Rutgers University
Postdoctoral Associate - M-EASE project
Rutgers University, New Brunswick, New Jersey, us, 08933
Position Details
Recruitment/Posting Title: Postdoctoral Associate - M-EASE project Department: SAS - Psychology Salary Details: $62,000 - $80,900 Offer Information: The final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including the candidate\'s qualifications, experience, and expertise, and availability of department or grant funds to support the position. We also take into consideration market benchmarks, if and when appropriate, and internal equity to ensure fair compensation relative to the university\'s broader compensation structure. We are committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages to attract and retain top talent. Benefits
Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees, based on position, which includes: Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax-deferred savings options Employee and dependent educational benefits Life insurance coverage Employee discounts programs For detailed information on benefits and eligibility, please visit: Rutgers benefits overview. Posting Summary: The Modeling Equitable and Accessible Spaces for Everyone (M-EASE) project in the Department of Psychology and Center for Cognitive Science is seeking a post-doctoral associate for an NSF-funded project on the social, environmental and linguistic factors that affect human wayfinding. Working with the PI and co-PIs in computer science, psychology, applied math and architecture/design, the postdoctoral fellow will be involved in all aspects of the research, including conceptualization, design, performance, analysis, and modeling of the results of VR experiments, and the preparation of manuscripts for publication. A doctoral degree in cognitive psychology, cognitive science, computer science/engineering, language sciences or a related field is required, as well as strong quantitative and programming skills. Experience with virtual reality development, machine learning, or advanced data analyses and modeling are highly desirable. Position Status: Full Time Posting Number: 25FA0682 Posting Open Date: Posting Close Date: Special Instructions to Applicants: Applicants selected for an interview will be asked to provide three letters of reference. Quick Link to Posting: https://jobs.rutgers.edu/postings/255863 Campus: Rutgers University-New Brunswick Home Location Campus: Busch (RU-New Brunswick) City: Piscataway State: NJ Location Details: The research will primarily be conducted in the Busch Psychology Building, which is located on the Busch Campus of Rutgers University in suburban Piscataway, NJ, on the Northeast Corridor, with commuting access to New York City, Princeton, and Philadelphia. Some research may be conducted at the New Jersey Institute of Technology, which is located in Newark NJ. Qualifications
Minimum Education and Experience:
A doctoral degree in cognitive psychology, cognitive science, computer science/engineering, language sciences, or a related field is required. The applicant should have strong programming skills and experience analyzing/modeling the results of human subject experiments. Certifications/Licenses:
NA Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
The applicant must have strong programming skills in Python, and experience in at least one of the following areas: virtual reality development, machine learning, analyzing and modeling complex data, motion capture, character animation and eye-tracking. The candidate should have strong spoken and written communication skills, excellent inter-personal skills, and the ability to interface with students and faculty in psychology, cognitive science, computer science, applied mathematics and architecture/design. Equipment Utilized:
Vive Focus 3 VR headset and eyetracker, Vicon motion capture system, Rokoko motion capture system, Pupil Core eye tracker. Software: Python, C#, C++, R, Unity, OpenXR, MakeHuman, MotionBuilder, Maya. Posting Details
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Applicants selected for an interview will be asked to provide three letters of reference. Quick Link to Posting:
https://jobs.rutgers.edu/postings/255863 Campus:
Rutgers University-New Brunswick Home Location Campus:
Busch (RU-New Brunswick) City:
Piscataway State:
NJ Location Details:
The research will primarily be conducted in the Busch Psychology Building, which is located on the Busch Campus of Rutgers University in suburban Piscataway, NJ, on the Northeast Corridor, with commuting access to New York City, Princeton, and Philadelphia. Some research may be conducted at the New Jersey Institute of Technology, which is located in Newark NJ. Pre-employment and Equal Opportunity
Pre-employment Screenings:
All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings. Immunization Requirements:
Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate\'s offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination. Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we value diversity of background and opinion, and prohibit discrimination or harassment on the basis of any legally protected class in the areas of hiring, recruitment, promotion, transfer, demotion, training, compensation, pay, fringe benefits, layoff, termination or any other terms and conditions of employment. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: Rutgers Non-Discrimination Statement.
