.D. (or about to be awarded one) in psychology or neuroscience.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with R and/or programming (e.g., Python, Mplus).
  • Experience with collecting, processing, and analyzing sampling data.
  • Experience with peripheral psychophysiology data collection, processing, and/or analysis.
  • Excellent data analytic skills.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Strong organizational and planning skills.
  • Ability to take initiative and to work independently and as part of a team.

Salary Range

Base pay is commensurate with experience.

Questions

For frequently asked questions about the application process, please refer to our External Applicant FAQ.

Accommodation

If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email CandidateQuestions@wustl.edu or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at 314-935-1149 and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request.

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 https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/ to view a summary of benefits.

EEO/AA 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. It is the University’s policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

Diversity Statement

Washington University is dedicated to building a diverse community of individuals who are committed to contributing to an inclusive environment – fostering respect for all and welcoming individuals from diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. Individuals with a commitment to these values are encouraged to apply.
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