Apply psychometrics and cognitive assessment expertise in Montreal to design reliable game-based measures of human neurotypes and cognition.
McGill University seeks a Postdoctoral Fellow working with Professor Blake Richards on The Citadel of the Mind Project. You will adapt established cognitive tasks into engaging video-game mechanics, measuring working memory, response inhibition, cognitive flexibility, and time perception. The research combines cognitive tests with conversational artificial intelligence interactions.
Key Responsibilities:
- Adapt cognitive tasks, constructs, scoring methods, and interpretation limits
- Specify stimuli, timing, and calibration for software implementation
- Design pilots collecting baseline multimodal data from over 1,000 participants
- Evaluate device, gameplay, and cultural effects on comparability
- Develop reproducible pipelines testing reliability and validity
Requirements:
- PhD in cognitive neuroscience, psychology, or related discipline
- Expertise in psychometrics and experimental design
- Experience evaluating measurement reliability
- Proficiency in statistical analysis and reproducible research
- Python coding experience; latent models preferred
This McGill postdoctoral fellowship combines cognitive assessment, psychometrics, Python, and reproducible research within a large-scale neurotype study.
Cognitive Psychometrics Postdoctoral Fellow in Montréal employer: McGill University
McGill University is an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant work culture that fosters innovation and collaboration in the heart of Montreal. As an Assistant Professor, you will have access to extensive resources for research and teaching, along with opportunities for professional development and community engagement, making it a rewarding environment for academic growth and impactful contributions.
