Research Scientist

UVA's Educational Neuroscience Lab, located within the Center for Advanced Study of Teaching and Learning at theSchool of Education and Human Developmentat the University of Virginia, is seeking to identify aResearch Scientist.We seek candidates with strong research backgrounds to work on an NIH-funded project using fMRI to characterize the involvement of memory systems in math learning.

The Educational Neuroscience Lab is dedicated to understanding the cognitive, emotional, and neural processes that underpin school readiness skills. Our research explores how the Mind/Brain engages in activities such as math, reading, and social cognition, utilizing concepts from psychology, cognitive science, neuroscience and biology. We are committed to a collaborative and multidisciplinary approach to research. The Educational Neuroscience Lab is a multidisciplinary, developmental cognitive neuroscience lab dedicated to understanding the cognitive, emotional and neural processes that shape school readiness skills. In our lab, we study how the Mind/Brain engages in math, reading and social cognition. We use concepts and tools from psychology, cognitive science, neuroscience and biology to understand how children acquire school readiness skills. Our work covers a wide range of topics, and we are a highly collaborative, interdisciplinary research group with many active collaborations both within and outside of UVA.

The successful candidate will develop a rigorous research program that contributes to, and complements, ongoing research studies of typical and atypical neurocognitive development as well as contributing to the development of research grant proposals. This individual may pursue independent research funding that complements ongoing lab research. Successful candidates should have effective written and oral communication skills as evidenced by a solid track record of scientific manuscripts and presentations.

The position will report directly to the PI,Tanya Evans, and will be expected to work in tandem with the other researchers in the lab while collaborating on research projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute a rigorous research program that aligns with and complements ongoing studies of both typical and atypical neurocognitive development.

• Engage in collaborative research with other lab members and contribute to a multidisciplinary team effort.

• Contribute to the preparation and submission of research grant proposals, and pursue independent funding opportunities that align with the lab's research focus.

• Communicate research findings effectively through scientific manuscripts, presentations, and other scholarly activities.

• Work closely with the Principal Investigator (PI), Tanya Evans, as well as other lab researchers to advance research objectives and foster a collaborative environment.

Required Qualification:

• Doctoral degree or master's degree with significant experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Cognitive Neuroscience, Psychology, Education, or a related field.

• Demonstrated expertise in cognitive neuroscience research, particularly related to learning and memory.

• Proven track record of successful scientific publications and presentations.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a highly interdisciplinary research setting.

• Experience with research grant proposals and securing funding

Physical Demands
This is primarily a sedentary job involving extensive use of desktop computers. The job does occasionally require traveling some distance to attend meetings, and programs.

Compensation: anticipated salary is $85,000-$90,000 commensurate with education and experience, includes UVA benefits.

Application Instructions: Apply Now. Internal applicants must apply through their UVA Workday profile, search Find Jobs and then R0065135. Complete an application online and include the following documents:

• A CV/resume

• A cover letter

The position will remain open until filled. This position will not sponsor applicants for work visas. This restricted position is a 12-month appointment, and continuation is dependent upon project need, availability of funding, and performance. The University will perform background checks on all new hires prior to employment.

For additional information about the position, please contact Tanya Evans (tme4j@virginia.edu) For questions about the application process, please contact Margaret Weeks (mew7ys@virginia.edu).

In alignment with President Ryan's UVA strategic plan, CASTL is committed to:

• Recruiting talented and diverse doctoral students, post-doctoral fellows, faculty, and staff;

• Recruitment and retention of a diverse workforce and providing an inclusive and supportive environment in which staff and faculty are recognized as integral to the success of our work; and

• Promoting a culture of integrity, mutual respect, excellence, collaboration, and innovation.

The University of Virginia, including the UVA Health System which represents the UVA Medical Center, Schools of Medicine and Nursing, UVA Physician's Group and the Claude Moore Health Sciences Library, are fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, and family medical or genetic information.