Research Associate in Psychology

Long Term Memory Lab, Department of Psychology – University of Virginia

The Long Term Memory Lab in the Department of Psychology at the University of Virginia invites applications for a postdoctoral researcher position. The position will involve working on a project funded by the National Institutes of Health, the goal of which is to define the properties of the retrieval state, a neural brain state that supports accessing of stored information and engagement in which influences downstream processing and behavior.

The postdoctoral researcher will be primarily responsible for developing and analyzing scalp electroencephalographic (EEG) research studies, will manage data collection for these studies, including management of graduate students, a research coordinator, and/or undergraduate students, and will also have a central role in writing and dissemination of these studies.

Candidates must have received their PhD in psychology, neuroscience, or a closely related field by the appointment start date. Candidates must have experience conducting neural research on memory, attention, or related cognitive processes. Experience working with scalp EEG and/or functional magnetic resonance imaging data collection and analysis methods, as well as human subjects data collection, is preferred. The candidate must also have strong leadership and project management skills to manage multiple projects y are expected to maintain a safe lab culture, write research papers and grants, and help mentor undergraduates and graduate students in the laboratory.

Apply online at  and search for R005339.A. Attach a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and a list of three references including contact information. Please note that multiple documents can be uploaded in the box.

Review of applications will begin on August 22, 2025, but the position will remain open until filled. The University will perform background checks on all new hires prior to employment.

This is a one-year appointment; however, the appointment may be renewed for additional one-year increments, contingent upon available funding and satisfactory performance.

For questions about the position, please contact Nicole Long, Assistant Professor, at nml3kd.

For questions about the application process, please contact Rich Haverstrom, Academic Recruiter, at rkh6j.

For more information on the benefits available to postdoctoral associates at UVA, visit postdoc.virginia.edu and hr.virginia.edu/benefits.

The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.  to read more about UVA's commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment.