FELLOW, POST DOCTORAL

A postdoctoral position is available in the laboratory of Nicholas Gaspelin in the Department of Psychological Sciences at the University of Missouri. Both U.S. and international applicants are welcome to apply. The position is initially for two years, with the opportunity for renewal for following years.

This position will focus on understanding visual attention with a specific emphasis on attentional capture and visual distraction. These topics will be explored via experiments on human participants using psychophysics, eye tracking, and/or event-related potentials (ERPs). Postdoctoral candidates will be trained on how to use the methods to conduct state-of-the-art research. This position is an excellent opportunity for a student who is looking to become more competitive on the job market for tenure-track faculty positions.

Applicants must have a Ph.D. in cognitive psychology and/or cognitive neuroscience.

Candidates will be evaluated on:

Background in visual attention, with a history of publications on the topic. Quantitative and programming skills (e.g., Matlab and R). Experience with eye tracking and/or ERPs is not necessary, but the applicant should have a strong interest in learning these methods. An ideal applicant would have some beginner-level experience with these methods but would be seeking to improve their understanding of them.

Starting salary is $55,224 with benefits

Review of applications will begin on 3/31/23. The position will remain open until a suitable candidate is identified. An ideal candidate would begin in the Fall of 2023 (e.g., August 2023), but the start date is negotiable.

The application should include the following materials:

• Research statement describing your background and interests
• Curriculum vitae
• Contact information for 2-3 references
• 3-5 representative publications (optional)

This position is eligible for University benefits. The University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, and educational fee discounts. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at http://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits

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