Postdoctoral Scholar, Cognitive Aging and Neuroimaging Lab
Postdoctoral Scholar, Cognitive Aging and Neuroimaging Lab
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This is a term position; length of the term will be discussed during the interview process. Continuation past the termlengthdiscussed willbebasedonuniversityneedperformanceand/oravailabilityoffunding.POSITION SPECIFICS
Current projects in the lab center around understanding the cognitive and neural processes underlying false memories and associative memories. With respect to cognitive aging our research examines neural markers of age-related cognitive decline as well as mechanisms supporting neural compensation. Regarding neuroimaging we utilize univariate multivariate (pattern classification representational similarity analyses) functional connectivity and structural analytical approaches in our investigation of encoding and retrieval processes underlying memory performance.
Information about all of our research including ongoing projects can be found on our lab website at Scholar will work on an NIH-funded project that aims to understand the neural basis of associative memory in aging with studies focused on mitigating age-related memory deficits. The position involves neuroimaging data collection and analysis mentoring students and writing research papers for publication.
Postdoctoral Scholars receive mentorship and resources to prepare them for an independent career including advanced training in fMRI analyses cognitive aging memory and cognitive functioning.
They also engage in professional development activities such as writing manuscripts and grants presenting at conferences and receiving career planning guidance. Funding is available to support conference travel and other professional development opportunities.
Requirements include a PhD in psychology neuroscience or a related field with a record of publications. Applicants must have the PhD in hand by the appointment date. This is a non-tenure-track term position for one year with an excellent possibility of renewal.
In addition successful candidates must either have demonstrated a commitment to building an inclusive equitable and diverse campus community or describe one or more ways they would envision doing so given the opportunity.
Interested candidates must submit an online application and should upload the following application materials: a letter of interest CV or resume and a list of three references with contact information. All inquiries about the position can be sent to Dr. NancyDennis Department of Psychology at.
BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES
Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.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 ourBenefits Page.
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Employment Type
Full-Time
