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Michigan State University Research Associate-Fixed Term in Grand Rapids, Michigan
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Research Associate-Fixed Term
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Work type: Faculty/Academic Staff
Major Administrative Unit / College:College Of Human Medicine
Department:Pediatrics And Human Development 10022641
Sub Area:FAS- Fac./Acad Staff
Salary:Salary Commensurate with Experience
Location: Grand Rapids
Categories: Research/Scientific, Fixed Term Academic Staff, Full Time (90-100%), Non-Union
Position Summary
The Michigan State University Social and Emotional Neurodevelopment (SEND) Laboratory explores the neurological underpinnings of neurodevelopmental disorders, particularly those in which disruptions to affect and reward can have detrimental effects. The lab combines techniques in basic science and clinical research to better understand the functional disruptions to behavior in young children. These techniques include remote eye-tracking and highly specialized behavioral software used to code young children at play in a variety of field and laboratory settings.
SEND seeks a postdoctoral researcher to work on an NIH-funded project to evaluate the impact of a Mediational Intervention for Sensitizing Caregivers -- a maternal training program -- on the long term mental health of Congolese children.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.
Required Degree
Doctorate -Psychology, Neuroscience, or a related field
Minimum Requirements
Potential candidates must:
Possess a terminal (doctoral) degree in psychology, neuroscience, or a related field,
Have experience working with young children
Have strong technical, computational, data processing, and statistical skills
Be bilingual in English and French
Desired Qualifications
Candidates with the following qualifications are preferred:
Experience with eye-tracking methodology and analyses
Experience with computer programming, MATLAB, and statistical analysis and collection systems (R, SAS, or STATA)
A strong publication history and demonstrable interest in neurodevelopment
Strong communication skills
Experience working with a cross-cultural team
Required Application Materials
Cover Letter
CV
Names and contact information for three (3) references
Review of Applications Begins On
03/21/2024
Website
http://phd.msu.edu
Department Statement
Established in 1968 with the formation of the Michigan State University College of Human Medicine, the Department of Pediatrics and Human Development seeks to balance behavioral science, basic biological research, and clinical pediatrics into a comprehensive approach to the health and development of the child and the family.
MSU Statement
Michigan State University has been advancing the common good with uncommon will for more than 160 years. One of the top research universities in the world, MSU pushes the boundaries of discovery and forges enduring partnerships to solve the most pressing global challenges while providing life-changing opportunities to a diverse and inclusive academic community through more than 200 programs of study in 17 degree-granting colleges.
Advertised: Mar 6, 2024 Eastern Standard Time