Connectionists: Postdoc position at Michigan State University

[Dar Meshi]

Dr. Dar Meshi in the College of Communication Arts and Sciences at Michigan
State University is seeking a postdoctoral researcher for a 2-year
appointment starting in Fall or Winter 2021. The postdoctoral researcher
will spearhead an fMRI project investigating how the human brain processes
information in an urban environment. This position is part of a broad,
multi-center initiative titled eMotional Cities, which was recently funded
by the European Commission’s Horizon 2020 program. The overall goal of this
project is to characterize the intensity and complexity of urban health
challenges and inequalities.



The postdoctoral researcher will have the freedom to develop their own
studies and collaborate with other researchers in the lab, while devoting
approximately two-thirds of their effort to supporting the eMotional Cities
project. This position involves:

- Designing fMRI and behavioral experiments

- Managing data collection

- Analyzing data

- Preparing manuscripts for publication

- Assisting and supervising the work of other lab members.



This position provides a transition to career independence by honing
professional skills, an individualized mentoring plan to support training
goals, and publication of research during the appointment period.



Minimum Requirements:

- Doctoral degree in psychology, neuroscience, or related fields

- Experience in designing behavioral and fMRI experiments

- Experience in statistics and analyzing fMRI data (e.g., FSL, SPM, etc.)

- Experience in programming (e.g., MATLAB, Python, etc.)

- Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills



Required Application Materials:

Applications should include: (1) a cover letter indicating research
experience, qualifications, and career goals, (2) a curriculum vita, and
(3) names and contact information for three professional references. Review
of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is
filled.



For more information, please contact Dar Meshi at darmeshi(at)msu.edu.



To apply:
https://careers.msu.edu/en-us/job/506616/research-associatefixed-term



MSU is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. MSU is committed
to achieving excellence through cultural diversity. The university actively
encourages applications and/or nominations of women, persons of color,
veterans and persons with disabilities.

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Dar Meshi, Ph.D. (he/him)
Assistant Professor, Department of Advertising + Public Relations
Faculty Member, Neuroscience Program
Michigan State University
Phone: 517-355-1282
Website: Social & Media Neuroscience Lab <http://smnlab.msu.edu>
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