Cornell University, Human Centered Design
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Position Description
Postdoctoral Associate
| Design and Augmented Intelligence Lab at Cornell University
The Design and
Augmented Intelligence Lab (DAIL) at the Department of Human Centered Design,
Cornell University (https://www.dail.human.cornell.edu/) is seeking to hire
Postdoctoral Associate to contribute to our current projects in the lab. The
postdoctoral associate will contribute to research efforts at the intersection
of environmental psychology, design, and neuroscience, including studies in
which we use a variety of mobile brain-body imaging (MoBI) techniques (EEG,
GSR, eye-tracking, motion tracking) to study the human behavior during
wayfinding in indoor environments. The position is fully funded for one year
with the potential for renewal. The position involves:
- Lead in collecting, processing, and analyzing MoBI data for ongoing and future spatial navigation studies in the lab.
- Create research project standard operating procedures.
- Prepare Institutional Review Board (IRB) protocols and periodic internal reports and status updates.
- Data management.
- Writing research papers for peer-reviewed journals and conferences.
- Lead and train Research Assistants of varied levels.
Qualifications
- Applicants must have obtained or be in the process of obtaining a doctoral degree in related fields and relevant research experience.
- Strong written communication and experience with scientific writing and publication.
- Experience with multidisciplinary science.
- Advanced knowledge of neuroscience, digital signal processing, and computational neuroscience.
- Experience with mobile EEG recording and analysis. Additional expertise in analyzing GSR, motion capture, and eye tracking data is strongly preferred.
- Knowledge and experience in application and algorithm developments in machine learning and visualization: MATLAB or Python.
- Experience overseeing research assistants; and demonstrated ability to work well independently and collaboratively.
Application
The following documents must be uploaded when applying through Academic Job Online: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/21733
- Cover letter describing
research experience, fit for the position, and future interests (2 pages
max)
- CV (including full publication
list)
- Statement of contribution to
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
- Provide names and email
addresses of three references as part of the application process. When
ready, the hiring department will contact the listed references via email,
requesting their reference letters to be uploaded directly to the
application website.
For specific questions about the position or application process, please contact the Recruiter listed in the job posting or for general questions email mycareer@cornell.edu.
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Pay Ranges:
The hiring rate of pay for the successful candidate will be determined considering the following criteria:
- Prior relevant work or industry experience.
- Education level to the extent education is relevant to the position.
- Academic Discipline (faculty pay ranges reflects 9-month annual salary)
- Unique applicable skills.
Application Materials Required:
- Cover letter
- Curriculum Vitae
- Statement of Contribution to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
- Three references (no actual letters, just names and email addresses
)
Further Info: