Jean-Paul Snijder

Jean-Paul Snijder

Postdoctoral Researcher

Heidelberg University

I am a postdoctoral researcher specializing in measurement of cognitive abilities in Jan Rummel’s lab at the University of Heidelberg. My research primarily focuses on exploring individual differences in cognitive control and advancing psychometric practices. I am also actively involved in developing emerging statistical methodologies, particularly in Bayesian statistics, and am committed to making these advancements freely accessible through software tools and open science practices. As an avid R user, I find it invaluable for analysis, visualization, and script automation, especially for maintaining high standards of reproducibility, accountability, and shareability. A significant aspect of my training revolves around the theory of cognition, where I advocate for research that is not only theory-based but also demonstrates psychometric rigor. My goal is to continue contributing to cognitive research through innovative methods and rigorous theoretical frameworks.

Interests

  • Psychometrics
  • Working Memory Capacity
  • Attentional Control
  • Cognitive Modeling
  • Bayesian Modeling
  • Dynamic Structural Equation Models
  • Measurement

Education

  • Postdoctoral Researcher, 2021 - 2025

    Heidelberg University

  • Ph.D. in Cognitive Psychology, 2021

    Claremont Graduate University

  • M.A. in Cognitive Psychology, 2018

    Claremont Graduate University

  • B.A. in Psychological Science, 2014

    Azusa Pacific University

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