Postdoctoral Scholar - Department of Psychology
Position Overview
Organization: Psychology
Title: Postdoctoral Scholar - Department of Psychology
Position Details
Position Description
The Department of Psychology at the University of Washington invites applications for a postdoctoral scholar who will develop novel machine learning techniques to study large and complex neuroimaging datasets. This position is full-time (100% FTE), 12-months/year, with an initial term appointment of one year (12 months), with the possibility of renewal subject to satisfactory performance and availability of funding. Salary will be commensurate with experience and employee benefits will be provided. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive departmental climate. You can learn more about our department at: http://www.psych.uw.edu/psych.php?p=10. Postdoctoral scholars are represented by UAW 4121 and are subject to the collective bargaining agreement, unless agreed exclusion criteria apply. For more information, please visit the University of Washington Labor Relations website.
Qualifications
Applicants should have a Ph.D. degree, or foreign equivalent, in Psychology, Neuroscience, Genetics or a related field by the start of the appointment.
Instructions
Applications must be submitted electronically through Interfolio. Review of applications will begin on October 1st and will continue until the position is filled. Applications will be reviewed thoughtfully and will remain under consideration until the position is filled.
Applications should include:
- Curriculum vitae
- Names and contact information of three references who can be contacted for letters of recommendation.
- Three reprints or preprints.
- Links to relevant online resources, demonstrating relevant experience, such as GitHub portfolio.
- Diversity Statement
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status.
Benefits Information
A summary of benefits associated with this title/rank can be found at https://hr.uw.edu/benefits/benefits-orientation/benefit-summary-pdfs/. Appointees solely employed and paid directly by a non-UW entity are not UW employees and are not eligible for UW or Washington State employee benefits.
Commitment to Diversity
The University of Washington is committed to building diversity among its faculty, librarian, staff, and student communities, and articulates that commitment in the UW Diversity Blueprint (http://www.washington.edu/diversity/diversity-blueprint/). Additionally, the University’s Faculty Code recognizes faculty efforts in research, teaching and/or service that address diversity and equal opportunity as important contributions to a faculty member’s academic profile and responsibilities (https://www.washington.edu/admin/rules/policies/FCG/FCCH24.html#2432).
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Disability Services
To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or dso@uw.edu.
COVID-19 Vaccine Requirements and Information
Under University of Washington (UW) Policy, University-compensated personnel must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and provide proof thereof, or receive a UW-approved medical or religious exemption. This requirement will be a condition of any offer associated with this recruitment. For more information, please visit https://www.washington.edu/coronavirus/vaccination-requirement/.