Applications are invited for a postdoctoral position in the Learning Research and Development Center (LRDC) at the University of Pittsburgh. The postdoc will join Drs. Brian Galla (Applied Developmental Psychology, LRDC, Pitt), Timothy Nokes-Malach (Psychology, LRDC, Pitt), Melanie Good (Physics, Pitt), and Eric Kuo (Physics, Illinois) in a NSF-funded project that tests the effect of mindfulness training to reduce psychological threat and enhance motivation and learning in undergraduate introductory physics. The postdoc will be involved in all aspects of the project and will help lead efforts to publish results of the research. The position starts in summer 2022 and is for two years.
We are
looking for candidates with a PhD in psychology, learning sciences, or a
related field (e.g., STEM education). Those with a strong background and
interest in one or more of the following areas will be highly competitive:
mindfulness (e.g., stress reduction, emotion regulation), learning and
cognition (e.g., metacognition, problem solving), and motivation (e.g.,
self-regulation, mindsets). Advanced training in experimental design,
statistics (e.g., ANOVA, regression, multi-level models) and mixed methods
(e.g., interviews, ecological momentary assessment) is preferred but not
required.
The LRDC is a leading center for the study of learning
and education. Our research team is collaborative and interdisciplinary and can
provide many opportunities for furthering scholarly training in psychology and
learning sciences. We value diversity, inclusion, and equity in our work and in
our team. Candidates from underrepresented backgrounds and groups are
especially encouraged to apply for this position.
Interested
candidates can submit the following application materials to this website: (1) cover letter;
(2) curriculum vitae; (3) research statement; (4) diversity statement; (5) one
or two samples of published work; and (6) three letters of recommendation.
Review of
applications begins February 25th,
2022 until
the position is filled.
Please
send any questions about the position to:
Brian
Galla
Associate Professor, Applied Developmental Psychology
Research Scientist, LRDC
University of Pittsburgh
gallabri@pitt.edu
Lab Website
Timothy
Nokes-Malach
Professor, Psychology
Senior Scientist, LRDC
University of Pittsburgh
nokes@pitt.edu
Lab Website
