The Schaefer Lab in the Department of Psychology at Vanderbilt University seeks applicants for a postdoctoral researcher position. The lab’s research program focuses on understanding the relationship between environmental exposures (including environmental toxicants, psychosocial stressors, substance use, and poverty) and brain and behavioral health, using longitudinal and twin methods to approach causal inference
| Department |
Psychology |
| Full Description |
Work in the lab is explicitly multi-modal and multidisciplinary, combining theory and methods from developmental science, clinical psychology, psychiatric epidemiology, and behavioral genetics. For more information about Dr. Schaefer and his program of research, please visit: https://www.vanderbilt.edu/psychological_sciences/bio/jonathan-schaefer.
Postdoctoral researcher responsibilities will include cleaning and processing data, analyzing data, publishing scientific manuscripts, presenting at conferences, and submitting mentored grant applications. The postdoc may also supervise undergraduate students and contribute to the design and execution of funded studies. This is an ideal position for those seeking a postdoctoral career of high research productivity (publications, grants) to successfully transition to an independent academic research career.
Desired Skills: Candidates should hold a Ph.D. in clinical psychology, cognitive psychology, neuroscience, or related disciplines. The following skills are preferred but not required:
1. Experience with analyzing data in R or MPlus
2. Experience with twin or advanced longitudinal analytic methods
3. Experience with neuroimaging data processing and/or analysis
4. A track record of publications in refereed journals
Additional Information: The appointment start date is negotiable. The appointment has a possible duration of two years, contingent upon successful performance in the first year. Salary is commensurate with experience.
To Apply: Send a curriculum vitae and cover letter to Dr. Schaefer: jonathan.d.schaefer@vanderbilt.edu. Additional materials including letters of recommendation will be requested for finalists. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. |
| Application Details |
To Apply: Send a curriculum vitae and cover letter to Dr. Schaefer: jonathan.d.schaefer@vanderbilt.edu. Additional materials including letters of recommendation will be requested for finalists. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. |
| Contact |
Jonathan Schaefer
jonathan.d.schaefer@vanderbilt.edu
(615) 322-0070 |
| Posted |
2023-09-25 16:27:56 |
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