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Columbia University's Center for the Decision Sciences is looking to hire a postdoctoral fellow for a period of a minimum of one year, renewable for one or two more years, with a start date of between June and September of 2009
The main responsibility will be to carry out research related to cognition and memory with an emphasis on decision making and the construction of preferences across the lifespan, the focus of a National Institute of Aging grant, under the supervision of Professors Eric Johnson, Elke Weber, and Yaakov Stern, This position is open to candidates with behavioral research experience, data analysis and modeling skills, and training in cognitive psychology or a related discipline, who have recently earned their PhD or who are expecting their doctorate in 2009. Prior work on a topic relevant to the psychology of decision making broadly defined would be useful. Training in any of the following areas would be a plus: cognitive assessment, structural equation modeling, neuropsychology, as well as neuroscience and fMRI research. Additionally, experience with the assessment of cognitive function in older adults and experience with on-line research, while not required, would also be valuable.
To apply, please send a CV, two letters of recommendation, reprints of published papers, and a cover letter describing your research interests. In your cover letter, please describe your research expertise, data analysis and modeling skills, cognitive assessment and neuroscience skills, and computer skills (including any experience with online research).
Review of applications will continue until the position is filled. Electronic applications (all parts as attachments to a single email) should be submitted to:
Amy Krosch ak2562@columbia.edu
Columbia University is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer
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