Postdoctoral Research Scholar-Emerging Minds Lab

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The Department of Psychology at Arizona State University invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Scholar to join the Emerging Minds Lab (PI: Kelsey Lucca) to work on an NSF-funded project examining the development of curiosity-based learning in infancy and early childhood ( ****). Responsibilities include: designing and conducting experimental and longitudinal research studies; data management and analysis; supervision of research assistants; and dissemination of research findings through community outreach, conference presentations, and manuscript preparation.
This is a full-time, fiscal-year (12-month), benefits-eligible appointment with no tenure implications. The position is renewable for an additional year contingent on performance. The start date is flexible, but preferred no later than August 15, 2022.
The qualifications for this position include: (1) a Ph.D. in psychology or related field with research interests in cognitive development, (2) strong background in developmental research, and (3) quantitative data analysis skills. The ideal candidate will have strong project management skills, experience with longitudinal research methods and data analysis, expertise programming in R, and strong writing and communication skills.
To apply, please submit the following as pdf(s) through Interfolio at ****(1) cover letter, (2) curriculum vitae, (3) one page statement of research interests, (4) two representative publications, preprints, or writing samples, (5) statement addressing how your past and/or potential contributions to diversity and inclusion will advance ASU’s commitment to inclusive excellence, and (6) two letters of recommendation to be uploaded by your recommenders to Interfolio directly. Email and paper applications will not be accepted.
The initial deadline for receipt of complete applications is March 30, 2022
. If not filled, review of complete applications will continue every week thereafter until the search is closed. Salary range is based on current federal postdoctoral standards ( ****Questions concerning the search should be addressed to Kelsey Lucca at ****
Arizona State University is located in the Phoenix/Scottsdale metropolitan area and offers all of the amenities of a large urban/winter resort area. Learn more about the Department of Psychology by viewing ****and about what The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences has to offer by viewing ****The College values our cultural and intellectual diversity, and continually strives to foster a welcoming and inclusive environment. We are especially interested in applicants who can strengthen the diversity of the academic community.
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