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Position Information
Recruitment/Posting Title: Postdoctoral Associate - Hurst Lab
Department: Hurst Lab
Salary: Commensurate With Experience
Posting Summary
The Quantitative Development Lab (Quad Lab), under the direction of Dr. Michelle Hurst, is seeking applications for a postdoctoral researcher. The Quad Lab investigates how people track and use quantitative information in their environment and how our strategies vary systematically across contexts and development. To address these questions, we do experimental empirical research with babies, children, and adults – both online and in person – and use mathematical and computational models.
The postdoc will be primarily working on an NICHD funded research project investigating the development of proportional reasoning strategies. The postdoc can also develop new studies in collaboration with the PI and other lab members/collaborators. The postdoc will also be encouraged to submit a postdoctoral/training grant, based on their eligibility and interest (e.g., NIH F32, Spencer Award).
Finally, the postdoc will play a substantial role in the development of our (new) research lab, which started in September 2023. This will involve working with the PI to create lab protocols and policies, mentoring students and research assistants, and general lab management duties. This experience may be particularly well suited for a highly motivated and independent scholar who is interested in pursuing an academic research career.
Position Status
Full Time
Posting Number
23FA1212
Qualifications
Minimum Education and Experience
Competitive candidates will have a Ph.D. in Cognitive Science, Psychology, Human Development, or a related field by appointment start date.
Additionally, competitive candidates should demonstrate:
- Experience and comfort working with children (not necessarily in a research setting, though that is preferred).
- Good interpersonal and teaching skills, to mentor and support a team of undergraduate students.
- Strong communication and writing skills.
- Experience with (or an ability to learn) R, Python, PsychoPy, jsPsych, and/or Lookit. Experience with one or more of these tools is preferred, but candidates with a demonstrated ability to learn new skills quickly (and particularly to learn quantitative/coding skills) may be considered, even without prior experience with these specific tools.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Applicants selected for an interview will be asked to provide three letters of reference.
Pre-employment Screenings
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Immunization Requirements
Rutgers University requires all prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against COVID-19 prior to commencement of employment, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption.
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Required Documents
- Resume/CV
- Cover Letter/Letter of Application
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