20 jobs found

The Weinberg Institute seeks applicants willing to collaboratively and innovatively contribute to the developing Institute, the mission of which is to create a world class center for cognitive science research and teaching, at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. The Weinberg Institute for Cognitive Science at The University of Michigan invites applications from creative, highly qualified and motivated researchers for a two-year postdoctoral position. The position is primarily a research appointment, but also involves annually co-teaching  a cognitive science graduate or undergraduate seminar with a UM faculty member, or the instruction of one Cognitive Science course.  The desired start date of the appointment is September 2023, but this is negotiable. We welcome applications working in all areas of cognitive science spanning linguistics, philosophy, psychology, neuroscience, and related fields such as computer science / AI and psychiatry. Applications should...

Description The Department of Psychology at Denison seeks applicants for a three-year Visiting Assistant Professor position beginning August 2023. We are looking to hire a social or cultural psychologist with a specialization in race, ethnicity and/or diversity science. The teaching load is 6 courses per academic year. The successful candidate will teach a range of courses including Cultural Psychology, Social Psychology, an intermediate level research course, electives within the psychology curriculum that engage with issues of diversity and inclusion (e.g. Psychology of Diversity), an upper-level seminar in the candidate’s area of specialty, and Introductory Psychology (which includes a significant laboratory component).  We seek individuals who are committed to a liberal arts education and helping undergraduate students to understand and appreciate psychological science and its applications. Working closely with students is a primary responsibility...

Graduate Student and Post-doctoral Fellow Research Fellowships Research Fellowships: Graduate Student Research Fellowships are available with the U.S. Army Research Institute for the Behavioral and Social Sciences (ARI).   Location: Students will work according to a hybrid system of remote and office locations. Starting in Summer 2023, most work will be performed in ARI’s office at Fort Belvoir, VA. As such, priority will be given to candidates who reside in the Washington DC area.           Wage: The hourly wage ranges from $18.00 to $32.00 and is determined by the graduate student’s academic standing and program of study. Graduate students interested in these fellowships will be expected to work up to but no more than 20-30 hours per week and have the option of working 40 hours per week during summer.           Research Support: The Foundational Science Research Unit (FSRU) conducts applied research on team effectiveness and houses ARI's Basic...

Position:   Full-time Location:   Remote Organization:   Curio Reports to:   Chief Science Officer Purpose ‍ Curio invites applicants who are academically trained who want to transition to industry for a postdoctoral fellowship under the supervision of Dr. Jennifer Huberty, Fractional Chief Science Officer. The trainee will work with Curio Science establishing evidence for business priorities.‍ What you’ll do The primary responsibility will be to help implement a randomized controlled trial, develop research questions and study design, analyze data for and write manuscripts and assist in grant writing. The trainee will also serve as a scientific writer and conduit to communicating scientific evidence to our customers (e.g., blogs, social media posts, newsletters) which includes keeping abreast of research and advancements in psychedelic science and developing story ideas and press releases. The position is a   one-year...

    Black Youth/Young Adult Mental Health, Clinical or Clinical Developmental Psychology, Faculty of Health The Department of Psychology, Faculty of Health at York University invites highly qualified candidates to apply for a professorial stream tenure-track appointment in Black Youth/Young Adult Mental Health at the Assistant Professor level, to commence July 1, 2023. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. All York University positions are subject to budgetary approval. This position is open to qualified individuals who self-identify as Black peoples of African Descent (for example Africans and African heritage people from the Caribbean, Americas, Europe). Recognizing the underrepresentation of Black faculty, this opportunity supports the University’s Affirmative Action program and has been developed based on the special program provisions of the Ontario Human Rights Code. To receive full consideration, candidates should complete and...

As of the 1 August 2024 or by agreement, we are looking for a   Professor of Child and Adolescent Psychology (open rank) In this role, you will generally be responsible for the field of Child and Adolescent Psychology at the newly created Faculty of Behavioural Sciences and Psychology. The study program in psychology will begin with the first year’s bachelor program in the fall semester of 2024 and will thereafter be built up successively. You will teach the undergraduate course in Developmental Psychology and gradually take on other courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels. You will actively participate in the further design and detailed planning of the curriculum, especially in the planned Master's specialization in Child and Adolescent Psychology, where you will assume primary responsibility. You will develop an innovative research program with international outreach and—in cooperation with the Professor of Clinical Psychology—actively assist in...

