Requisition Number:

21201Location:

Boulder, Colorado Employment Type:

Research FacultySchedule:

Full-Time Close All Job SummaryThe Institute of Cognitive Science (ICS) at the University of Colorado Boulder anticipates hiring a full-time postdoctoral fellow starting Spring 2020 (or Summer/Fall 2020).

• 2-year position. The initial contract is for one year. Second-year contract is based on performance and extension to a third year is possible.
• Desired start date is Spring 2020, but will consider later start dates including Summer 2020 and even Fall 2020.

Who We AreThe Institute of Cognitive Science (ICS) fosters rich scientific interchange across researchers from a broad range of disciplines including Artificial Intelligence, Linguistics, Psychology, Neuroscience, Computer Science, Philosophy, and Education. Our mission is to understand and enhance human cognition, learning, and development through the creation of interdisciplinary partnerships. What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be

• Collaborate on research projects involving eye tracking and neuroimaging (fNIRS/EEG) during reading comprehension and complex learning from text.
• Work with Dr. Sidney D’Mello https://www.colorado.edu/ics/sidney-dmello and will play a co-leadership role in a vibrant research team encompassing researchers in Cognitive Science, Psychology/Neuroscience, and Computer Science.

The position offers a unique postdoctoral training experience and unsurpassed publishing opportunities within multi-disciplinary, multi-institution, grant-funded projects. The postdoc will be encouraged to publish extensively, advance their own research program, develop advanced technical skills, strengthen their research portfolios, develop leadership skills, and gain expertise in authoring grant proposals.What We Can OfferA competitive salary commensurate with experience and full benefits. Benefits

The University of Colorado offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit and ECO Pass. The University of Colorado Boulder is one of the largest employers in Boulder County and offers an inspiring higher education environment. Learn more about the University of Colorado Boulder.

Be StatementsBe Collaborative. Be Impactful. Be Boulder.What We Require

• Ph.D. in Cognitive Science, Cognitive Psychology, or Cognitive Neuroscience at the time of appointment.
• Research experience in one or more of the following areas (eye tracking during reading comprehension, neuroscience of reading [fMRI, fNIRS, EEG], discourse comprehension, computational text analysis).

What You Will Need

• Strong writing skills and ability to conduct independent research as evidenced by first author journal publications.

What We Would Like You To Have

• Advanced analytic skills (e.g., generalized linear mixed models, nonlinear time series analyses, machine learning).
• Basic scripting/programming skills (e.g., R, Python).
• Experience mentoring graduate and undergraduate students.

Special InstructionsTo apply, please submit the following materials:

1. Resume/CV
2. Cover Letter
3. Professional Publications: Two representative publications.

During the application process you will need to enter contact information for three references and we will request letters of recommendation and additional materials, if needed, as the search progresses.
Review of applications will begin on immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, applications must be submitted through CU Boulder Jobs.
Posting Contact InformationPosting Contact Name: Boulder Campus Human Resources

Posting Contact Email: Recruiting@colorado.edu

The University of Colorado Boulder is committed to building a culturally diverse community of faculty, staff, and students dedicated to contributing to an inclusive campus environment. We are an Equal Opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.