Fwd: Postdoctoral Position Announcement: Neuroimaging of Moral Action and Virtue

*Postdoctoral Position Announcement: Neuroimaging of Moral Action and Virtue* The Travis Research Institute invites applications for a Two-Year Postdoctoral Fellow to work on the neuroimaging of decision making with a focus on moral action and virtue. The successful candidate will join an interdisciplinary team led by Professor Steven Quartz (Caltech), Prof. Warren Brown (Fuller), Prof. Kevin Reimer (Fresno Pacific University), and Prof. Michael L. Spezio (Scripps College and Caltech) and will work on multimodal imaging (dwMRI, MRI, fMRI, dEEG) of human brain structure and function during decision making related to moral action and virtue. Research experience in collection and analysis of neuroimaging data (MRI/fMRI) and EEG data collection and analysis is required. An independent work style and solid knowledge of programming in SPM, fsl, and R are desired. There is also a requirement for travel within the United States to 2 to 3 data collection meetings, each lasting about a week, for on-site EEG and behavioral data collection with a rare special population of long-term care givers.Excellent interpersonal skills in working with participants is required, since the successful candidate will conduct in-depth, one-on-one, semi-structured interviews with participants. Familiarity with the neuroscience of moral action and virtue is not a requirement, but experience in decision research, moral psychology, and/or contemplative studies is a plus. All requirements for the Ph.D. degree must be completed by the date of hire. Prospective candidates should send by May 15, 2013 via email to Marta Cenac-Mehedinti (marta(a)fuller.edu): 1) Letter of Intent stating your interest in the position, relevant research and other experience, how the position will work to develop your research career, and earliest possible start date; 2) CV; 3) 3 letters of reference; and 4) up to 5 publications (can include papers in press) representative of your research. Fuller is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Women, minorities, veterans, and disabled persons are encouraged to apply. The position will begin as early as June 1, 2013 and extends until the end of April, 2015. Michael L. Spezio, Ph.D. Associate Professor of Psychology & Neuroscience Department of Psychology Scripps College Claremont, CA mspezio(a)scrippscollege.edu 909.607.0914 and Visiting Associate Scientist Psychology & Neuroscience Division of Humanities & Social Sciences Caltech Pasadena, CA 91125 mlspezio(a)hss.caltech.edu