Dr. Andrea Vial is hiring a Post-Doctoral Associate to join the Social Roles and Beliefs Lab at New York University Abu Dhabi (NYUAD). The Post-Doctoral Associate will be expected to work on a range of projects focused on the psychology of gender segregation, including topics such as such as gender stereotyping, bias, and prejudice; self-stereotyping and identity threat; and gender identification and in-group bias. For more information about the lab’s research please see www.socialroleslab.com . In addition to contributing to research led by the PI, Post-Doctoral Associates at the Social Roles and Beliefs Lab are encouraged to start and lead new projects on related topics.   The start date is flexible, but ideally no later than September 1, 2023. The position is for two years , renewable up to five years based on performance. The terms of employment are highly competitive and will include housing and travel subsidies. This position is not located in the United...

The successful candidate will conduct research in social cognition applying mathematical modeling to understand judgments and decisions in the realms of stereotyping and prejudice. The successful candidate will work on and contribute to scientific publications in leading journals of the field. The successful candidate will join a team doing research in various fields, including social cognition, memory, reasoning and thinking, often using mathematical models to leverage conclusions about latent factors underlying behavior in these domains. The position is financed by a research grant for a social-cognitive project and is limited to the project duration of three years (36 months). The position permits the candidate to further develop her/his scientific career by contributing to the social-cognitive project and by working on the candidate’s own research projects. Guidance of undergraduate and (post-) graduate students will contribute to career and skills development. The...

The social psychology faculty at New York University Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) are inviting applications for three, two-year Post-Doctoral Associate positions in the area of social and political psychology to start September 2023 (starting date negotiable).The postdoctoral associate will work on quantitative research projects focusing on areas related to gender (e.g., gender roles, masculinity / femininity, gender identity), sexuality, and/or the antecedents and consequences of inequality, prejudice, or discrimination, broadly defined. The postdoctoral associate will work under the supervision of either   Jaime Napier   or   P.J. Henry . A number of skills are considered plusses but by no means are all required. Experience working with archival data sets and/or large survey data sets (e.g., ANES, GSS, WVS), and with interdisciplinary research (e.g., sociology, gender studies, political science, human development) is a plus. Strong quantitative skills are important, including expertise...

Yale University: Postdoctoral Research Fellow The Yale Program on Climate Change Communication ( http://climatecommunication.yale.edu ) invites applications for a full-time Postdoctoral Research Fellow to contribute to our ongoing experimental research on the public's climate change knowledge, risk perceptions, policy preferences, and behavior. The program conducts scientific surveys and message experiments at the national, international, and global scales, as well as with specific communities and organizations. The program also includes several projects that engage the public in climate change science and solutions. Salary: $60,000/year Responsibilities ·      Conduct scientific research to advance the theory and practice of effective climate change communication, and the psychological, cultural, political, and social factors influencing public awareness, risk perceptions, policy preferences and behavior. ·      Contribute to...

Tenure-Track Assistant Professor Position in Psychology   The Department of Psychology and Counseling at the University of Central Arkansas (UCA) invites applications for an Assistant Professor, tenure-track position, to begin August 16, 2022. A Ph.D. in Psychology or closely related field is required. Areas of scholarship and expertise are open with some preference for candidates who can contribute to our programs/coursework in experimental psychology, health psychology, sport psychology, or industrial/organizational psychology. We are eager to support applicants who bring diversity to the department and university.   Position Responsibilities ·         Serve as a core member of the undergraduate faculty with some teaching in the graduate programs. ·         Develop and teach courses supported by the scholarship of teaching and learning and that meet program and department needs. ·         Conduct an active program of research and scholarship with a...

