Postdoctoral Fellow in Psychological Science

Updated: about 2 months ago
Location: Fayetteville, ARKANSAS
Job Type: FullTime

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Type of Position:
Research


Workstudy Position:


No

Job Type:

Regular


Work Shift:

Day Shift (United States of America)


Sponsorship Available:


No

Institution Name:

University of Arkansas, Fayetteville

Founded in 1871, the University of Arkansas is a land grant institution, classified by the Carnegie Foundation among the nation’s top 2 percent of universities with the highest level of research activity. The University of Arkansas works to advance Arkansas and build a better world through education, research and outreach by providing transformational opportunities and skills, promoting an inclusive and diverse culture and climate, and nurturing creativity, discovery and the spread of new ideas and innovations.
The University of Arkansas campus is located in Fayetteville, a welcoming community ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S. The growing region surrounding Fayetteville is home to numerous Fortune 500 companies and one of the nation’s strongest economies. Northwest Arkansas is also quickly gaining a national reputation for its focus on the arts and overall quality of life.
As an employer, the University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance. The benefits package includes university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary.
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Department:

Department of Psychological Science


Department's Website:



Summary of Job Duties:

The Postdoctoral Fellow in Psychological Science will work in collaboration with the PI to develop research ideas, implement experimental designs, provide statistical analyses, present research at scientific conferences, and publish scientific articles. The post-doc will supervise undergraduate research students and help to supervise the PI’s lab in Law and Memory Processes (LAMP)
Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:


  • Ph.D. in Psychology or related field (e.g. neuroscience, cognitive science, etc.) at the time of the appointment

  • Published research on topics of eyewitness identification, prospective person memory, face recognition or false memories.

  • Strong statistical skills

  • Strong written communication skills

  • Evidence of collegiality, defined as the ability to work effectively, cooperatively and respectfully, with other members of the department toward common goals

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Ability to use logistic regression, ROC analyses, and CAC analyses to analyze eyewitness identification data

  • Ability to perform statistical analyses in R and in Python

  • Ability to develop experiments and analyze data using virtual reality

  • Ability to develop experiments and analyze data using eye-tracking

  • Able to program in Inquisit



Additional Information:



Salary Information:


$56,000


Required Documents to Apply:


Cover Letter/Letter of Application, Curriculum Vitae, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Other (see special instructions for details)

Optional Documents:


Proof of Veteran Status


Recruitment Contact Information:


Dr. James Lampinen, Distinguished Professor, [email protected]


All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS  

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.


Special Instructions to Applicants:

Additional required documents:
-Description of research interests.
-At least 2 publications, pre-prints, or manuscripts in preparation.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:

Criminal Background Check, Sex Offender Registry

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The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, marital or parental status, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, or sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity). Federal law prohibits the University from discriminating on these bases. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University's Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.



Constant Physical Activity:

N/A

Frequent Physical Activity:

N/A

Occasional Physical Activity:

N/A

Benefits Eligible:

Yes