Durham University
Job title:
Postdoctoral Research Associate, Psychology
Company
Durham University
Job description
Job Information Organisation/CompanyDURHAM UNIVERSITY Research FieldPsychological sciences Researcher ProfileRecognised Researcher (R2)Established Researcher (R3) CountryUnited Kingdom Application Deadline13 Feb 2025 – 00:00 (UTC) Type of ContractOther Job StatusFull-time Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?NoOffer DescriptionThe RoleApplications are invited for a Postdoctoral Research Associate (PDRA) in cultural evolutionary modelling with a particular emphasis on examining the unique contributions of children to processes of culture change. This position is part of a larger European Research Council (ERC) Starting Grant, Children as Agents of Cultural Evolution-ChACE, led by Dr Sheina Lew-Levy (Durham University) along with a wider international collaboration team. The project aims to investigate whether (1) Peer cultures evidence distinct cultural evolutionary mechanisms from adult cultures; (2) Knowledge produced as part of peer cultures helps communities adapt to social and ecological change. The successful applicant will be based at Durham (UK) and will be responsible for producing cultural evolutionary agent-based models which will then be tested against empirical data collected in diverse field sites using Approximate Bayesian Computation. The successful applicant will be supervised by the PI (Sheina Lew-Levy) an advisor Jeremy Kendal (Durham University).ChACE will eventually integrate PhD students, Masters students, and RAs, who will work at local and international field sites to collect data against which the agent-based models will be tested. The project is thus ideally suited for someone who is organized, detail-oriented, and who is excited about working as part of an interdisciplinary team.The successful candidate will have a strong academic track record, including experience in designing, carrying out, analysing, and interpreting agent-based models and Approximate Bayesian Computation. Experience with any of the following topics and approaches will be a strong advantage
- Cultural evolution
- Individual/agent-based models
- Approximate Bayesian Computation
- Experimental/observational design
- Anthropological/developmental research on childhood
- Integrating theoretical and empirical research methods
- Teamwork and team management
- Strong scientific and public communication skills
However, we do not necessarily expect candidates to have experience in all of these, and we can provide training as needed on those which are unfamiliar. You will report to Dr. Sheina Lew-Levy as the PI on the grant. You will also be supported by Jeremy Kendal as an advisor on the grant.This post is fixed term for 35 months due to the length of funding available.The post-holder is employed to work on research/a research project which will be led by another colleague. Whilst this means that the post-holder will not be carrying out independent research in his/her own right, the expectation is that they will contribute to the advancement of the project, through the development of their own research ideas/adaptation and development of research protocols.Successful applicants will, ideally, be in post by June and September 2025, however alternative start dates can be discussed.When appointing to this role the University must ensure that it meets any applicable immigration requirements, including salary thresholds which are applicable to some visas.Where to apply WebsiteRequirementsAdditional InformationWork Location(s)Number of offers available 1 Company/Institute DURHAM UNIVERSITY Country United Kingdom City Durham, United Kingdom GeofieldContact CityDurham, United KingdomSTATUS: EXPIREDShare this page
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Durham
Job date
Thu, 16 Jan 2025 01:36:17 GMT
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