Visiting Assistant Professor Department of Psychological & Brain Sciences, Indiana University-Bloomington We seek to fill one position for a visiting assistant professor to teach undergraduate courses in the area of either Social Psychology, Cognitive Psychology, or Neuroscience. The candidate may also contribute to general courses in our psychology or neuroscience majors, such as introductory psychology, experimental methods, and statistics. This will be a 1-year appointment, renewable for one additional year. The teaching load is five courses per year. Candidates with a doctorate in psychology or related field in hand at the time of appointment are preferred, but those who have completed all degree requirements except the dissertation defense (i.e., ABDs) will be considered. Applicants should have documented teaching experience and  submit a letter of application that includes a statement of teaching philosophy and experience, evidence of teaching effectiveness, a...

Full-time Teaching Faculty , Department of Psychological & Brain Sciences, Indiana University-Bloomington. The Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences seeks to fill a   full-time non-tenure track Lecturer   position whose responsibilities will consistent primarily of undergraduate teaching in the area of cognitive psychology, including candidates at the intersection of cognitive psychology and other subdisciplines (e.g., neuroscience, social psychology, etc.). We especially welcome candidates who add diversity to the department, are excited about pedagogy, committed to evidence-based teaching and innovative methods, and could also provide instruction for some core courses such as introductory psychology, research methods and statistics. The ideal candidate will have experience as an instructor of record at the college level with an interest in adding value to the undergraduate program. The initial contract period is for three years, with reappointment annually and...

Visiting Assistant Professor , Department of Psychological & Brain Sciences, Indiana University-Bloomington We seek to fill one position for a visiting assistant professor to teach undergraduate courses in the area of either Developmental Psychology or Industrial/Organizational Psychology. The candidate will also contribute to general introductory courses in our psychology or neuroscience majors. This will be a 1-year appointment, renewable for one additional year. The teaching load is five courses per year. Candidates with a doctorate in psychology or related field in hand at the time of appointment are preferred, but those who have completed all degree requirements except the dissertation defense (i.e., ABDs) will be considered. Applicants should have documented teaching experience and   submit a letter of application that includes a statement of teaching philosophy and experience, evidence of teaching effectiveness, a diversity, equity, and inclusion statement (i.e., a...

The Bryn Mawr College Data Science Program and Department of Psychology are accepting applications for a postdoctoral fellowship for academic year 2023-2024. The fellowship is renewable for a second year. This is a research-based fellowship that also provides opportunities for mentored teaching in a liberal arts setting.   Postdoctoral Fellowship Description:  T he fellowship research area is in psychology and involves opportunities to collaborate on research in emotion regulation, close relationships and lifespan development in the laboratory of Dr. Marc Schulz , Professor of Psychology on the Sue Kardas PhD 1971 Professorship and Director of Data Science. Dr. Schulz is also the Associate Director of the Harvard Study of Adult Development (HSAD), an 8-decade longitudinal study tracking development and adaptation across the lifespan.   The current phase of the HSAD focuses on questions of social connection, emotional regulation, relationship health,...

Duke Kunshan University (DKU) invites applications to an open-rank multi-year visiting faculty position in Behavioral Science and/or Psychology beginning in the academic year 2023-2024.  We are looking for a behavioral scientist with training in psychology and/or research experience in psychology. The ability to use quantitative research methods, with expertise in cognitive psychology, social psychology and/or political psychology is a plus. The successful candidate will be expected to teach Introduction to Psychology and Introduction to Behavioural Science, as well as courses in her/his areas of expertise.   As an international intellectual community that encourages diversity, openness and creative learning, DKU welcomes outstanding faculty from around the world who contribute diverse perspectives and experiences to a global learning and research environment. DKU particularly welcomes applications from underrepresented groups and minorities.   In...

The Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences at Fairfield University invites applications for a full-time, visiting assistant professor, for the 2023-24 academic year, with the potential for renewal.  The area of specialization is open, but preference will be given to applicants with expertise in clinical, social, 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 survey-level and specialty courses in the candidate’s area of expertise, in addition to courses such as General Psychology, Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences, and Research Methods.     The Department consists of 12 full-time faculty representing a range of specialties and is housed in a spacious, well-equipped facility in the Bannow Science Center. There...

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...