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Recruitment/Posting Title: Postdoctoral Associate - M-EASE project Department: SAS - Psychology Salary Details: $62,000 - $80,900 Offer Information: The final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including the candidate\'s qualifications, experience, and expertise, and availability of department or grant funds to support the position. We also take into consideration market benchmarks, if and when appropriate, and internal equity to ensure fair compensation relative to the university\'s broader compensation structure. We are committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages to attract and retain top talent. Benefits
Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees, based on position, which includes: Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax-deferred savings options Employee and dependent educational benefits Life insurance coverage Employee discounts programs For detailed information on benefits and eligibility, please visit: Rutgers benefits overview. Posting Summary: The Modeling Equitable and Accessible Spaces for Everyone (M-EASE) project in the Department of Psychology and Center for Cognitive Science is seeking a post-doctoral associate for an NSF-funded project on the social, environmental and linguistic factors that affect human wayfinding. Working with the PI and co-PIs in computer science, psychology, applied math and architecture/design, the postdoctoral fellow will be involved in all aspects of the research, including conceptualization, design, performance, analysis, and modeling of the results of VR experiments, and the preparation of manuscripts for publication. A doctoral degree in cognitive psychology, cognitive science, computer science/engineering, language sciences or a related field is required, as well as strong quantitative and programming skills. Experience with virtual reality development, machine learning, or advanced data analyses and modeling are highly desirable. Position Status: Full Time Posting Number: 25FA0682 Posting Open Date: Posting Close Date: Special Instructions to Applicants: Applicants selected for an interview will be asked to provide three letters of reference. Quick Link to Posting: https://jobs.rutgers.edu/postings/255863 Campus: Rutgers University-New Brunswick Home Location Campus: Busch (RU-New Brunswick) City: Piscataway State: NJ Location Details: The research will primarily be conducted in the Busch Psychology Building, which is located on the Busch Campus of Rutgers University in suburban Piscataway, NJ, on the Northeast Corridor, with commuting access to New York City, Princeton, and Philadelphia. Some research may be conducted at the New Jersey Institute of Technology, which is located in Newark NJ. Qualifications
Minimum Education and Experience:
A doctoral degree in cognitive psychology, cognitive science, computer science/engineering, language sciences, or a related field is required. The applicant should have strong programming skills and experience analyzing/modeling the results of human subject experiments. Certifications/Licenses:
NA Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
The applicant must have strong programming skills in Python, and experience in at least one of the following areas: virtual reality development, machine learning, analyzing and modeling complex data, motion capture, character animation and eye-tracking. The candidate should have strong spoken and written communication skills, excellent inter-personal skills, and the ability to interface with students and faculty in psychology, cognitive science, computer science, applied mathematics and architecture/design. Equipment Utilized:
Vive Focus 3 VR headset and eyetracker, Vicon motion capture system, Rokoko motion capture system, Pupil Core eye tracker. Software: Python, C#, C++, R, Unity, OpenXR, MakeHuman, MotionBuilder, Maya. Posting Details
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Applicants selected for an interview will be asked to provide three letters of reference. Quick Link to Posting:
https://jobs.rutgers.edu/postings/255863 Campus:
Rutgers University-New Brunswick Home Location Campus:
Busch (RU-New Brunswick) City:
Piscataway State:
NJ Location Details:
The research will primarily be conducted in the Busch Psychology Building, which is located on the Busch Campus of Rutgers University in suburban Piscataway, NJ, on the Northeast Corridor, with commuting access to New York City, Princeton, and Philadelphia. Some research may be conducted at the New Jersey Institute of Technology, which is located in Newark NJ. Pre-employment and Equal Opportunity
Pre-employment Screenings:
All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings. Immunization Requirements:
Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate\'s offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination. Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we value diversity of background and opinion, and prohibit discrimination or harassment on the basis of any legally protected class in the areas of hiring, recruitment, promotion, transfer, demotion, training, compensation, pay, fringe benefits, layoff, termination or any other terms and conditions of employment. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: Rutgers Non-Discrimination Statement.
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