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Postdoctoral Research Fellowship in Psychology
University of Waterloo, Ontario, CANADA
The Wisdom and Culture Lab at the University of Waterloo, directed by Igor Grossmann, is seeking applications for a Post-Doctoral Research Associate, starting in Spring/Summer 2018. The postdoc is broken into two one year segments, with opportunity for renewal at one year mark assuming excellent performance.
POSITION DESCRIPTION: The successful candidate will contribute to projects at the intersection of cognitive science, reasoning and meta-cognition, stress and emotion regulation, social ecology, and computer science (with a special focus on machine learning and mobile physiology). Our interdisciplinary team is at the forefront of experimental wisdom research and the post-doctoral associate will have an opportunity to learn about the lab’s methodological advances and contribute to their further development. The postdoc will enjoy unique opportunities to collaborate on ongoing research, develop new studies, co-author publications, forge new scholarly connections within the university, and advance their independent program of research.
QUALIFICATIONS. Competitive candidates will have: a PhD in psychology, neuroscience or a related discipline by the time of appointment; a strong track record of research, excellent quantitative statistical skills, excellent manuscript writing skills and interest in at least two of the following topics: stress/emotion regulation, meta-cognition, reasoning, social ecology, machine learning. Extensive programming and/or big data analytic experiences are greatly desired.
Salary will be benchmarked above the postdoctoral fellowship recommendation paid by the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC) at approximately $45K per annum plus benefits. Postdoctoral candidates who have their own funding may also apply.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS. Please submit the following materials to Ms. Sonia Vintan by email.
a cover letter; CV; a 2-3 page personal/ research statement containing biographic information, relevant research experience, and career goals; up to three sample publications; and the contact details of three referees by February 14, 2018. Review of applications will continue until the position is filled.
Please direct inquiries to Dr. Grossmann.