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Work type: Full-Time
Location: University City - Philadelphia, PA
Categories: Drexel University, College of Arts & Sciences

About Drexel 

Drexel is a comprehensive global research university ranked among the top 100 in the nation. With over 24,000 students, Drexel is one of America's 15 largest private universities. Drexel is one of Philadelphia's top 10 private employers, and a major engine for economic development in the region. Drexel has committed to being the nation’s most civically engaged university, with community partnerships integrated into every aspect of service and academics.  

Job Summary 

The Cognitive Neuroscience Laboratory of Dr. Chrysikou (www.chrysikoulab.com) is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate to contribute to our NSF-funded project on learning preferences and domain differences in design fixation. The project is a collaborative study involving scholars from various disciplines including psychology, neuroscience, engineering, architecture, and computer science. You will be responsible for the implementation, analysis, and write-up of resting-state and task-based fMRI studies to understand individual differences in learning in design students. You will work closely with your mentor, as well as with a full-time research assistant and other members of the study team. Your postdoctoral training will be tailored to ensure that you are gaining the relevant skills and experiences to launch your independent research career.

Our lab focuses on basic and translational research on the neural bases of cognitive flexibility, higher-order thought, and goal-oriented action. We are part of the Applied Cognitive and Brain Sciences Program ( http://drexel.edu/coas/academics/graduate-programs/psychology-applied-cognitive-brain-science/)  within the Psychology Department at Drexel University (http://drexel.edu/coas/academics/departments-centers/psychology/ ). We are a highly interdisciplinary group using cognitive neuroscience methods such as functional neuroimaging, neuropsychological studies, and noninvasive brain stimulation to investigate cognitive and affective regulation in health and disease. 

Essential Functions 

• Work closely with your mentor, as well as with a full-time research assistant and other members of the study team.
• Responsible for the implementation, analysis, and write-up of resting-state and task-based fMRI studies to understand individual differences in learning in design students.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications 

• PhD or Doctorate in Cognitive Neuroscience, Biomedical Engineering, Computer Science, Psychology, or related field.
• Background and experience in functional brain imaging data collection and analyses using specialized software (FSL, AFNI, Freesurfer).
• Advanced computer programming skills (Matlab, R, Python).

Location 

University City 

Additional Information 

This position is classified as Exempt with a salary grade of I. For more information regarding Drexel’s Professional Staff salary structure, https://drexel.edu/hr/career/ducomp/salstructure/   

Special Instructions to the Applicant 

Please make sure you upload your CV/resume and cover letter when submitting your application. 

Review of applicants will continue until a suitable candidate pool is identified. 

For inquiries regarding the position, please email Dr. Chrysikou at lilachrysikou@drexel.edu .

Advertised: Jan 20 2023 Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: Jun 15 2023 Eastern Daylight Time

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