Postdoctoral Fellow- LUMeN Lab

Job Description

The Learning, Understanding, Memory, & Neurodevelopment Lab (LUMeN Lab, PI: Dr. Alexandra Cohen) in the Department of Psychology at Emory University (Atlanta, GA) is seeking a full-time Postdoctoral Fellow to work on NIH-funded studies examining emotion-related learning, memory, and brain function across development.

Responsibilities

• Helps design and conduct research within a specified field while receiving advanced training from a designated Principal Investigator to enhance professional skills and research independence needed for pursuit of a career.
• Designs and evaluates experiments.
• Develops new ideas that promote current research.
• Prepares and publishes scientific manuscripts under the direction of the Principal Investigator.
• May be responsible for operation of specific equipment.
• May teach techniques to others, train, and supervise research staff.

Requirements

• A doctoral degree or equivalent (Ph.D., M.D., ScD., D.V.M., DDS etc) in an appropriate field by the position start date.
• Fluency with at least one programming language (e.g., Python, R, Matlab) and experience with fMRI are required.
• Developmental cognitive Neuroscience Research Experience Is Preferred, But Not Required.

Qualifications

• Excellent scientific writing ability and strong oral communication skills.
• The ability to work effectively and collegially with colleagues.

Skills

• Strong research skills.
• Effective communication and collaboration abilities.

Benefits

• Flexible start date with Summer/Fall 2026 preferred.
• Opportunities for professional growth and training.

Pay

• Salary is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

• The initial appointment is for one year, renewal expected if progress is satisfactory and funds are available.
• Appointments cannot exceed five years.