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The Department of Psychology at the University of Southern California (Los
Angeles, CA) invites applications for a tenure track Assistant Professor
position with an anticipated start date of August 2018. We seek applicants
engaged in outstanding research in quantitative psychology who develop
cutting-edge quantitative methods. Teaching responsibilities will be
primarily quantitative methods courses. The specific area of quantitative
focus is open, but applicants are particularly sought in any one of the
following areas:

(a) Categorical and latent class modeling, including Hierarchical Linear
Modeling (HLM), Growth Curve Modeling, and SEM;
(b) Psychological measurement, including contemporary issues in Item Response
Theory, Computerized Adaptive Testing, and incorporation of Individual
Differences, including cultural differences into measurement;
(c) Bayesian methods, particularly Markov Chain, Monte Carlo (MCMC)
techniques;
(d) Computational techniques for brain imaging (fMRI, NIRS, MEG, EEG) and
brain activity mapping, and the associated neurocomputational modeling of
cognition and perception;
(e) Large-scale analytical techniques, or what is often referred to as “Big
Data” methods: Social Network Analysis, Deep Learning, Bioinformatics
(including Genetics), Exploratory Data Mining, Predictive Analytics.

All applicants are required to have a Ph.D. at the time of appointment.  In
order to be considered for this position, applicants are required to submit
an electronic USC application; follow this job link or paste in a browser:
https://usccareers.usc.edu/job/los-angeles/assistant-professor-in-quantitative-psychology/1209/5401224
. The applicant should upload cover letter, CV, research statement,
representative scholarly papers, and names of three referees who will be
contacted by USC for a letter of reference. Please send any inquiries to
Professor Richard John at psychquantsearch@dornsife.usc.edu . Screening of
applicants will begin October 2, 2017, and continue until the position is
filled.

USC strongly values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity in
employment. USC is an equal-opportunity educator and employer, proudly
pluralistic and firmly committed to providing equal opportunity for
outstanding persons of every race, gender, creed and background. The
University particularly encourages women, members of underrepresented groups,
veterans and individuals with disabilities to apply. USC will make reasonable
accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing
so would result in an undue hardship. Further information is available by
contacting uschr@usc.edu.