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Postdoctoral Researcher

Bloomington, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 5 May 2026

💰 $63,480/yr

About the role

Position Details

Title Postdoctoral Researcher Appointment Status Non-Tenure Track Department IU Bloomington Psychological & Brain Sciences Location Bloomington Position Summary

Postdoctoral Researcher – Cognitive Science/Cognitive Neuroscience

Indiana University Bloomington

Departments of Psychological & Brain Sciences

Position Overview

Dr. Bonnie Nozari’s lab has an open position for a postdoctoral fellow to conduct research on projects examining the architecture of the language production system and its interaction with other cognitive systems.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in experimental design and familiarity with computational models of language production. Experience with cognitive neuroscience methods is a plus.

Job Duties

100% – Research

The postdoctoral fellow is expected to spearhead research projects, from conceptualization (in collaboration with the PI) to design, data collection, analysis, and dissemination. Undergraduate research assistants will be available to help in several of these stages.

Required Qualifications

- Ph.D. in Psychology, Cognitive Science, Computer Science, Cognitive Neuroscience, or a related field by the start date.

- Proficiency in programming, including designing and running online studies

- A record of scholarly productivity, including at least two first-author publications in the past five years

Preferred Qualifications (not required for applying)

- Experience with computational modeling

- Expertise in neuroimaging

Appointment Details

- Anticipated Start Date: Flexible, no later than Fall 2026.

- Salary: $63,480 + benefits

- Work Schedule: Full-time, on-campus.

- Initial Appointment: 1 year, with potential for renewal for a second year based on performance and funding

Application Instructions

Interested individuals should apply at https://indiana.peopleadmin.com/postings/33191.

Please include:

1. A cover letter describing research interests and fit for the position

2. Curriculum vitae

3. Names and contact information for three references

Applications received by June 1, 2026 will receive full consideration. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

Department Contact for Questions: Dr. Bonnie Nozari (bnozari@iu.edu)

Basic Qualifications

- Ph.D. in Psychology, Cognitive Science, Computer Science, Cognitive Neuroscience, or a related field by the start date.

- Proficiency in programming, including designing and running online studies

- A record of scholarly productivity, including at least two first-author publications in the past five years

Department Contact for Questions

Dr. Bonnie Nozari (bnozari@iu.edu)

Additional Qualifications Salary and Rank Special Instructions For Best Consideration Date 06/01/2026 Expected Start Date 08/01/2026 Posting Number IU-101564-2026