Post-Doc Research Associate

A global higher education leader in innovative teaching, research and public service, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill consistently ranks as one of the nation's top public universities and is among is the top ten research universities in the nation for federal research expenditures as well as for federally funded social and behavioral sciences research and development.

Here at Carolina, our highly skilled postdocs play a vital role in our research enterprise and towards our overall commitment to research excellence. Across many disciplines, postdocs contribute to the intellectual vitality of the University. They provide innovative ideas and perspectives, foster a stimulating research environment and advance knowledge within their fields. Postdocs are crucial members of our scientific research workforce, contributors to our research outputs and an important reason why Carolina is one of the leading public research institutions in the country.

UNC-Chapel Hill offers postdocs comprehensive medical and vision coverage, paid leave, and benefits and services that support professional development and a healthy work/life balance. Chapel Hill regularly ranks as one of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States, a reputation guided by the diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community.

The Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research ( OVCR) oversees, develops, supports, and grows UNC-Chapel Hill's $1 billion research enterprise. The offices reporting to the OVCR set strategic priorities for research, manage proposals and awards, provide research infrastructure, identify funding opportunities, develop research teams and partnerships, oversee regulatory compliance, and communicate the impact and value of the University's research enterprise. The OVCR enables research endeavors for faculty, students, and scholars; encourages interdisciplinary research collaboration across campus; and fosters expansion and diversification of the University's sponsored research portfolio by collaborating with foundations, federal agencies, corporations, and the state and federal governments. The Vice Chancellor for Research also oversees multiple pan-University, multidisciplinary research centers and institutes.

We are seeking a postdoctoral researcher in the Department of Psychology and Neuroscience at UNC Chapel Hill. We specifically are looking for PhD-level researchers with excellent study management and analytic skills who are interested in the role of peers, social media, and the developing brain. We collect data using diverse methods, including longitudinal fMRI and fNIRS, experimental social interaction tasks, ecological momentary assessments, and self-report measures of health behaviors (substance use, health risk behaviors, internalizing and externalizing disorders) and character development (e.g., prosocial behaviors, self-control, generosity). The ideal applicant will have substantive interest in the role of peers, media, and the brain on development, a strong publication record, and experience with social or developmental neuroscience methods. The applicant must have a PhD in Psychology (Developmental, Clinical, or Social Psychology, for instance), Neuroscience, or related field by the time the position begins. The position also includes opportunities for professional development and unique interdisciplinary training that will be useful for a variety of academic career paths. The applicant will work closely within the Winston Center under the mentorship of Drs. Eva Telzer and Kaitlyn Burnell, with opportunities to work with other faculty in the Center and across the Psychology and Neuroscience Department.

PhD in Psychology, Neuroscience, or related field by time of appointment.

PhD in Psychology, Neuroscience, or related field by time of appointment.

Experience with developmental and/or neuroimaging research methods, proficiency in statistical analyses, and a strong publication record.

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