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<p class="xxmsonormal"><span style="font-family:"Avenir Next",sans-serif">Dear colleagues,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="xxmsonormal"><span style="font-family:"Avenir Next",sans-serif"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="xxmsonormal"><span style="font-family:"Avenir Next",sans-serif">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 <a href="http://apply.interfolio.com/82854">http://apply.interfolio.com/82854</a> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="xxmsonormal"><span style="font-family:"Avenir Next",sans-serif">Apologies for any cross-posting.
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<p class="xxmsonormal"><span style="font-family:"Avenir Next",sans-serif">A number of AU faculty in the
<a href="https://www.american.edu/cas/center-neuroscience/members.cfm">Center for Neuroscience & Behavior</a>, the
<a href="https://www.american.edu/cas/psychology/resources/">Department of Psychology</a>, and/or the Department of
<a href="https://www.american.edu/cas/neuroscience/faculty.cfm">Neuroscience</a> may be of interest to prospective postdoctoral applicants on this listserv, including (but not limited to):<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<li class="xxmsonormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><b><span style="font-family:"Avenir Next",sans-serif">Dr. Catherine Stoodley
</span></b><span style="font-family:"Avenir Next",sans-serif">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: <a href="http://www.stoodleylab.org/">http://www.stoodleylab.org/</a> <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="xxmsonormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><b><span style="font-family:"Avenir Next",sans-serif">Dr. Emily Grossnickle Peterson</span></b><span style="font-family:"Avenir Next",sans-serif"> 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: <a href="https://edspace.american.edu/edneurolab">
https://edspace.american.edu/edneurolab</a> <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="xxmsonormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><b><span style="font-family:"Avenir Next",sans-serif">Dr. Laurie Bayet</span></b><span style="font-family:"Avenir Next",sans-serif">’s<b>
</b>program of developmental research examines the mechanisms of high-level visual and socio-emotional perception in childhood and 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 and young children learn to interpret their visual and social environment. Learn more at:
<a href="http://www.bayetlab.com/">http://www.bayetlab.com/</a> <o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
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<p class="xxmsonormal"><span style="font-family:"Avenir Next",sans-serif">All the best,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="xxmsonormal"><span style="font-family:"Avenir Next",sans-serif">Laurie<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="xxmsonormal"><b><span style="font-family:"Avenir Next",sans-serif">Position Announcement: Postdoctoral Fellows for Academic Diversity, College of Arts and Sciences, American University</span></b><span style="font-family:"Avenir Next",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="xxmsonormal"><span style="font-family:"Avenir Next",sans-serif">The College of Arts and Sciences at American University is pleased to announce two Postdoctoral Fellowships for Academic Diversity to begin in Fall 2021. These positions are designed
to support the development of early-career scholars who show promise of distinguished research careers and who are from sectors of the population historically underrepresented on the professorial faculties of U.S. colleges and universities.
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<p class="xxmsonormal"><span style="font-family:"Avenir Next",sans-serif"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="xxmsonormal"><span style="font-family:"Avenir Next",sans-serif">The initial appointment is a 12-month term position and will commence on August 1, 2021, with the possibility of a one-year extension. Applicants should hold a PhD or other terminal degree
in their discipline by their proposed 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, teach one course per Academic Year
in their field and participate in School and University activities. Optionally, there will be zero courses in the second Academic Year for lab science fellows.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="xxmsonormal"><span style="font-family:"Avenir Next",sans-serif">Salary is competitive and includes full health benefits. Fellows will also receive up to $3,000 in onetime start-up expenses and reimbursement for up to $2,000 per academic year in eligible
research expenses.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="xxmsonormal"><span style="font-family:"Avenir Next",sans-serif"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="xxmsonormal"><span style="font-family:"Avenir Next",sans-serif">Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Please submit applications via Interfolio:
<a href="http://apply.interfolio.com/82854">http://apply.interfolio.com/82854</a> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="xxmsonormal"><span style="font-family:"Avenir Next",sans-serif">Include a letter of application outlining the candidate’s research and teaching interests, a description of how the candidate proposes<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="xxmsonormal"><span style="font-family:"Avenir Next",sans-serif">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<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="xxmsonormal"><span style="font-family:"Avenir Next",sans-serif">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 or
<a href="mailto:hjardas@american.edu">hjardas@american.edu</a> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="xxmsonormal"><span style="font-family:"Avenir Next",sans-serif"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="xxmsonormal"><span style="font-family:"Avenir Next",sans-serif">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.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Avenir Next",sans-serif">Laurie Bayet, PhD<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Avenir Next",sans-serif">Assistant Professor of Psychology, <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Avenir Next",sans-serif">American University<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Avenir Next",sans-serif">(202) 885-1719</span><span style="font-family:"Avenir Next",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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