Job Title

Postdoctoral Research Associate - Psychological Sciences

Agency

Tarleton State University

Department

Psychological Sciences

Proposed Minimum Salary

$5,000.00 monthly

Job Location

Fort Worth, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Join the Department of Psychological Sciences as a Postdoctoral Associate and contribute to groundbreaking research on group processes and collaborative creativity. We seek a highly motivated postdoctoral researcher with a strong background in social or cognitive psychology to join our diverse team of investigators dedicated to advancing group research.

The Postdoctoral Associate will be part of a research team that engages in research that relates to group processes and collaborative creativity. The team will be using a combination of lab and field experiments and the data generated will enhance the knowledge of social, cognitive, and physiological aspects of virtual as well as face-to-face group performance. This team also collaborates with a team of machine learning experts to develop ways to facilitate performance in virtual teams. We seek a highly motivated postdoctoral researcher with a strong background in social or cognitive psychology and an interest to join a diverse team of investigators engaged in group research.

This is a full-time position located on Tarleton's Fort Worth Campus and is a renewable twelve-month appointment with a maximum appointment of three years. This is a non-faculty research staff appointment. Must have the ability to work remotely at the request of the university in times of inclement weather or other special circumstances.

Job Duties:

Contribute to the scientific leadership of this project and will be primarily involved in implementing behavioral experiments and developing manuscripts for a variety of research questions.

Assist Dr. Baruah in the design and execution of research related to collaborative creativity, productivity and management of diversity in virtual and/or face-to-face groups.

Conduct experiments with groups and individuals to measure social and cognitive processes. Will also use physiological devices to measure individual performances in some contexts.

Contribute to any component of the project depending on the area of expertise, though candidates that can contribute through their skill in social and cognitive psychology in a group context is preferred.

Will have the opportunity to mentor graduate students and to develop independent side projects to address a variety of related questions, or to develop new techniques related to the project.

Collaborates with a team of faculty in preparing grant proposals.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Experience in designing and conducting experiments.

Ability to communicate by clear, concise, accurate oral and written means of expression.

Ability to independently assess and implement laboratory methods and interpret results.

A successful record of authorship on peer-reviewed publications and presentations.

Ability to be proactive, highly organized, and responsible with a strong work ethic.

Minimum Qualifications:

PhD in experimental psychology with a focus on social psychology, cognitive psychology, or a closely related field from an accredited university.

The successful candidate will have earned a PhD or equivalent research doctorate at the time of appointment (i.e., start date)

The candidate must be able to communicate effectively in English and be trained in or able to obtain training in the responsible and ethical conduct of research.

Experience with statistical software and quantitative data analysis, with a preference to experience in statistical programming (e.g., R, Python) is preferable.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in grant writing

Strong record of publication and presentation

Experience with performing physiological measures using devices such as EEG, fMRI or Empatica E4 wrist band.

Experience in virtual reality experiments

The successful candidate will have earned a PhD or equivalent research doctorate at the time of appointment (i.e., start date); will have received their doctoral degree no more than 4 years before the start of the financial support; and will be able to begin employment at Tarleton State University between January 2025 and September 1, 2025.

If the degree has not been conferred at the time applicant applies for the postdoctoral scholar position, a letter needs to be attached from their school's official Registrar's Office certifying that all requirements for the degree have been met and stating the degree conferral date.

The selected candidate for the position must be able to meet eligibility requirements for work in the United States at the time appointment is scheduled to begin and continue working legally for the proposed term of employment.

Compensation & Benefits

Salary: Commensurate with experience

Salary Range:

The annual salary is $60,000 based on funding availability in relation to the minimum requirements of this position. Tarleton State University offers a career filled with purpose and opportunity in addition to competitive wages. As part of the Tarleton family, the following benefits are also available to full time and qualifying part time employees:

Educational Benefits - employee perks that help enrich, grow, and foster career and professional development:

·         Family Education Benefit (Tuition Scholarship) – scholarship opportunities for Tarleton employees, their spouses, or their dependents available after 6 months of continued full-time employment. Click the link to learn more about this incredible Texan benefit!

·         Masters Educational Assistance – is designed to invest in and assist employees further their knowledge, skills, and job effectiveness through 100% of eligible tuition and fees being paid on enrollment. Click link for additional guidelines and details!

Employee Health, Wellness, and Financial Planning

·         Fully covered employee health insurance

o    Reimbursement of Insurance Premium Deductions! The State of Texas contributes to eligible employees’ insurance coverages as of the 1st day of the month following 60 days of employment in an eligible position. For those who elect coverage PRIOR to the first of the month after 60 days of employment, Tarleton State University will reimburse employees the State contribution towards health coverage during those first 60 days.

·         Dental insurance

·         Vision insurance

·         Retirement and Insurance programs

Paid Leave

Tarleton employees enjoy one of the greatest PTO packages in the area!

·         Paid sick leave

·         Holiday pay

·         Vacation

·         Longevity pay

·         Paid Birthday Leave – Tarleton State University awards all leave-eligible employees paid time off for their birthday!

Other

·         Complimentary tickets to all Athletic and Performing Fine Arts events!

·         Tarleton Employees enjoy two complimentary general admission tickets for athletics and performing fine arts events on campus! Join Texan Nation on the bleachers or in the auditorium.

·         Employee Wellness Release Time

·         Staff Gym Membership Discount with Campus Recreation

·         and other Tarleton Discounts

Qualified candidates are encouraged to submit a completed application for consideration. Initial review of applications will begin immediately and continue until position is filled.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.