The Center for Strategic Communication (CSC) and the Department of Psychology at
Arizona State University seek an Assistant Research Professor in multi-modal
neuroimaging beginning August 2012. This position would support a research project
sponsored by the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) involving
multi-modal neuroimaging (fMRI + EEG) of narrative comprehension and persuasion.

The appointment is for full time employment (40 hours per week). Initial appointment is
through April 2013 and renewal for up to two additional 18 month periods is possible,
contingent on continued funding by the sponsor and satisfactory job performance.
Salary is up to $70,000 depending on experience and qualifications. Support for travel
to conferences will be available. Affiliations and collaborative opportunities with other
academic units are possible. Applicants are responsible for relocation and housing
expenses. Preferred start date is August 16, 2012.
The University offers subsidized health insurance and other standard benefits. For
additional information please see: http://cfo.asu.edu/hr-benefits.

Eligibility and Required Expertise
Applicants must have a relevant earned doctoral degree in Biomedical Engineering,
Electrical Engineering, Neuroscience, or a related field/discipline. Candidates with
pending degrees who will have successfully completed all requirements by August 15,
2012 will also be considered.
Applicants must have relevant expertise in fMRI and EEG data acquisition methods,
signal processing, and quantitative analysis of neuroimaging data.

Desired Expertise
Relevant expertise or experience in multi-modal mapping (fMRI + EEG) of cognitive and
social psychological processes and/or neuropsychology of narrative or persuasion.
Experience with behavioral experimental design. Candidates with existing postdoctoral
positions and relevant publication record are preferred.

Responsibilities
Assistant Research Professors are expected to carry out the research plan and fulfill the
goals established with the supervising faculty members, Drs. Gene Brewer and Leslie
Baxter; to assist the supervising faculty members and other Principal Investigators in
fulfilling the requirements of the grant in a timely manner; to communicate regularly with
the supervising faculty member and other members of the research team; and to notifythe faculty member of any change in research plans.
Beyond grant-related activities, our facilities will help create valuable opportunities for
the postdoctoral scholar to continue their fMRI and EEG research agenda, develop new
multi-modal techniques, teach, and get training experience.
For further information about the position contact Prof. Gene Brewer,
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Application
Application deadline is July 13, 2012. If the position is not filled, applications will be
reviewed every subsequent Friday until the position is filled.
Submit application materials electronically with all documents included in a single PDF
file, to include the following:
1. A cover letter stating your interest in the Assistant Research Professor position.
Provide details on
a. how your research and expertise relate to neuroimaging, especially with
regard to combining data from fMRI and EEG.
b. how your research and expertise relate to the project described above, and
c. your long-term professional goals.
2. An up-to-date curriculum vitae.
3. Names and contact information for two references who agree to be contacted.
4. Copies of up to three published papers/scholarly work.
5. Scanned copies of current academic transcripts from all degree awarding institutions.
Official transcripts will be requested from those who received formal offers.
Send materials to:
Josephine Wong, Program Manager
Center for Strategic Communication
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ASU is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to excellence
through diversity. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. ASU’s complete
non-discrimination statement can be found at: http://www.asu.edu/titleIX/
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