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Tufts University

Postdoctoral Scholar

Somerville, MA · On-site

$65K/yr

Tisch College of Civic Life and the Department of Computer Science at Tufts University, in ... The Postdoctoral Fellow will co-teach or contribute to teaching two courses in these areas. These ...

The Pennsylvania State University

POSITION SPECIFICS The Department of Computer Science and Engineering at The Pennsylvania State University invites applications for a Postdoctoral Scholar position under the supervision of Professor ...

Virginia Tech

Postdoctoral Associate

Blacksburg, VA

Postdoctoral Associate Apply now Back to search results Job no: 536240 Work type: Research Faculty ... Computer Science Location: Blacksburg, Virginia Categories: Engineering, Research / Scientific Prof.

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Postdoctoral Researcher

Indiana University Academic Positions

Bloomington, IN

Other

Posted 20 days ago

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Title Postdoctoral Researcher Appointment Status Non-Tenure Track Department IU Bloomington Psychological & Brain Sciences Location Bloomington Position Summary
Postdoctoral Researcher - Cognitive Science/Cognitive Neuroscience

Indiana University Bloomington

Departments of Psychological & Brain Sciences 

Position Overview
Dr. Bonnie Nozari's lab has an open position for a postdoctoral fellow to conduct research on projects examining the architecture of the language production system and its interaction with other cognitive systems.
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in experimental design and familiarity with computational models of language production. Experience with cognitive neuroscience methods is a plus.
Job Duties
100% - Research
The postdoctoral fellow is expected to spearhead research projects, from conceptualization (in collaboration with the PI) to design, data collection, analysis, and dissemination. Undergraduate research assistants will be available to help in several of these stages. 
Required Qualifications
- Ph.D. in Psychology, Cognitive Science, Computer Science, Cognitive Neuroscience, or a related field by the start date.
- Proficiency in programming, including designing and running online studies
- A record of scholarly productivity, including at least two first-author publications in the past five years
Preferred Qualifications (not required for applying)
- Experience with computational modeling
- Expertise in neuroimaging
Appointment Details
- Anticipated Start Date: Flexible, no later than Fall 2026.
- Salary:  $63,480 + benefits
- Work Schedule: Full-time, on-campus. 
- Initial Appointment: 1 year, with potential for renewal for a second year based on performance and funding
Application Instructions
Interested individuals should apply at https://indiana.peopleadmin.com/postings/33191.
Please include:
1. A cover letter describing research interests and fit for the position
2. Curriculum vitae
3. Names and contact information for three references
Applications received by June 1, 2026 will receive full consideration. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
Department Contact for Questions: Dr. Bonnie Nozari (bnozari@iu.edu)
Basic Qualifications
- Ph.D. in Psychology, Cognitive Science, Computer Science, Cognitive Neuroscience, or a related field by the start date.
- Proficiency in programming, including designing and running online studies
- A record of scholarly productivity, including at least two first-author publications in the past five years
Department Contact for Questions
Dr. Bonnie Nozari (bnozari@iu.edu)
Additional Qualifications Salary and Rank Special Instructions For Best Consideration Date 06/01/2026 Expected Start Date 08/01/2026 Posting Number IU-101564-2026

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