[CogSci] Position Announcement: Postdoctoral Fellows for Academic Diversity, College of Arts and Sciences, American University

Laurie Bayet bayet at american.edu
Mon Nov 22 08:43:23 PST 2021


Dear colleagues,



American University in Washington DC is currently inviting applications to fill two positions of Postdoctoral Fellows for Academic Diversity (below and attached). The link to apply on Interfolio is http://apply.interfolio.com/98962. Apologies for any cross-posting.



A number of AU faculty in the Center for Neuroscience & Behavior<https://www.american.edu/cas/center-neuroscience/members.cfm>, the Department of Neuroscience<https://www.american.edu/cas/neuroscience/faculty.cfm> and/or the Department of Psychology<https://www.american.edu/cas/psychology/resources/> may be of interest to prospective postdoctoral applicants on this listserv, including (but not limited to):

  *   Dr. Catherine Stoodley is interested in the neuroscience of cognitive development, particularly the role of the human cerebellum in cognition, cognitive development and in neurodevelopmental disorders. She uses clinical studies, structural and functional neuroimaging, neuromodulation with transcranial direct current stimulation, and behavioral testing to investigate the functional anatomy of the cerebellum and the type of processing that the cerebellum performs. Learn more at: http://www.stoodleylab.org/
  *   Dr. Emily Grossnickle Peterson applies methods from educational psychology and cognitive neuroscience to investigate cognitive and motivational factors that support (or hinder) student learning in STEM (science, technology, engineering, mathematics). Her current research examines questions such as why spatial reasoning skills predict science achievement and how teachers support student curiosity. Learn more at: https://edspace.american.edu/edneurolab
  *   Dr. Laurie Bayet’s program of developmental research examines the mechanisms of high-level visual and socio-emotional perception in infancy, with faces and facial emotions as particular cases of interest. By bridging behavioral, neuroimaging (fNIRS, EEG), and computational methods, her lab seeks to build an integrated understanding of the critical experiences, neural pathways, and cognitive building blocks by which infants learn to interpret their visual and social environment. Learn more at: http://www.bayetlab.com/
  *   Dr. Nicole Lorenzo is interested in behavioral parenting interventions with a focus on early childhood, parent mental health, and minority populations. By bridging developmental and clinical science, she seeks to aid in the early identification of at-risk children, with the ultimate goal of developing personalized and scalable early intervention efforts leveraging parents to improve children’s social-emotional outcomes. Learn more at: Nicole E. Lorenzo - ‪Google Scholar<https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=mampmbAAAAAJ&hl=en&oi=ao>



All the best,

Laurie



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Position Announcement: Postdoctoral Fellows for Academic Diversity, College of Arts and Sciences, American University



The College of Arts and Sciences at American University is pleased to announce two Postdoctoral Fellowships for Academic Diversity to begin in Fall 2022. These positions are designed to support the development of early career scholars who show promise of distinguished research careers. We especially encourage applications from individuals from sectors of the population historically underrepresented on the professorial faculties of U.S. colleges and universities. These positions are subject to budgetary approval.



The initial appointment is a 12-month term position and will commence on August 1, 2022 and is renewable for a second year. Applicants should hold a PhD or other terminal degree in their discipline by their start date. The position is open to all disciplines with priority given to STEM fields. The position will require the incumbent to conduct research with an AU faculty mentor or mentors and teach one course per academic year, with an exception to be considered for those postdoc fellows in laboratory sciences. The fellows will also be expected to participate in College and University activities.



Salary is competitive and includes full health benefits. Fellows will also receive up to $3,000 each year for research related expenses and a one-time stipend of $2,000 (before taxes) to help offset relocation expenses.



Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Please submit applications via Interfolio here: http://apply.interfolio.com/98962.  Applications should include a letter of application outlining the candidate’s research and teaching interests, a description of how the candidate proposes to work with one or more specific College faculty mentors(s) and/or research center(s), a current curriculum vitae, three letters of recommendation from scholars who know the candidate’s work well, recent teaching evaluations (when possible), and electronic copies of recently published papers or working papers. Candidates are not required to contact potential AU mentors in advance. The materials of competitive applicants will be forwarded to those collaborators following an initial review.



Questions should be directed to Haely Jardas, Special Assistant to the Dean, at 202-885-2446 (Please leave a message and allow 2 business days for a response) or email hjardas at american.edu<mailto:hjardas at american.edu>.



American University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution that operates in compliance with applicable laws and regulations. The university does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, personal appearance, gender identity and expression, family responsibilities, political affiliation, source of income, veteran status, an individual’s genetic information or any other bases under federal or local laws (collectively “Protected Bases”) in its programs and activities.



American University is a tobacco and smoke free campus. To ensure the health and safety of our community, American University requires that all faculty and staff are vaccinated for Covid-19. To learn more about American University's health and safety directives please click here: https://www.american.edu/hr/how-we-work/vaccinations.cfm.



Hiring offers for this position are contingent on the successful completion of a background check.
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