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Postdoctoral Scholar, Cognitive Neuroscience of Creativity Lab

Penn State University · University Park, PA · 1 mo ago
AnalystFull-time

About the Role

The Cognitive Neuroscience of Creativity Lab at Penn State, directed by Roger Beaty, is seeking a Postdoctoral Scholar to join projects funded by NSF, Amazon, and the Army Research Institute. These projects use behavioral, computational, and brain imaging methods to study creative thinking. This is a term position; the length of the term will be discussed during the interview process. Continuation past the term length discussed will be based on university need, performance, and/or availability of funding.

Responsibilities

  • Designing and conducting behavioral and neuroimaging experiments
  • Developing and applying computational methods for creativity assessment
  • Analyzing behavioral and brain imaging data
  • Contributing to grant-related activities
  • Preparing manuscripts for publication
  • Mentoring undergraduate and graduate research assistants

Qualifications

  • Ph.D. in psychology, neuroscience, education, computer science, or a related field by the appointment date
  • Record of publications

Preferred Skills and Experience

  • Excellent publication record
  • Experience in one or more of the following areas:
    • Creativity
    • Computational methods
    • Natural language processing
    • Psychometrics
    • Neuroimaging
    • Human-AI interaction

Research Areas

Research in the lab spans several related areas, including:

  • Developing and validating AI-powered tools for measuring creativity
  • Investigating how generative AI shapes creative performance
  • Studying the cognitive and neural mechanisms of creative thinking using fMRI
  • Examining creativity in the context of STEM education

The Postdoctoral Scholar will have the opportunity to contribute across these areas and to develop new lines of research.

Application Materials

Interested candidates must submit the following materials:

  • Letter of interest
  • CV or resume
  • List of three references with contact information

Location

The position is located on Penn State’s University Park Campus in central Pennsylvania.

Background Checks

This position requires the following clearances in addition to applicable background checks:

  • PA State Police Criminal Background Check
  • PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form
  • Federal (FBI) Fingerprint Criminal Background Check

Contact Information

For information on the position, please contact Roger Beaty at rebeaty@psu.edu.

For questions or concerns with the online application, please contact Cyndi Meyers at cab408@psu.edu.

Department Information

The Department of Psychology is home to the Cognitive Neuroscience of Creativity Lab. More information on our Department can be found at https://psych.la.psu.edu/.

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