Job Information
Texas A&M University Postdoctoral Research Associate in College Station, Texas
Job Title
Postdoctoral Research Associate
Agency
Texas A&M Agrilife Research
Department
Agricultural Economics
Proposed Minimum Salary
Commensurate
Job Location
College Station, Texas
Job Type
Staff
Job Description
Job description
The Texas A&M University Human Behavior Laboratory (HBL) seeks a Postdoctoral Research Associate in behavioral economics, experimental economics, neuroeconomics or related fields to conduct research on decision making and choice process broadly defined, including but not limited to topics related to technology and innovation adoption, and automation. The HBL is a large facility with state-of-the-art equipment and software to simultaneously collect choice process data including eye tracking, facial expression analysis to assess human emotions, neural signals (electroencephalography), galvanic skin response (GSR) using incentivized experiments (https://hbl.tamu.edu).
Responsibilities
The position will work primarily on collaborative research at the HBL under the direction of lab professor and faculty affiliated with the HBL and the Institute for Advancing Health through Agriculture. The position will be actively involved in the design, implementation, and data analysis of incentivized experiments in the lab, field, and online. Develop a strong research portfolio and publication track-record. The position also requires responsibilities for supporting research and operations of the human behavior laboratory.
Required Education and Experience
- PhD degree in economics, agricultural economics, applied economics with emphasis in behavioral economics, experimental economics, neuroeconomics, or related fields.
Required Knowledge, Abilities and Skills
Record of research achievement and commitment to pursue high-quality research.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
Preferred Knowledge, Abilities and Skills
Experience using biosensors, including eye tracking, EEG, facial expressions to assess emotions, galvanic skin response.
Programming skills in oTree.D
Candidates should submit a cover letter with a clear description of their research interest, CV, a writing sample, and two letters of recommendation. The appointment is for one year, renewable based on performance and funding availability. The start date is on or around August 1, 2025. For questions, please email Dr. Marco Palma, at mapalma@tamu.edu.
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