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Dr. Andrei Cimpian is hiring a Postdoctoral Associate to work on a range of topics in cognitive and social-cognitive development, including stereotyping, motivation, explanation/intuitive theories, and essentialism. The Postdoctoral Associate would join Dr. Cimpian’s Cognitive Development Lab at New York University. For more information about the lab’s research, please see https://CimpianLab.com . The start date is fall 2026. The position is for one year and is renewable based on performance and availability of funds. The salary is competitive with standards for federally funded postdoctoral positions. Review of applications will begin on August 24, 2026 and will continue until the position is filled. We welcome applications from international candidates; however, please note that NYU is not an E-Verify employer and therefore unable to support STEM OPT extensions.   This position is based in New York and the selected candidate will be expected to work...

GRINNELL COLLEGE. The Department of Psychology invites applications for a tenure-track appointment in social psychology, broadly defined, beginning Fall 2027, with strong institutional support for research and professional development. Assistant Professor (Ph.D.) preferred; Instructor (ABD) or Associate Professor possible. We seek a candidate who is enthusiastic about teaching intermediate and advanced courses in social or personality psychology. The ability to teach introductory psychology, research methods and/or statistics is highly desirable. Our energetic faculty teach a laboratory-based curriculum embedded within a natural science perspective and emphasize inclusive, evidence-based pedagogy and meaningful faculty-student research collaboration. The department’s strong commitment to inclusivity is evident by our record of success in attracting and retaining students from diverse backgrounds. Our innovative curriculum enables exploration of the boundaries and...

The Department of Psychology at the University of California, Irvine, invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant Professor level. The Department of Psychology seeks to expand its expertise in quantitative, computational, and data science approaches to understanding human behavior and psychological processes. Scholars in this area may develop or apply advanced methods, including machine learning and artificial intelligence, computational modeling, causal inference, epidemiologic methods, advanced statistical modeling, natural language processing, network analysis, and other data science approaches, to address complex psychological questions. Their research may leverage large-scale, population-based, intensive longitudinal, multimodal, or digitally-generated behavioral data, including text, social interaction, smartphones and sensors, administrative and clinical records, cohort and registry data, and other emerging sources of human behavioral data....

The Department of Psychology in the College of Arts and Sciences at American University invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor beginning August 1, 2027. We welcome applications from candidates engaged in high-quality research in Cognitive or Social Psychology, with the specific area of research being open. The successful candidate will be expected to establish an externally supported research program of research and teach courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels. In addition to a commitment to excellence in both teaching and research, responsibilities will include participation in department, school, and university activities. Applicants should have a PhD or an anticipated PhD completion by August 1, 2027.     The annual salary range is $100,000-110,000. Full review of applications will begin October 1, 2026 and will continue until the position is filled, subject to on-going budgetary approval. Please...

Lawrence University of Wisconsin, a selective undergraduate liberal arts college and conservatory of music located in Appleton, Wisconsin, invites applications for two full-time tenure-track positions, at the rank of Assistant Professor of Psychology, to begin September 1, 2027. One position is in social psychology and the other position may be in one of the following areas: cognitive, biological, developmental or clinical/counseling psychology.  We seek individuals who are dedicated teachers passionate about working with undergraduates in a liberal arts setting, active and engaging scholars, and effective mentors for students from diverse backgrounds. Successful candidates will teach Research Methods on rotation, as well as courses in their specialty area (at both the intermediate and advanced levels). One of these courses will involve a laboratory where students gain hands-on skills in research and/or applied psychology. Additionally, successful candidates will contribute to...

The Psychology Department at Furman University invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor. Candidates must have expertise in social or social cognitive psychology and be committed to excellent teaching and producing high-quality research with undergraduate collaborators. A Ph.D. in Psychology is required by the position’s start date of August 1, 2027. The successful candidate will join a vibrant and supportive department with outstanding teaching and research resources. Candidates will teach courses in stereotyping, prejudice, and discrimination, along with introductory psychology and research methods and statistics. They may also have the opportunity to teach other courses that support or expand the department’s curriculum, including a first-year writing seminar. The teaching load is five courses per year, split over two semesters. Faculty are also expected to serve as research mentors to...

The Department of Psychology at Amherst College invites applications for a full-time tenure-track position at the rank of assistant professor from candidates with a Ph.D. in social psychology, beginning July 1, 2027. This appointment is ideal for candidates with a strong commitment to teaching and an active research program. The successful candidate will be able to develop and teach courses that include introductory psychology, statistics, social psychology, and an advanced seminar; will supervise honors projects; and will contribute to the overall academic environment of the psychology department and the college. The teaching load is two courses per semester. Amherst College is one of the most diverse liberal arts colleges in the country. The college is committed to providing financial aid that meets 100 percent of every student’s demonstrated need, and nearly 60 percent of Amherst students receive financial aid. Our expectation is that the successful candidate will excel at...

The Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences at Fairfield University invites applications for a full-time Visiting Assistant Professor for the 2024-25 academic year (Fall 2024 and Spring 2025). The area of specialization is open, but preference will be given to applicants with expertise in social, cognitive, or developmental psychology.  Applicants should have a strong commitment to excellence in undergraduate teaching and are expected to have completed a Ph.D. in psychology or a related field, but strong ABD candidates will also be considered. The teaching load is 4 courses per semester and will include courses such as General Psychology, Statistics and Research Methods, as well as courses in the candidate’s area of specialization. The Department consists of 12 full-time faculty in our undergraduate program, representing a range of specialties.  We are housed in a spacious, well-equipped facility in the Bannow Science Center. There is a vibrant culture...

Application Deadline: Nov. 15, 2022 With the support of the SPSP Board of Directors, the editorial leadership team for  Personality and Social Psychology Review  seeks applications for an Editorial Fellowship position for psychologists from historically excluded groups. For this call, our particular focus is on scholars in Africa, the Middle East, and Latin America, as well as Indigenous scholars in any country. The Fellow will join an innovative, collaborative, and supportive editorial team as an Associate Editor for 12 months, beginning on Jan. 1, 2023. The position includes an honorarium stipend of $2,500 USD. In service of SPSP's core values of innovation, rigor, diversity, and inclusiveness, this pilot fellowship program seeks to create a supportive pathway to editorial leadership for psychologists from communities that have been historically excluded from these roles. The goal of the fellowship is to identify and support someone who (1) is interested in...

We’re significantly expanding our team! Join a group of Data Scientists, Social Scientists, and Civic Design Researchers working to meet DC's most critical problems and promote equitable outcomes for all Washingtonians. Thanks to federal recovery funds, the District has the opportunity to test innovative and bold ideas to build back better. Over the next three years, The Lab will help policymakers evaluate these efforts to make informed decisions. We need Data Scientists and Social Scientists at the Masters, ABD, PhD level and beyond with strong applied research, coding, statistics, and modeling skills to support this expansion. Check out some examples of our past and current work on transit subsidies , road safety , body-worn cameras , and rental assistance . Who we’re looking for: Team players, who want to use scientific tools to make a positive difference in DC residents’ lives, particularly for historically disadvantaged...