Postdoctoral Research Associate - Psychological & Brain Sciences

Job Description

Position Summary

Applications are invited for a Postdoctoral Research Associate position at Washington University in St. Louis, to work on a NIH-funded research project investigating how motivational and neural mechanisms of age-related change in emotion regulation vary based on depressive psychopathology. The position will include conducting and supervising clinical assessment, as well as analyzing data and preparing manuscripts related to the research project.

Information on being a postdoc at Washington University in St. Louis can be found at https://postdoc.wustl.edu/prospective-postdocs-2/.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Clinical assessment (direct hours and supervises others).
• Manages and analyzes data.
• Writes manuscripts.
• Performs other tasks.

Required Qualifications

Ph.D. (or about to be awarded one) in clinical psychology or clinical psychological science. 

Preferred Qualifications

• Substantial experience with diagnostic interviewing and adult psychopathology as well expertise in affective science.
• Quantitative skills and expertise in aging.
• Neuroimaging experience.
• Strong clinical and analytic skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Salary Range

​Base pay is commensurate with experience.

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Pre-Employment Screening

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Benefits Statement

Washington University in St. Louis is committed to providing a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to our employees. Benefits eligibility is subject to employment status, full-time equivalent (FTE) workload, and weekly standard hours. Please visit our website at https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/ to view a summary of benefits.

EEO/AA Statement

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