JOBS: Post-doc, Emotion Lab, Brandeis University

The Emotion Lab at Brandeis University, under the supervision of Derek Isaacowitz, is looking to hire a post-doctoral research fellow to conduct research on emotion regulation, attention, and aging. The position would be for one year, with the possibility of renewal for a second year, and could start as early as fall 2009. The position involves planning and conducting studies investigating the attentional mechanisms underlying age differences in emotion regulation, using eye tracking as well as psychophysiological measurement. There is also the opportunity to conduct analyses of already-collected data, as well as to mentor graduate and undergraduate students in the lab.

Applicants should have a Ph.D. in Psychology, or equivalent degree from a foreign institution, by the time of starting the position. Strong background in experimental methods and statistics is essential. Previous experience with any of the following is desirable but not required: eye tracking, psychophysiology research, multi-level modeling, Matlab programming.

If you are interested in this position, please send a cover letter describing your background, research interests and long-term goals, as well as a CV and reprints of any published or in-press papers via email to dmi@brandeis.edu. Please also arrange to have at least 2 letters of reference sent to that email address. While email is preferred, paper applications can be sent to:

Derek M. Isaacowitz Department of Psychology Brandeis University MS 062 Waltham, MA 02454-9110

Further information about the lab can be found at: http://www.brandeis.edu/projects/emotion/

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Brandeis encourages applications from minorities and women.

-- Derek M. Isaacowitz, Ph.D. Associate Professor Department of Psychology and Volen National Center for Complex Systems Brandeis University MS 062 Waltham, MA 02454-9110 Phone: (781) 736-3308 Fax: (781) 736-3291 http://www.brandeis.edu/projects/emotion/