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The School of Psychology at UNSW is located in the Faculty of Science and has approximately 40 academic staff, 1600 undergraduate students and 150 postgraduate students. The school earns more competitive research funding and publishes more Tier 1 journal articles per academic than any other School in Australia. Our academics are very well connected within Australia and internationally. Historically, the School has played a leadership role in research, teaching and professional issues. The School has an academically rigorous but supportive culture, excellent research facilities, and offers great opportunities for students, visitors and collaborators.

About the role

• $75K - $100K plus 9.5% Superannuation and annual leave loading
• Fixed Term – 1 year with potential for extension to 2 years
• Full-time (35 hours per week)

The role of the Postdoctoral Fellow is to contribute to the research activities of a team of Cognition researchers in the School of Psychology at UNSW. The team includes Professor Ben Newell, Professor Brett Hayes, Associate Professor Danielle Navarro and Associate Professor Chris Donkin, who each run their own lab, but also collaborate on projects, grants, and weekly meetings. We are seeking up to four postdoctoral fellows, and each individual would focus on advancing the goals of a particular ARC Discovery Project Grant, while leaving open the possibility of wider collaboration.

The details of the grants are:

• A/Prof Chris Donkin
• Prof Benjamin Newell

Evidence-accumulation models of external influences on decision-making (DP190101675)

• Prof Brett Hayes
• A/Prof Danielle Navarro
• A/Prof Charles Kemp

The dog that didn't bark: A Bayesian account of reasoning from censored data (DP190101224)

• A/Prof Danielle Navarro
• Prof Benjamin Newell

The psychology of (not) wanting to know (DP190101076)

• Prof Brett Hayes
• Prof John Dunn
• Prof Michael Lee

Towards an integrated model of reasoning and reasoning development (DP190102160)

This is one of four (4) roles, each being run by Prof. Newell, Assoc Prof. Donkin and Prof. Hayes (x2). More information about each project can be found here:

http://www2.psy.unsw.edu.au/users/bnewell/UNSWCOGLABPOSTDOCS.pdf

About the successful applicant

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Completion, or close to completion of a PhD in Psychology, Cognitive Sciences, Decision Sciences or related disciplines.
• Demonstrated expertise in experimental design and statistical analysis.
• Demonstrated experience delivering high quality project outcomes in a timely manner.
• Demonstrated experience in conducting research, including preparing manuscripts, abstracts and grants and presenting research activities at seminars and conferences.
• Strong computational and data modelling skills.
• High level analytical and problem solving skills.
• Knowledge of the relevant literature domain is highly desirable.
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and as a member of a team.
• Excellent written, verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of health and safety responsibilities and commitment to attending relevant health and safety training.

You should systematically address the selection criteria listed within the position description in your application. In your cover letter please indicate which of the four roles you are interested in. Candidates should feel free to indicate interest in more than one role.

Please apply online - applications will not be accepted if sent to the contact listed.

Contact:

Prof. Ben Newell

E: ben.newell@unsw.edu.au
W: http://www2.psy.unsw.edu.au/users/bnewell/

Assoc. Prof. Christopher Donkin

E: c.donkin@unsw.edu.au
W: http://www2.psy.unsw.edu.au/users/cdonkin/

Prof. Brett Hayes

E: b.hayes@unsw.edu.au
W: http://www.psy.unsw.edu.au/contacts-people/academic-staff/professor-brett-hayes

Assoc. Prof. Danielle Navarro

E: d.navarro@unsw.edu.au
W: https://compcogscisydney.org/

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