<div dir="ltr"><div class="gmail_default" style=""><div style=""><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:9.75pt">We have an opening for a postbac research associate in the CLAD Lab at Notre Dame. Please share this opportunity with anyone who might be interested. Thank you for considering!</span><br></div><div style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;direction:ltr"><br></div><div style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;direction:ltr"><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:9.75pt;color:rgb(0,0,0)">--</span></div><div style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;direction:ltr"><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:9.75pt;color:rgb(0,0,0)"><br></span></div><p style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;direction:ltr;line-height:1.44"><span style="font-family:Aptos,Aptos_EmbeddedFont,Aptos_MSFontService,Calibri,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:13px;color:rgb(0,0,0)"><b>Cognition, Learning, and Development Lab</b></span></p><p style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;direction:ltr;line-height:1.44"><span style="font-family:Aptos,Aptos_EmbeddedFont,Aptos_MSFontService,Calibri,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:13px;color:rgb(0,0,0)">University of Notre Dame</span></p><p style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;direction:ltr;line-height:1.44"><span style="font-family:Aptos,Aptos_EmbeddedFont,Aptos_MSFontService,Calibri,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:13px;color:rgb(0,0,0)"> </span></p><p style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;direction:ltr;line-height:1.44"><span style="font-family:Aptos,Aptos_EmbeddedFont,Aptos_MSFontService,Calibri,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:13px;color:rgb(0,0,0)">We</span><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:9.75pt;color:rgb(0,0,0)">'</span><span style="font-family:Aptos,Aptos_EmbeddedFont,Aptos_MSFontService,Calibri,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:13px;color:rgb(0,0,0)">re excited to announce an opportunity for a postbac research associate in the </span><span style="font-family:Aptos,Aptos_EmbeddedFont,Aptos_MSFontService,Calibri,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:13px;color:rgb(17,85,204)"><a href="http://cladlab.nd.edu/" id="m_-6815309400711048460OWAe495b19e-9464-3c3f-dfc5-13d0952eedb5" target="_blank" style="text-decoration-line:none;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px">Cognition Learning and Development Lab</a></span><span style="font-family:Aptos,Aptos_EmbeddedFont,Aptos_MSFontService,Calibri,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:13px;color:rgb(0,0,0)"> at the University of Notre Dame (directed by Dr. Nicole McNeil).  Our lab studies cognitive development, with a special emphasis on math</span><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:9.75pt;color:rgb(0,0,0)">ematical</span><span style="font-family:Aptos,Aptos_EmbeddedFont,Aptos_MSFontService,Calibri,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:13px;color:rgb(0,0,0)"> cognition, symbolic development, and skilled reading. Learn more about our lab and ongoing </span><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:9.75pt;color:rgb(0,0,0)">collaborations and </span><span style="font-family:Aptos,Aptos_EmbeddedFont,Aptos_MSFontService,Calibri,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:13px;color:rgb(0,0,0)">projects at our website: </span><span style="font-family:Aptos,Aptos_EmbeddedFont,Aptos_MSFontService,Calibri,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:13px;color:rgb(0,87,195)"><a href="http://cladlab.nd.edu/" id="m_-6815309400711048460OWA445a4b6a-335c-6cab-6cb6-20f559ed05e5" target="_blank" style="color:rgb(0,87,195);margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px">http://cladlab.nd.edu</a></span><span style="font-family:Aptos,Aptos_EmbeddedFont,Aptos_MSFontService,Calibri,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:13px;color:rgb(0,0,0)">. </span></p><p style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;direction:ltr;line-height:1.44"><span style="font-family:Aptos,Aptos_EmbeddedFont,Aptos_MSFontService,Calibri,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:13px;color:rgb(0,0,0)"> </span></p><p style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;direction:ltr;line-height:1.44"><span style="font-family:Aptos,Aptos_EmbeddedFont,Aptos_MSFontService,Calibri,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:13px;color:rgb(0,0,0)">Key responsibilities: </span></p><ul style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;direction:ltr;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><li style="margin-left:15px;font-family:Aptos,Aptos_EmbeddedFont,Aptos_MSFontService,Calibri,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:12pt;color:rgb(0,0,0);direction:ltr"><p style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;direction:ltr;line-height:1.38"><span style="font-size:13px">Deepen your understanding of the science of learning; </span></p></li><li style="margin-left:15px;font-family:Aptos,Aptos_EmbeddedFont,Aptos_MSFontService,Calibri,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:12pt;color:rgb(0,0,0);direction:ltr"><p style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;direction:ltr;line-height:1.38"><span style="font-size:13px">Lead a team of research assistants and tutors in design-based research; </span></p></li><li style="margin-left:15px;font-family:Aptos,Aptos_EmbeddedFont,Aptos_MSFontService,Calibri,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:12pt;color:rgb(0,0,0);direction:ltr"><span style="font-size:13px">Foster positive, caring relationships with children and schools; </span><br></li><li style="margin-left:15px;font-family:Aptos,Aptos_EmbeddedFont,Aptos_MSFontService,Calibri,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:12pt;color:rgb(0,0,0);direction:ltr"><span style="font-size:13px">Conduct literature reviews, coordinate data collection, manage and analyze data; </span><br></li><li style="margin-left:15px;font-family:Aptos,Aptos_EmbeddedFont,Aptos_MSFontService,Calibri,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:12pt;color:rgb(0,0,0);direction:ltr"><span style="font-size:13px">Engage in creating educator resources, conference presentations, and