Postdoctoral Researcher in Educational Neuroscience

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); On-site; ZAR 400,000 - 700,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Research allowance

Conference travel

Job summary

Placements24 invites applications for a Postdoctoral Researcher in Educational Neuroscience based in Nelspruit, Mpumalanga. The role focuses on bridging brain science with teaching practices, requiring a PhD and strong publication record.

You will lead independent and collaborative studies, employ neuroimaging methods, and analyze data to publish in high-impact journals. Join a cutting-edge research environment with a competitive salary, research allowance, and opportunities for professional

Qualifications

• PhD required in Neuroscience, Psychology, Education or Cognitive Science with strong research focus.
• Experience with neuroimaging (EEG/fMRI) and/or cognitive/behavioral assessments.
• Proficiency in statistical analysis software (SPSS, R, Python).
• Excellent written and verbal communication; able to publish in peer-reviewed journals.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively on interdisciplinary projects.

Responsibilities

• Conduct independent and collaborative research in Educational Neuroscience.
• Design and implement studies including experimental protocols and data collection.
• Analyze complex neuroscientific and educational data using advanced statistics.
• Prepare manuscripts for publication and present findings at conferences.
• Mentor graduate and undergraduate researchers and support grant writing.

Job description

Placements24 invites applications for a Postdoctoral Researcher in Educational Neuroscience based in Nelspruit, Mpumalanga. The role focuses on bridging brain science with teaching practices, requiring a PhD and strong publication record.

You will lead independent and collaborative studies, employ neuroimaging methods, and analyze data to publish in high-impact journals. Join a cutting-edge research environment with a competitive salary, research allowance, and opportunities for professional