Liberty Lab Director & Cognitive Policy Researcher

Financial Management Association International; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Institute for Governance and Civics at Florida State University in Tallahassee seeks a Research Faculty member to serve as Lab Director for America’s Liberty Lab. The role combines advanced cognitive research with public policy impact, requiring leadership of the Liberty Lab and collaboration with faculty across disciplines.

The candidate should hold a Ph.D. by hire date, publish in academic outlets, and demonstrate ability to develop programmatic research for civic education and policy

Qualifications

• Ph.D. by the date of hire and eligible to work in the U.S.
• Research addressing liberty and American civics with policy impact.
• Ability to publish in academic outlets and produce policy-focused white papers.
• Willingness to lead program development of the IGC.

Responsibilities

• Head up the Liberty Lab and oversee lab practice and procedures.
• Equip cognitive lab facilities and coordinate with research faculty.
• Ensure student access to the Lab and liaise with communications team.
• Oversee IRB approvals and access to spaces and equipment.

Skills

Lab leadership

Research coordination

IRB familiarity

Policy communication

Education

Ph.D. degree

Tools

EEGs

Eye tracking

Biopac equipment

Job description

The Institute for Governance and Civics at Florida State University in Tallahassee seeks a Research Faculty member to serve as Lab Director for America’s Liberty Lab. The role combines advanced cognitive research with public policy impact, requiring leadership of the Liberty Lab and collaboration with faculty across disciplines.

The candidate should hold a Ph.D. by hire date, publish in academic outlets, and demonstrate ability to develop programmatic research for civic education and policy