research publications;</span><br></li><li style="margin-left:15px;font-family:Aptos,Aptos_EmbeddedFont,Aptos_MSFontService,Calibri,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:12pt;color:rgb(0,0,0);direction:ltr"><span style="font-size:13px">Generate new ideas for research and practice;</span><br></li><li style="margin-left:15px;font-family:Aptos,Aptos_EmbeddedFont,Aptos_MSFontService,Calibri,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:12pt;color:rgb(0,0,0);direction:ltr"><span style="font-size:13px">Uphold best practices in student mentoring and open, reproducible science</span></li></ul><div style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;direction:ltr"><span style="font-family:Aptos,Aptos_EmbeddedFont,Aptos_MSFontService,Calibri,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:13px;color:rgb(0,0,0)"><br></span></div><p style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;direction:ltr;line-height:1.2"><span style="font-family:Aptos,Aptos_EmbeddedFont,Aptos_MSFontService,Calibri,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:13px;color:rgb(0,0,0)">What we are looking for:</span></p><ul style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;direction:ltr;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><li style="margin-left:15px;font-family:Aptos,Aptos_EmbeddedFont,Aptos_MSFontService,Calibri,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:12pt;color:rgb(0,0,0);direction:ltr"><p style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;direction:ltr;line-height:1.38"><span style="font-size:13px">Degree in psychology, cognitive science, mathematics, education, neuroscience, linguistics, or related field;</span></p></li><li style="margin-left:15px;font-family:Aptos,Aptos_EmbeddedFont,Aptos_MSFontService,Calibri,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:12pt;color:rgb(0,0,0);direction:ltr"><p style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;direction:ltr;line-height:1.38"><span style="font-size:13px">Interest in learning more about the science of learning; </span></p></li><li style="margin-left:15px;font-family:Aptos,Aptos_EmbeddedFont,Aptos_MSFontService,Calibri,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:12pt;color:rgb(0,0,0);direction:ltr"><p style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;direction:ltr;line-height:1.38"><span style="font-size:13px">Experience working with children, especially teaching, tutoring, or coaching PK-8 students</span></p></li><li style="margin-left:15px;font-family:Aptos,Aptos_EmbeddedFont,Aptos_MSFontService,Calibri,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:12pt;color:rgb(0,0,0);direction:ltr"><p style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;direction:ltr;line-height:1.38"><span style="font-size:13px">Strong technical and computer skills and experience with learning technology;</span></p></li><li style="margin-left:15px;font-family:Aptos,Aptos_EmbeddedFont,Aptos_MSFontService,Calibri,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:12pt;color:rgb(0,0,0);direction:ltr"><p style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;direction:ltr;line-height:1.38"><span style="font-size:13px">Interest in mentoring undergraduate students and showing them your passion for the scientific way of knowing;</span></p></li><li style="margin-left:15px;font-family:Aptos,Aptos_EmbeddedFont,Aptos_MSFontService,Calibri,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:12pt;color:rgb(0,0,0);direction:ltr"><p style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;direction:ltr;line-height:1.38"><span style="font-size:13px">A commitment to expanding access to evidence-based learning programs and building strong, reciprocal relationships
 with schools and afterschool programs</span></p></li></ul><div style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;direction:ltr"><span style="font-family:Aptos,Aptos_EmbeddedFont,Aptos_MSFontService,Calibri,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:13px;color:rgb(0,0,0)"><br></span></div><p style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:16pt;direction:ltr;line-height:1.44"><span style="font-family:Aptos,Aptos_EmbeddedFont,Aptos_MSFontService,Calibri,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:13px;color:rgb(0,0,0)">The position is perfect for people who are interested in pursuing a Ph.D. in </span><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:9.75pt;color:rgb(0,0,0)">any area of </span><span style="font-family:Aptos,Aptos_EmbeddedFont,Aptos_MSFontService,Calibri,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:13px;color:rgb(0,0,0)">psychology, cognitive science, human development, or education, and we are especially interested in candidates who have yet to realize their full potential due to limited exposure to high-level research or mentorship opportunities in the science of learning (e.g., students with limited opportunities for research at their undergraduate institution or students who changed majors partway through their undergraduate career; mathematics majors who may be interested in pursuing a Ph.D. program to study mathematical cognition). The practicum associated with this position is funded through a grant from the AmeriCorps VGF program, so the individual must be able to pass state and national background checks, including the background check for national service.</span></p><p style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;margin-top:12pt;margin-bottom:12pt;direction:ltr;line-height:1.44"><span style="font-family:Aptos,Aptos_EmbeddedFont,Aptos_MSFontService,Calibri,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:13px;color:rgb(0,0,0)">This is a full-time, in-person position with benefits with a start date of July 1, 2024. However, we can be flexible on the start date, and we are willing to consider excellent candidates who are only interested in a part-time position for the coming year. We will begin reviewing applications February 12 and will continue until the position is filled. To express your interest or request more information, please email <a href="mailto:clad@nd.edu" id="m_-6815309400711048460OWA926b51dd-454a-e203-f847-3cc875e690d4" target="_blank" style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px">clad@nd.edu</a>, and we will guide you through the next steps.</span></p><br class="gmail-Apple-interchange-newline"></div></div>