Post Doctoral Associate - Psychology

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The University of Miami's College of Arts and Sciences has an exciting opportunity for a full time Post Doctoral Associate to work in Coral Gables, FL.

The Department of Psychology, within the College of Arts & Sciences, is seeking a full-time Post-Doctoral Associate for 24 months under the supervision of Dr. Amishi Jha. The post-doctoral associate will oversee data collection and analysis of neurobehavioral research that investigates the impact of mindfulness training in high-demand cohorts. A Ph.D. degree in psychology, neuroscience, or a related field is required. Cognitive neuroscience expertise and a track record of academic publications are required, and expertise in advanced statistical methods involving HLM is highly preferred.

Core Responsibilities: · Works and collaborates on studies related to field of study. · Ensures implementation and dissemination of scientific research in collaboration with a research team. · Applies statistical methods to large-scale, longitudinal training-related behavioral data. · Maintains substantial knowledge of state-of-the-art principles and theories. · Contributes to scientific literature and conferences.

Lab Specific Responsibilities: · Contributing to quarterly and annual reporting for grant-funded projects. · Manage IRB submissions, reporting and management of studies. · Mentoring undergraduate and graduate students in their work on grant-funded projects. · Active dissemination of research in the form of posters, oral presentations, and peer-reviewed publications. · Engaging in team-based large-scale studies in military populations and other high-demand cohorts · Maintains substantial knowledge of state-of-the-art principles and theories.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.

Core Qualifications: · Ph.D. in Psychology, Neuroscience, or related field

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Job Status: Full time Employee Type: Staff