Postdoctoral Research Associate - Oshri

Posting Details

Position Details

Posting Number G/R27079P

Working Title Postdoctoral Research Associate - Oshri

Department VPR-Owens Inst Behavioral Rsch

About the University of Georgia

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About the College/Unit/Department

College/Unit/Department website

Employment Type Employee

Additional Schedule Information

Advertised Salary $50,000 - $70,000

Anticipated Start Date 09/01/2024

Posting Date 08/21/2024

Closing Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

Candidates should electronically submit a 1-page cover letter indicating their interest in and qualifications for the position, a curriculum vitae, a statement of research interest outlining how your work aligns with our lab's mission and goals, and contact information for three professional references.

Location of Vacancy Athens Area

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Duties/Responsibilities

Duties/Responsibilities

Develop and lead your research program that aligns with our lab's mission and ongoing projects; Prepare and publish research manuscripts and assist in grant proposal development.

Percentage of time 50 Duties/Responsibilities

Contribute to NIH-funded projects focused on adolescent resilience using diverse data sources, including large datasets like ABCD or equivalent; Apply cutting-edge data science and multi-level methods to analyze complex datasets.

Percentage of time 40 Duties/Responsibilities

Mentor and supervise research assistants in their activities.

Percentage of time 10

Position Details

Position Information

Classification Title Post-Doctoral Associate AD

FLSA Exempt

UGA Job Code

FTE 1.00

Minimum Qualifications

Position Summary

Dr. Oshri seeks a highly motivated and innovative postdoctoral fellow to become an integral part of his multidisciplinary team. This unique opportunity will allow the associate to work at the intersection of adolescent resilience, data science, and developmental cognitive neuroscience. As a team member, they will collaborate with principal investigators from various fields, including developmental psychology, human development, family science, cognitive neuroscience, and developmental psychobiology.

Relevant/Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, Certification in Position

Ph.D. in a related field (e.g., developmental psychology, human development, developmental cognitive neuroscience, or a related discipline).

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

• Strong quantitative skills and experience working with large datasets.
• Familiarity with ABCD or equivalent datasets is preferred but not mandatory.
• A passion for interdisciplinary research and a commitment to contributing to the field of adolescent resilience.
• Data scientist/methods person with strong programming skills.

Physical Demands

Sitting and standing for extended periods.

Is this a Position of Trust? No

Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources? No

Does this position require a P-Card? No

Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? No

Is driving a requirement of this position? No

Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care? No

Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications) No

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Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website.



Contact Information

Recruitment Contact

Contact Details

For questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, please refer to the Recruitment Contact listed below.

Recruitment Contact Name Dr. Assaf Oshri

Recruitment Contact Email oshri@uga.edu

Recruitment Contact Phone 7065424882

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Do you have a valid Driver's license?
   • YES
   • NO

Applicant Documents Required Documents

1. Resume/CV
2. Cover Letter
3. Unofficial Transcripts
4. List of References with Contact Information

Optional Documents