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FELLOW, POST DOCTORAL

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Job Description
 

One or two postdoctoral positions are available in the laboratory of Timothy Trull in the Department of Psychological Sciences at the University of Missouri–Columbia. Both U.S. and international applicants are welcome to apply. The position is initially for two years, with the opportunity for renewal for following years. An ideal candidate would begin by January 2024.

This individual will be responsible for conducting and/or coordinating projects for the a newly established mHealth/Digital Health Hub here at Mizzou, including (for example): (a) validating psychophysiological sensors by comparing laboratory data acquisition to that obtained in the field; (b) testing and validating passive sensing measures from the smartphone, and integrating this into the TigerAware software platform; and (c) providing expertise and training in the use of the TigerAware platform, data cleaning, and data analysis of mHealth data.

Postdoctoral candidates will be trained on how to conduct state-of-the-art research on these topics, preparing and submitting grant proposals, publishing, and establishing themselves as independent investigators. This position is an excellent opportunity for scholars who are looking to become more competitive on the job market for tenure-track faculty positions. The ideal candidate will have knowledge/expertise in: (1) ambulatory assessment/EMA; (2) data analytic skills for intensive longitudinal data, including app based surveys, phone sensor data, and external sensor data; (3) R, SAS, and/or MPlus software packages; and (4) working well with teams of scientists.


Qualifications
 

Minimum qualifications:

·        Ph.D. in psychology and/or related fields.

·        Applicants must have completed a doctoral degree by the time of appointment.

·        Multiple publications in scientific journals

 

Candidates will also be evaluated on:

·        Background knowledge concerning ambulatory assessment/EMA

·        Experience with intensive longitudinal data collection and analysis

·        Quantitative and programming skills (e.g., R, SAS, MPlus, Python)

·        Writing and verbal communication skills


Application Materials
 

The position will remain open until suitable candidates are identified.

 

Interested applicants should apply as soon as possible.

 

The application should include the following materials:

·        Research statement describing your background and interests (1–2 pages)

·        Curriculum vitae

·        Contact info for 2–3 faculty references

·        Representative publications


Salary
 

Salary will be up to $65,000 annually


Benefit Eligibility
 

This position is eligible for University benefits.  The University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, and educational fee discounts.  For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at http://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits

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We value the uniqueness of every individual and strive to ensure each person’s success. Contributions from individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives promote intellectual pluralism and enable us to achieve the excellence that we seek in learning, research and engagement.  This commitment makes our university a better place to work, learn and innovate.

In your application materials, please discuss your experiences and expertise that support these values and enrich our missions of teaching, research and engagement.

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