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Postdoctoral Fellow
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About the role
- The project's aims are to identify facial expressions and other non-verbal behavior that can predict conversational success and satisfaction among autistic and non-autistic adolescents.
- Ruth Grossman, will provide active, structured mentorship and opportunities to integrate into the Boston autism research and post-doctoral communities.
- The position is for two years, with the possibility of additional years if mutually agreed upon by the Lab Director and Fellow.
Responsibilities
- The primary research focus at the FACE Lab will be coding and analyzing facial and other non-verbal expressions within social context, while our partners at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) will focus on computer-driven analyses of the same expressions.
- The Postdoctoral Fellow will report to the FACE Lab Director and will collaborate on all aspects of the project at the FACE Lab and CHOP, taking primary leadership in data processing and analysis approaches at the FACE Lab, conference presentations, and manuscript preparation.
- The position is designed to serve as a stepping stone to a future career as an independent scientist and scholar and the Lab Director will encourage and support the Fellow to apply for independent or mentored grants to further their academic trajectory and independence.
- We also aim to collaborate with and be informed by the autism and autism research communities and remain accountable to all stakeholders, including providing active mentorship and growth opportunities to all lab members.
Nice to have
- Contribute to refining all aspects of data processing and analysis via regular meetings with Lab Directors and postdoctoral fellow(s) at Emerson and CHOP
- Provide feedback and input to Lab Director on implementation of methods, identifying both successes and areas for improvement
- Oversee the cleaning, processing, and statistical analysis of complex datasets in collaboration with Lab Director, including creation and implementation of data analysis pipelines and associated documentation
- Oversee/conduct data collection with autistic and non-autistic individuals and their families
- Ensure data processing methods, priorities, and timelines are maintained by RA and student researchers via training and supervision
- Ensure all lab staff and protocols adhere to research regulations, including IRB protocols
- Identify and pursue opportunities to write grant proposals toward establishing a funding pipeline for independent academic career after completion of the fellowship
- Ph.D. in Psychology, Child Development, Cognitive Science, Communication Disorders, or a related field required, preferably with a focus on non-verbal aspects of communication.
Compensation
- Minimum salary for this position is $63,480.
Benefits
- include outstanding health plans with limited out-of-pocket expenses, dental plans, generous time-off programs, and a 403(b) retirement benefit with a 9% employer contribution once eligible.
- Additional benefits, such as life and disability coverage as well as commuter offerings, are available.
- Please refer to our benefits website for a full list of benefits and eligibility requirements.
- In addition to a competitive salary, Emerson College is committed to the health and well-being of our employees and family members.
- We offer a generous benefits package to regular staff scheduled to work 20+ hours per week.
- Emerson Employment Categories influence work schedules, benefits eligibility, and time off policies.
Company info
- We are hiring a Postdoctoral Fellow for an exciting, newly NIH-funded project at the FACE Lab at Emerson College.
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