We are seeking applications for a postdoctoral scholar in the Department of Psychology at Penn State University under the direction of Michael Hallquist, Ph.D. and Alex Dombrovski, M.D. (University of Pittsburgh).\u00a0 The research scholar will work on NIMH-funded projects of decision-making in suicide and borderline personality disorder.\u00a0 Scholars will have ample opportunities to develop independent research projects and to publish empirical papers on suicide and borderline personality disorder using existing data. Ideally, applicants should have experience with both functional neuroimaging and the development of reinforcement-learning or computational models of behavior.\u00a0 This position will require excellent quantitative and statistical skills, and successful candidates will have a track record of published high-quality research. Proficiency with MATLAB, R, AFNI and\/or FSL is desirable.<\/p>\n
Funding is available now with a flexible start date.\u00a0 Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis starting in December 2017.\u00a0 This is a two-year position with possible funding for a third year of postdoctoral training.\u00a0 Salary and benefits will conform to standard postdoctoral rates at The Pennsylvania State University.\u00a0 Candidates must have completed all of the requirements for a Ph.D. in clinical psychology, cognitive psychology, quantitative psychology, bioengineering, or a related field at the time of the appointment.\u00a0 To apply, please submit a curriculum vitae and cover letter describing your research interests and experience.\u00a0 Please arrange to have three letters of recommendations sent to Michael Hallquist (michael.hallquist@psu.edu)<\/p>\n
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