Postdoctoral Position in Cognitive Science at the University of Waterloo
The cognition group at the University of Waterloo Department of Psychology is inviting applications for one or more post-doctoral fellows. The position will provide significant autonomy for the fellow(s) to develop an independent research program that intersects with the interests of one or more scholars in the Waterloo cognitive and behavioural science community, which may include but need not be limited to Dr. Clara Colombatto, Dr. Jonathan Fugelsang, Dr. Sam Johnson, Dr. Derek Koehler, and Dr. Evan Risko. We are considering candidates with existing funding (e.g., SSHRC or NSERC fellowships) as well as those who would require funding directly from their Waterloo PI.
The fellow(s) will join an exciting departmental community of cognitive and behavioural scientists working in cognitive psychology, cognitive neuroscience, developmental psychology, and social psychology. Researchers in our group are especially focused on decision-making, reasoning, learning, memory, attention, perception, metacognition, and how these processes interface with other parts of the mind. We are seeking qualified individuals to collaborate on the development of new and exciting projects in any (or all) of these areas as well as applications into topics such as education, human-AI interaction, and misinformation. Research tools available in the labs include eye tracking, psychophysiological recording, video recording, and virtual reality. The fellow will have the opportunity to forge ties not only with other Psychology faculty but with researchers across the University with shared interests in cognitive and behavioural sciences, such as scholars in economics, management sciences, philosophy, or our world-leading computer science and engineering departments. In addition to conducting and disseminating research, the successful candidate will also have opportunities to mentor graduate and undergraduate student researchers.
The successful candidate will have a Ph.D. in a field of cognitive or behavioural science (e.g., Psychology, Philosophy, Computer Science, Economics, Marketing), a strong record of research productivity, strong technical skills (e.g., statistics, programming), and a demonstrated ability to work independently and as a team member. We aim to build a team with diverse expertise; thus, applicants from the full range of methodological backgrounds are encouraged, including lab or field experiments, computational modelling, eye tracking, psychophysiological recording, virtual reality, econometrics, natural language processing, or ethnography. For more information on postdoctoral studies and on the University of Waterloo, see https://uwaterloo.ca/graduate-studies-postdoctoral-affairs/.
This is a one-year position with the possibility of renewal for a second year. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis beginning no later than May 1, 2024, and until the position is filled (i.e., if this ad is still live). Start date is flexible, with September 2024 as an ideal. For inquiries, please email Sam Johnson (samuel.johnson@uwaterloo.ca).To apply, please send your CV, the expected date of availability, a short statement of research interests and experience, and contact information for three referees to dicelab@uwaterloo.ca.
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The University values the diverse and intersectional identities of its students, faculty, and staff. The University regards equity and diversity as an integral part of academic excellence and is committed to accessibility for all employees. The University of Waterloo seeks applicants who embrace our values of equity, anti-racism and inclusion. As such, we encourage applications from candidates who have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized, including applicants who identify as First Nations, Métis and/or Inuk (Inuit), Black, racialized, a person with a disability, women and/or 2SLGBTQ+.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
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