Open postdoc positions

These positions have now been filled, but if you’re interested in possible future positions, please get in touch.

We are actively recruiting 2 postdocs to begin in 2022 or 2023. Please see the official ad below. For more details about the lab and future directions, check out this page, which is geared toward grad school applicants but also contains a lot of useful information for postdoc candidates. You can also read more about one of the funded grants here.

Postdoctoral Positions in the Memory Modulation Lab at Boston College

The Memory Modulation Lab at Boston College (PI: Maureen Ritchey) is seeking to hire 2 postdoctoral researchers for NSF and NIH funded projects investigating the cognitive and brain processes predicting variability in episodic memory quality. The planned research involves behavioral, functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI), and transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) methods. The lab is located in the Department of Psychology and Neuroscience at Boston College, and fMRI and TMS research will be conducted at nearby institutions with research-dedicated neuroimaging centers.

Requirements for the position include: a Ph.D. in psychology, neuroscience, or a related field, experience with cognitive neuroscience methods (especially fMRI), and demonstrable skills in one or more programming languages (e.g., R, Python, Matlab). The successful applicant will have a promising publication record and an interest in learning and memory processes. The start date is flexible within the next year. Salary is currently based on the NIH payscale.

To apply, please send a cover letter and CV detailing your research experience, qualifications, and names of three references to Dr. Maureen Ritchey, maureen.ritchey@bc.edu. For more information about the lab, including our approach to supportive mentorship and an inclusive lab culture, please see: www.thememolab.org.