Post Doctoral Research Fellow in Psychology

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Title Post Doctoral Research Fellow in Psychology
Posting Number S01149JP
Department Psychology
Job Summary The Bowdoin College Psychology Department invites applications for a Post Doctoral Research Fellow to join Assistant Professor, Abhilasha Kumar on a National Science Foundation (NSF) funded grant.
This role will collaboratively work with colleagues from Indiana University. The project, Modeling Search within the Mental Lexicon (NSF #2235362) will investigate the cognitive mechanisms underlying memory search and retrieval, by developing a unified computational framework based on a large gamified behavioral study and novel approaches to model search via random walks and optimal foraging, as well as capture idiosyncratic and lexical sources of variance.
  • This is a two-year appointment. Position will remain open until filled, applications will be accepted on a rolling basis
  • Please include a CV and a two page cover letter describing research interests and skills and the names of three references.
  • The annual stipend for this benefits-eligible position is $63,000.
Education/Skills Requirements Required:
  • Applicants must have received a Ph.D. in Cognitive Science, Psychology, or a related discipline or produce documentation that a Ph.D. will be completed before the start of the position.
  • Experience in Python and/or R and interest in learning computational modeling.
  • Familiarity with version control (Git/Github) and project management.
Experience Requirements and/or Equivalents Required:
  • Demonstrated interest in cognitive science research on memory, search, and language.
  • Strong track record of publication in peer-reviewed journals.
  • Demonstrated commitment to open science practices.
  • Demonstrated commitment to working with and mentoring undergraduate students in research contexts.
  • This position is subject to a criminal history background check.
Standard Work Days and Hours
  • This is a two-year appointment, with a flexible start date between January and July 2024
  • This is an exempt position requiring time commitment necessary to satisfactorily complete job requirements.
  • Typical hours are 8:30am – 5:00pm but evening and weekend on call coverage may be required.
About Bowdoin Bowdoin embraces diversity in all forms, and the College is home to talented students, faculty and staff—with a variety of racial, ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds; religious beliefs; and gender identities, among other factors.
We encourage applications from candidates committed to the support of an inclusive campus community and those who will enrich and contribute to the College’s multifaceted diversity. We value a community in which individuals of all backgrounds are warmly welcomed and encouraged to succeed.
Founded in 1794, Bowdoin has maintained its commitment to the liberal arts for well over 200 years. Bowdoin’s reputation as a preeminent liberal arts college rests on the excellence of its faculty, students, and staff; intimate size; strong sense of community; and connections to the people, history, and natural beauty of Maine.
Bowdoin’s campus is situated in a beautiful natural setting. Located in Brunswick, Maine, a town of approximately 20,000, the College is a short drive from the Maine coast, twenty-five miles from Portland and 120 miles from Boston.
Shift
Employment Category Full Time Year Round
FTE 1.00
Benefits Eligible Yes
Pay Type Salaried
Background Check Package Requirements Faculty/Administrative
Is driving a vehicle (e.g. Bowdoin vehicle or off road vehicle, rental car, personal car) an essential function of this job? No
Is a pre-placement physical required for this position? No
Posting Date 01/19/2024
Applications Accepted Until
Open Until Filled Yes
Type of Posting Internal/External
Special Instructions to Applicants Candidates should submit a CV, a 2-page cover letter describing research interests and skills, and names of 3 references.
EEO Information Bowdoin College complies with applicable provisions of federal and state laws that prohibit unlawful discrimination in employment, admission, or access to its educational or extracurricular programs, activities, or facilities based on race, color, ethnicity, ancestry and national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, age, marital status, place of birth, genetic predisposition, veteran status, or against qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities on the basis of disability, or any other legally protected statuses.

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