Position ID:
Duke-Psych&Neuro-POSTDOC_EGNERLAB [#31828]
Position Title:
Postdoctoral Associate
Position Type:
Postdoctoral
Position Location:
Durham, North Carolina 27708-0999, United States of America
Subject Area:
Appl Deadline:
2026/03/23 23:59:59**
Position Description:
Position Description
Postdoctoral Associate
Egner Lab, Cognitive Neuroscience / Dr. Tobias Egner
Department of Psychology & Neuroscience
Duke University
Overview
The
Egner Lab, led by Dr. Tobias Egner in the Department of Psychology and Neuroscience at Duke University, is accepting applications for an NIH-funded Postdoctoral Associate position. The lab studies cognitive control using behavioral/modeling, fMRI, EEG, and TMS approaches. The Postdoctoral Associate will build specifically on our ongoing research examining neurocognitive mechanisms underpinning the regulation of task focus (cognitive stability) and task switching (cognitive flexibility).
Responsibilities and qualifications
The ideal candidate will have a Ph.D. in Psychology, Neuroscience, or a related field, and a strong publication record in topics related to cognitive control, such as conflict-control or task-switching. Strong programming and statistical skills are essential. The ideal candidate will be able to successfully juggle multiple projects, make connections across research areas, and enjoy mentoring graduate and undergraduate students.
Responsibilities will include developing study designs, programming experiments, data collection and analysis, manuscript preparation, research presentations, IRB submissions, and the supervision of students and research assistants.
This position will provide the opportunity to interact with a vibrant cognitive neuroscience community at Duke, including collaborations with other PIs in the Center for Cognitive Neuroscience.
This is a full-time, grant-funded position, eligible for all Duke benefits (https://hr.duke.edu/benefits) with an initial appointment of one year, with the possibility of renewal up to 3 years, dependent on funding and performance.
Review of candidates will begin one week after the posting date on Academic Jobs Online, until the position is filled. The anticipated start date will be summer 2026, with some flexibility in the exact date.
Inquiries should be directed to tobias.egner@duke.edu
Interested individuals should apply through Academic Jobs Online and include their CV, a brief research interest statement, and contact information for three references. Only applicants who have applied through Academic Jobs Online will be reviewed. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. If you are not able to upload your application materials or if letter writers would prefer to upload their letters directly, please complete your application and email those materials to Meghann Koffi at meghann.koffi@duke.edu to be uploaded manually.
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