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Position Information
Recruitment/Posting Title
Postdoctoral Associate - M-EASE project
Department
Psychology
Salary Details
$62,000 - $80,900
Offer Information
The final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate's qualifications, experience, and expertise, and availability of department or grant funds to support the position. We also take into consideration market benchmarks, if and when appropriate, and internal equity to ensure fair compensation relative to the university's broader compensation structure. We are committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages to attract and retain top talent.
Benefits
Rutgers provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. The specific benefits vary based on the position and may include:

• Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage
• Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs
• Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax-deferred savings options
• Employee and dependent educational benefits (when applicable)
• Life insurance coverage
• Employee discount programs

Posting Summary
The Modeling Equitable and Accessible Spaces for Everyone (M-EASE) project in the Department of Psychology and Center for Cognitive Science is seeking a post-doctoral associate for an NSF-funded project on the social, environmental and linguistic factors that affect human wayfinding. Working with the PI and co-PIs in computer science, psychology, applied math and architecture/design, the postdoctoral fellow will be intimately involved in all aspects of the research, including the conceptualization, design, performance, analysis, and modeling of the results of VR experiments, and the preparation of manuscripts for publication. A doctoral degree in cognitive psychology, cognitive science, computer science/engineering, language sciences or a related field is required, as well as strong quantitative and programming skills. Experience with virtual reality development, machine learning, or advanced data analyses and modeling are highly desirable.
Position Status
Full Time
Posting Number
25FA0682
Posting Open Date
Posting Close Date
Qualifications
Minimum Education and Experience
A doctoral degree in cognitive psychology, cognitive science, computer science/engineering, language sciences, or a related field is required. The applicant should have strong programming skills and experience analyzing/modeling the results of human subject experiments.
Certifications/Licenses
NA
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
The applicant must have strong programming skills in Python, and experience in at least one of the following areas: virtual reality development, machine learning, analyzing and modeling complex data, motion capture, character animation and eye-tracking. The candidate should have strong spoken and written communication skills, excellent inter-personal skills, and the ability to interface with students and faculty in psychology, cognitive science, computer science, applied mathematics and architecture/design.
Preferred Qualifications
Equipment Utilized
Vive Focus 3 VR headset and eyetracker, Vicon motion capture system, Rokoko motion capture system, Pupil Core eye tracker. Software: Python, C#, C++, R, Unity, OpenXR, MakeHuman, MotionBuilder, Maya.
Physical Demands and Work Environment
Overview
Statement
Posting Details
Special Instructions to Applicants
Applicants selected for an interview will be asked to provide three letters of reference.
Quick Link to Posting
https://jobs.rutgers.edu/postings/255863
Campus
Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Home Location Campus
Busch (RU-New Brunswick)
City
Piscataway
State
NJ
Location Details
The research will primarily be conducted in the Busch Psychology Building, which is located on the Busch Campus of Rutgers University in suburban Piscataway, NJ, on the Northeast Corridor, with commuting access to New York City, Princeton, and Philadelphia. Some research may be conducted at the New Jersey Institute of Technology, which is located in Newark NJ.
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