*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
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