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State University, Department of Psychology: Post-Doctoral Scholar<span></span></span></p>

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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Laboratory
of Developmental Neuroscience<span></span></span></p>

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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">A
postdoctoral research position is available in the Department of Psychology at
Penn State University in the lab of Dr. Suzy Scherf (<a href="http://sites.psu.edu/scherflab/ldn-director/">http://sites.psu.edu/scherflab/ldn-director/</a>).
This position is supported by an NIMH-funded grant investigating the influence
of pubertal development on face processing and functional brain
development. We employ </span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(55,55,55);background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial">functional
(fMRI) and structural (sMRI) magnetic resonance, together with detailed
behavioral paradigms in </span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">typically
developing </span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(55,55,55);background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial">children,
adolescents, and emerging adults. We use univariate, pattern analytic, and
effective connectivity strategies in addressing questions about functional
changes in the organization of neural network organization. <span></span></span></p>

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ideal candidate will have a Ph.D. in developmental or cognitive neuroscience,
or related field, previous experience with fMRI research, strong programming
(e.g., Matlab) and quantitative skills, and a promising publication record. Experience
with child and adolescent participants is a plus, but not required. <span></span></span></p>

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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(55,55,55);background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial">This
is an excellent position for qualified candidates to gain expertise in developmental
neuroscience and work in a supportive lab environment that prioritizes
professional development, including publications and grant-writing experience </span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">(see </span><a href="http://sites.psu.edu/scherflab/)"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">http://sites.psu.edu/scherflab/publications/)</span></a><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(55,55,55);background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial">. <span></span></span></p>

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position is open immediately but start dates as late as Fall 2017 will also be
considered. This is a one-year position renewable up to 5 years, contingent on
performance and funding. A minimum two-year commitment is preferred.<span></span></span></p>

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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial">Interested applicants should send a CV, statement of research
experiences and goals, and contact details for three references to Suzy Scherf
at<span class="gmail-apple-converted-space"> </span></span><a href="mailto:suzyscherf@psu.edu"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial">suzyscherf@psu.edu</span></a><span class="gmail-apple-converted-space"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial">. </span></span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial">Applications will be reviewed on a
rolling basis until the position is filled.</span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span></span></span></p>

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<div><br></div>-- <br><div class="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><div>Dr. Suzy Scherf<div>Associate Professor of Psychology and Neuroscience</div><div>The Pennsylvania State University</div><div>814-867-2921</div><div><a href="mailto:suzyscherf@psu.edu" target="_blank">suzyscherf@psu.edu</a></div><div><a href="http://sites.psu.edu/scherflab/" target="_blank">http://sites.psu.edu/scherflab/</a><br></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>
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