Post-Doctoral Research Fellow, Psychology

Applications are invited for a full-time postdoctoral fellowship position in Dr. Daniel Peterson’s Human Memory Laboratory at Skidmore College. A grant from the James S. McDonnell Foundation will support an investigation of basic and applied memory research.

The anticipated start date is August 1, 2023. The initial appointment is for one year with a possibility for renewal.

To apply for the position, please complete the online application along with a current CV, a letter of interest, and two letters of support (one of which is from the primary doctoral mentor). Review of applications will begin April 1, 2023 and continue until the position is filled.

Minimum Qualifications

• PhD in Psychology or closely related field
• Strong experimental & statistical skills
• Ability to work independently

Preferred Qualifications

• Programming skills (e.g., Java, Python, R, E- PRIME)
• Experience with data collection online (e.g., Amazon Mechanical Turk)
• Experience in working in a diverse educational environment

Required documents needed to apply:

• On-line application
• Cover Letter
• Resume
• List of Three References

Pay Range: Commensurate with experience

In order to prevent or significantly reduce the risk of COVID-19 transmission at Skidmore College and protect all members of the College community from infection, successful candidates will be required to submit proof of full vaccination as a condition of employment, unless exempted as a reasonable accommodation of a medical condition or sincerely religious belief or practice.

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