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<span class="" style="color: rgb(22, 21, 21); text-align: justify;">The BlankLangLab in UCLA’s Psychology Department is recruiting a creative, self-motivated Postdoctoral Scholar to lead research on language comprehension and representation of meaning using
functional neuroimaging and/or computational modeling methods, in combination with behavioral experiments. Depending on the interests and progress of the post-doc, they will also be mentored in developing their own research program in a domain that fits within
the scope of the lab’s work.</span>
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<span class="" style="color: rgb(22, 21, 21); border: 1pt none windowtext; padding: 0in;">QUALIFICATIONS. The successful candidate will have all of the following:</span></div>
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<span class="" style="text-indent: -0.25in; color: rgb(22, 21, 21);"><span class="" style="line-height: normal;">*</span><span class="" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><span class="" style="text-indent: -0.25in; color: rgb(22, 21, 21); border: 1pt none windowtext; padding: 0in;">A
PhD in cognitive science, neuroscience, psychology / psycholinguistics, computer science, or a related field.</span></div>
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<span class="" style="color: rgb(22, 21, 21); text-indent: -0.25in;">* Experience either in (1) fMRI experimental design, processing and analysis (TMS experience is encouraged); or (2) computational cognitive science (broadly defined).</span></div>
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<span class="" style="color: rgb(22, 21, 21); text-indent: -0.25in;">* Strong quantitative statistical skills.</span></div>
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<span class="" style="color: rgb(22, 21, 21); text-indent: -0.25in;">* Strong computer programming skills (Matlab/Python required; R highly desirable).</span></div>
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<span class="" style="color: rgb(22, 21, 21); text-indent: -0.25in;">* Ability to productively contribute in a fast-paced, collaborative setting.</span></div>
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<span class="" style="color: rgb(22, 21, 21); text-indent: -0.25in;">* Commitment to open science practices.</span></div>
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<div class="" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; vertical-align: baseline;"><span class="" style="color: rgb(22, 21, 21); border: 1pt none windowtext; padding: 0in;">APPOINTMENT. The anticipated start date is fall 2019 or later (flexible). The initial appointment
is for one year, with a strong possibility of reappointment for a second year pending progress review. Further renewals are dependent on securing external funding by the PI and/or candidate. Compensation and benefits are commensurate with UCLA’s guidelines. </span><b class=""><span class="" style="color: rgb(22, 21, 21);"><o:p class=""></o:p></span></b></div>
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<div class="" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; vertical-align: baseline;"><span class="" style="color: rgb(22, 21, 21); border: 1pt none windowtext; padding: 0in;">APPLICATION. Please send a CV, a brief statement of research interests, and the names and contact
information of two potential recommenders to Idan A. Blank (</span><span class="" style="color: rgb(22, 21, 21);"><a href="mailto:psych_iblank@ad.ucla.edu" class="">psych_iblank@ad.ucla.edu</a>).</span><span class="" style="color: rgb(22, 21, 21); border: 1pt none windowtext; padding: 0in;"> I
particularly welcome applications from members of traditionally underrepresented groups, as I am strongly committed to diversity in science. The position will remain open until filled. <o:p class=""></o:p></span></div>
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<div class="" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; vertical-align: baseline;"><span class="" style="color: rgb(22, 21, 21); border: 1pt none windowtext; padding: 0in;">ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. See here:</span></div>
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