The Cantlon Lab at Carnegie Mellon University is recruiting postdoctoral researchers and graduate students for neuroimaging and cognitive research with children ages 3 to 10 years – specifically, for a project on early mathematics and logical reasoning development using fMRI methods. Current research aims to explore environmental sources of individual differences in spatial and mathematical abilities including math activities, SES, and gender socialization.
Our laboratory is an interdisciplinary environment, we work on comparative studies across species, age, and culture using multiple cognitive science techniques. Our broader goal is to understand how complex cognition emerges in humans, which cognitive and neural processes are universal across people, and what makes human cognition unique compared to other species.
Researchers will lead a new developmental fMRI study by designing and programming experiments, coordinating MRI scans of children and adults, conducting fMRI data analysis, and manuscript production. We use multiple methods in our fMRI research and are interested in exploring new child neuroimaging techniques.

Qualifications:

• Experience working with young children in a cognitive or educational context
• Scholarly background in cognitive theories
• Experience with fMRI data collection and analysis
• Experience coding in Matlab, Python, R, or related platforms

Flexibility, excellence, and passion are vital qualities within the Psychology department. Inclusion, collaboration and cultural sensitivity are valued competencies at CMU. Therefore, we are in search of a team member who is able to effectively interact with a varied population of internal and external partners at a high level of integrity. We are looking for someone who shares our values and who will support the mission of the university through their work.
Requirements:

• Successful Background check
   

Additional Information:

• Salary and benefits are set at the NIH levels for postdoctoral associates, based on experience
• Graduate students apply to the Cognitive Neuroscience  program in the Psychology Department at Carnegie Mellon University and receive 5 years of funding
• Postdoctoral researchers have a 2-year contract, and are encouraged to apply for independent funding during their tenure

Interested in this exciting opportunity?  Apply today! 

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Location

Pittsburgh, PA

Job Function

Pre/Post-Doctoral Associates & Fellows

Position Type

Postdoctoral Associate / Fellow (Fixed Term)

Full Time/Part time

Full time

Pay Basis

Salary

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