Research Scientist/Postdoc | Winston Center on Technology and Brain Development

Fluxconference; Chapel Hill (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

Winston Center on Technology and Brain Development at UNC Chapel Hill seeks a Postdoctoral Researcher and a Research Scientist/Research Assistant Professor to advance projects combining developmental neuroscience, social affective neuroscience, and technology use. The roles involve coordinating 1–2 projects, data analyses, manuscript preparation, and potential supervision.

Applicants should have a PhD in Psychology, Neuroscience, or related field by start date; postdoctoral experience is

Qualifications

• PhD in Psychology, Neuroscience, or related field by start date.
• Experience coordinating research projects and supervising students or junior staff.
• Proficient in data analysis and manuscript preparation for scientific publications.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate 1–2 research projects with oversight responsibilities.
• Analyze longitudinal neuroimaging and behavioral data and prepare manuscripts.
• Supervise and mentor junior researchers and manage data collection.
• Collaborate with university faculty on joint projects and dissemination of findings.

Skills

Project coordination

Data analysis

Research supervision

Manuscript preparation

Collaboration

Education

PhD in Psychology, Neuroscience, or related field

Tools

fMRI

fNIRS

Job description

Research Scientist/Postdoc | Winston Center on Technology and Brain Development

Winston Center on Technology and Brain Development

Description

We are seeking a Postdoctoral Researcher and a Research Scientist/Research Assistant Professor in the Winston Center on Technology and Brain Development at UNC Chapel Hill to work on joint projects with Drs. Eva Telzer, Mitch Prinstein, Kaitlyn Burnell, Annie Maheux, and Anthony Vaccaro.

The researchers would work on unique projects and datasets that combine theories and methods in developmental neuroscience (longitudinal fMRI, fNIRS data), social affective neuroscience (emotional processing, social interactions), developmental psychopathology (e.g., health risk behaviors, internalizing and externalizing disorders), and technology use (digital media, smart devices, social media, AI). We use experimental designs, longitudinal methods, and have a lot of data for anyone looking for experience with project coordination, data analyses, manuscript preparation, research supervision, and/or novel data collection. The postdoc position will primarily offer experience managing 1-2 projects with opportunities to offer supervision and write manuscripts. The research scientist/research assistant professor position will focus on assisting the director of research with oversight of all Winston Center projects, as well as opportunities to offer supervision and direct manuscript preparation.

For both positions, applicants must have a PhD in Psychology, Neuroscience, or a related field by the time the position begins. Applicants applying for the Research Scientist/Research Assistant Professor position should have at least one year of postdoctoral experience at the time of the position start date.

Positions begin summer 2026 (specific start date flexible). Applicants should submit a CV, cover letter, and list contact information for 2-3 references for initial review.