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The University of Texas at Austin · 20 hours ago

Postdoctoral Fellow

positionAustin, TX
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityMid, Senior Level
money$66K/yr - $66K/yr

The University of Texas at Austin is inviting applications for a Postdoctoral Fellow in the Science of Learning and Metacognition Lab. The role involves designing, implementing, and evaluating interventions to support self-regulated learning in undergraduates, while also allowing for the development of independent projects within the lab.

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Responsibilities

Data collection
Data processing and analyses
Manuscript and Grant Writing
Staff supervision
Project management

Qualification

Ph.D. in PsychologyCognitive learning scienceQuantitative data analysesR programmingProject managementCommunication of scienceOrganizational skillsInterpersonal skillsWriting skillsMentorship

Required

A Ph.D. in Psychology, Educational Psychology, or related field (earned less than three years prior to start date)
Expertise in cognitive learning science, metacognition, and motivation
Experience in quantitative data analyses in R

Preferred

Experience programming tasks (e.g., jspsych, Qualtrics)
Experience with timeseries or longitudinal data analysis
Experience with qualitative or mixed-methods analyses
Experience with communication of science to general audiences
Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills
Strong writing skills
Mentorship of undergraduates

Benefits

Retirement Plan Eligibility: The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length. This position has the option to elect the Optional Retirement Program (ORP) instead of TRS, subject to the position being 40 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

Company

The University of Texas at Austin

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The University of Texas at Austin is one of the largest public universities in the United States.
dateFounded in 1922
location
Austin, Texas, USA
people-size10001+ employees
web-link
http://www.mccombs.utexas.edu

H1B Sponsorship

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Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
unknown
Key Investors
Republic Capital Group
2022-09-14Series Unknown

Leadership Team

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Will Whiting
Chief Development Officer
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