[CogSci] Postdoctoral Position

[Danielle McNamara]

*Postdoctoral Research ScholarArizona State UniversityPsychology Department*

Postdoctoral Research Scholar, Arizona State University, Department of
Psychology



The Department of Psychology at Arizona State University invites
applications for two Postdoctoral Research Scholars to join the Science of
Learning and Educational Technologies (SoLET) Laboratory directed by
Danielle McNamara. The postdoctoral research scholars will work on projects
funded by the IES and ONR to aid in studies using natural language
processing tools that explore factors influencing students’ performance in
comprehension, writing, and mathematics. The ideal candidates will have
expertise in linguistics and/or natural language processing, discourse
analysis, data analytics, data management, or machine learning, with some
knowledge of topics related to language, discourse processing, and/or
literacy. The position involves working in a collaborative research lab
focusing on learning and cognitive sciences.



The positions are full-time, fiscal-year (12-month), benefits-eligible
appointments with no tenure implications. Anticipated start date is July,
2021.



The qualification for this position: must have earned a Ph.D. in
psychology, computational linguistics, computer science, cognitive science
or in a related field within the past five years.



To apply, please submit the following as pdf(s) through Interfolio at
http://apply.interfolio.com/87642: (1) a curriculum vitae, (2) statement of
research interests, (3) a statement addressing how your past and/or
potential contributions to diversity and inclusion will advance ASU’s
commitment to inclusive excellence, and (4) three letters of recommendation
to be uploaded by your recommenders to Interfolio directly. Email and paper
applications will not be accepted.



Inquiries concerning the search should be addressed to the Chair of the
Search Committee: Dr. Danielle S. McNamara (dsmcnama at asu.edu).  Please
mention that you are applying for the Educational Research position. For
information on current lab projects, visit: https://soletlab.asu.edu/.



Initial deadline for receipt of complete applications is *June 7, 2021*. If
not filled, review of complete applications will continue every week
thereafter until the search is closed.



Salary range is $53,760.00 to $58,608.00 depending on previous experience.

Arizona State University is located in the Phoenix/Scottsdale metropolitan
area and offers all of the amenities of a large urban/winter resort area.
Learn more about the Department of Psychology by viewing
https://psychology.asu.edu/ and about what The College of Liberal Arts and
Sciences has to offer by viewing https://thecollege.asu.edu/faculty.

The College values our cultural and intellectual diversity, and continually
strives to foster a welcoming and inclusive environment. We are especially
interested in applicants who can strengthen the diversity of the academic
community.

A background check is required for employment. Arizona State University is
a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action
Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to
race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran
status, or any other basis protected by law.

(See https://www.asu.edu/aad/manuals/acd/acd401.html and
https://www.asu.edu/titleIX/)

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security and fire safety programs and resources.  ASU’s Annual Security and
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hard copy of the report by contacting the ASU Police Department at
480-965-3456.

-- 
*D**anielle S. McNamara, PhD*

*Science of Learning and **Educational Technology Lab (soletlab.asu.edu
<http://soletlab.asu.edu>)*
Professor, Department of Psychology, Arizona State University
Editor-in-Chief: Technology, Mind, & Behavior, APA's New Open-Access Journal
<https://tmb.pubpub.org/>
Fellow (AERA <http://Aera.net>, APS <https://www.psychologicalscience.org/>,
ST&D <http://www.societyfortextanddiscourse.org/>)

Offices on ASU Campus:
Psychology Building, 950 S. McAllister, Room 219 (85287-1104)
Payne Hall, Room 108 | 1000 S. Forest Mall
480.727.5690 | e-mail: *dsmcnamara1 at gmail.com <dsmcnamara1 at gmail.com>*

*Links: iSTART and Writing Pal* <http://adaptiveliteracy.com/>*,   T.E.R.A.
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*soletlab.asu.edu   * <http://soletlab.asu.edu>
*http://adaptiveliteracy.com <http://adaptiveliteracy.com>*
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 @AdaptiveLit <https://twitter.com/adaptivelit>*
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