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Post Doctoral

  • 501567
  • Las Cruces, New Mexico, United States
  • Post Doctoral
  • Post Doctoral
  • Staff Full-time
  • Closing at: Jan 15 2025 at 23:55 MST

Position Title: Post Doctoral

Employee Classification: Post Doctoral

College/Division: College of Hlth, Educ & Soc Trans

Department: 350400-EDUCATION RESEARCH AND BUDGETING

Internal or External Search: External - Open to all applicants

Location: Las Cruces

Offsite Location (if applicable):

Target Hourly/Salary Rate:  Commensurate with Experience

Appointment Full-time Equivalency:  1.0

Exempt or Non-Exempt:  Exempt

Summary:  We are looking for a highly motivated, organized, and knowledgeable post-doctoral researcher to join the Vision Sciences and Memory laboratory. The position will involve working in a highly productive and collaborative environment in which ongoing data collection, manuscript preparation, and grant proposal development are paramount. The selected researcher will have opportunities to work in visual search/attention, eye movement control, similarity, and virtual reality on both basic (theoretical) and use-inspired basic research projects. NMSU is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.

Classification Summary:
Assist, instruct and function as a role model for graduate students and postdoctoral fellows in a relevant research program.

Classification Standard Duties:
Supervise, direct, delegate and evaluate work of assigned staff. Oversee and/or conduct research. Assist in technical support for the delegated project. Create new opportunities by preparing and submitting new project proposals to national funding agencies. Perform related duties as required.

Required Education, Experience, Certification/License, Equivalency
Education- Doctorate degree in related field.
Experience- No previous work experience required.
Equivalency- None
Certifications/License-
Departmental Requirements-
Special Requirements-

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of university and department policies and procedures; principles and practices of organization and administration; principles of supervision, training, mentoring and performance evaluation; research techniques and designs; methodologies; data collection and analysis.
Skills in short- and long-range planning; problem analysis and resolution; report preparation and presentation; public contact and relations; oral and written communication; literature reviews and compilation; material development for scientific and non-scientific audiences; grant writing and peer reviewed publications; modification of existing models or development of new models. The applicant may be responsible for, but not limited to, assisting in technical and outreach support in the department and organizing outreach events and conferences addressing activities associated with the research project.
Ability to direct, evaluate, train and supervise the work of assigned personnel; develop and maintain effective working relationships; maintain accurate and orderly records; use independent judgment and initiative; organize and direct activities; analyze and evaluate information; make presentations; work as a member of a team; write technical reports, conference presentation papers, peer-reviewed journal articles and grant proposals.

Job Duties and Responsibilities
The responsibilities of the post-doctoral researcher as project manager will be to conduct oversight of the research program, to provide supervision to other personnel, and to oversee recruitment of participants and coordination of day-to-day project activities. The project manager will submit IRB applications for all new research, and will compile reports 2-3 times per semester relevant to all projects in order to keep the PI (Dr. Hout) apprised of the status of all ongoing research. The post-doctoral researcher will take part in all aspects of the research project, including: project conceptualization, IRB approval/maintenance, supervision of laboratory personnel, upkeep of laboratory equipment, oversight of data collection, programming and pilot testing of new experiments, data analysis, write-ups of results and research manuscripts, presentation of work at conferences and other venues, communication among internal and external research collaborators, and drafting of new grant proposals. Professional development in the form of (weekly) one-on-one mentoring with the PI, workshops, and other opportunities will be encouraged by the PI. The post-doctoral researcher will meet with the PI every six months (or more frequently) to review their progress and performance, and to explore whether or not the post-doctoral research requires additional support. Insufficient performance on one or more of the duties listed above may result in the post-doctoral researcher’s contract not being renewed after year 1. Research projects will include the following topics: medical image perception, visual attention, eye movement control, visual search, similarity perception, database creation, and incidental memory. Additionally, ideas for new project ideas/topics from the post-doctoral researcher will be encouraged by the PI. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications

 

Special Requirements of the Position

Department Contact:  Dr. Michael Hout, 575-646-3721, mhout@nmsu.edu

Contingent Upon Funding: Contingent upon funding

Bargaining Unit Eligibility: This is NOT a bargaining unit position with American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees (AFSCME).

Standard Work Schedule: Standard (M-F, 8-5)

If Not a Standard Work Schedule: 

Working Conditions and Physical Effort

Environment: Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment.

Physical Effort: No or very limited physical effort required.

Lifting Requirements: Requires handling of average-weight objects up to 10 pounds or some standing or walking.

Risk: No or very limited exposure to physical risk.

Recruitment Summary

We are New Mexico’s land-grant institution and a comprehensive research university dedicated to teaching, research public service and outreach at all levels. NMSU is a welcoming community of talented faculty, staff and students who are working together to make a difference. We are a NASA Space Grant College, a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI), a minority-serving institution (MSI) and home to the first Honors College in New Mexico. We offer an accessible education that shapes bright futures. 

NMSU provides learning opportunities to a diverse population of students and community members at four campuses, Cooperative Extension offices located in each of New Mexico’s 33 counties, 12 research and science centers, and through distance education.

NMSU Main Campus
Located in Las Cruces, NM, New Mexico State University's 900-acre main campus is located at the crossroads of I-10 and I-25 in the Southwestern United States. As a thriving center of higher education, deeply rooted in the regional tradition, its role as a comprehensive university is recognized throughout the state.

Doña Ana Community College
Founded in 1973 in collaboration with local school districts to support occupational education, DACC is now a leading community college that provides transformative educational opportunities that meet the workforce needs of Doña Ana County. With a focus on access, innovation and excellence, DACC offers over ninety degrees and certificates, adult education, specialized workforce training, and small business assistance. 

Alamogordo Campus
Established in 1958 to serve the needs of the airmen and families stationed at Holloman Air Force Base located only 10 miles west of Alamogordo, NMSUA is a community college with a long history of excellence that is supported by a caring community of hard-working students and dedicated faculty and staff. The campus is situated “on the hill” above Alamogordo and provides inspiring views of the city and the Tularosa Basin, offering the perfect venue for creative and motivated learning.

Grants Campus
NMSU Grants was established as a branch of New Mexico State University in 1968 through the cooperative efforts of New Mexico State University and Grants Municipal Schools. As a two-year branch community college, NMSU Grants serves the local communities in Cibola and McKinley counties, including the Pueblos of Acoma, Laguna, and Zuni, as well as Tohajiilee, San Mateo, San Rafael, Cubero, the City of Grants, and the Village of Milan.

Special Instructions to Applicants

The electronic application is the *official* document that will be used to qualify applicants. Paper/email documents will not be accepted. Required documents must be attached to this application.

EEO Statement
NMSU is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to assembling a diverse, broadly trained faculty and staff. Women, minorities, people with disabilities, and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. NMSU is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.

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