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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

The laboratory of Dr. Roger Beaty (Cognitive Neuroscience of Creativity Lab) at The Pennsylvania State University invites applications for a Postdoctoral Scholar position. The anticipated start date is Fall 2024 (with the earliest possible start date of August 1).

The Postdoc toral Scholar will work on an NSF-funded project that uses generative AI and/or brain imaging to study creativity in the context of STEM education. The position involves data collection, analysis, mentoring students, and writing research papers for publication. Postdoc toral Scholars receive mentorship and resources to prepare them for an independent career, including advanced training in research methods like fMRI, machine learning, network science, and psychometric analysis.

They also engage in professional development activities such as writing manuscripts and grants, presenting at conferences, and receiving career planning guidance. Funding is available to support conference travel and other professional development opportunities.

Requirements include a PhD in psychology, neuroscience, education, computer science, or a related field, with a record of publications. Applicants must have the PhD in hand or have completed all requirements for the PhD by the appointment date.

In addition, successful candidates must either have demonstrated a commitment to building an inclusive, equitable, and diverse campus community, or describe one or more ways they would envision doing so, given the opportunity.

Applicants must submit an application online and should include their CV as an attachment with the contact information for two references. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

The position is located on Penn State’s University Park Campus in central Pennsylvania and is a term appointment for one year from the date of hire with an excellent possibility of renewal.

More information on the benefits offered with this position can be found at https://www.research.psu.edu/opa/benefits .

The following clearances will be required: PA State Police Criminal Background Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form, and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Fingerprint Criminal Background Check.

The Department of Psychology is home to the Cognitive Neuroscience of Creativity Lab. More information on our Department can be found at https://psych.la.psu.edu/ . Any questions or concerns with the online application should be directed to Kelly Confer at kym3@psu.edu .

Penn State is committed to and accountable for advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in all of its forms. We embrace individual uniqueness, foster a culture of inclusion that supports both broad and specific diversity initiatives, leverage the educational and institutional benefits of diversity, and engage all individuals to help them thrive. We value inclusion as a core strength and an essential element of our public service mission.

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