Post Doctoral Associate - Psychophysiology and Interoception

Rutgers University

United States, New Jersey, New Brunswick

Nov 16, 2024

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Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title	Post Doctoral Associate - Psychophysiology and Interoception
Department	SAS-Kinesiology & Health
Salary	Commensurate With Experience
Posting Summary	The Cardiac Neuroscience laboratory of the Department of Kinesiology and Health, located at the Center of Alcohol Studies on the Busch Campus of Rutgers University - New Brunswick conducts substance use research that integrates the conceptual models and methods of psychology, neuroscience, physiology, and advanced quantitative strategies. Our research focuses on cardiovascular signaling to understand the relationships between alcohol and other drug use behaviors, cognition, emotional regulation, and brain activity. This position focuses on psychophysiological methods to study how awareness of internal bodily states integrates with emotion regulation, cognition, mental and physical health, and behavioral flexibility towards alcohol and drugs. The post-doctoral associate will work collaboratively with physiologists, psychologists, and neuroscientists to model psychophysiological processes that support adaptive behavior.
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Posting Number	19FA1627
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Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience	A Ph.D. in Psychology or related field is required
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Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities	Preference will be given to applicants with demonstrated expertise in the study of interoception and the use of cardiovascular assessment techniques, who can conduct data analyses in SAS and code in Matlab, and who has a publication track record. The candidate should have excellent oral and written English language communication skills.
Equipment Utilized	ECG, Thought Technology
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Quick Link to Posting	https://jobs.rutgers.edu/postings/91909
Campus	Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Home Location Campus	Busch (RU-New Brunswick)
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