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The Culture Collaboratory and the Research for Indigenous Social Action and Equity Center (RISE) , directed by Dr. Stephanie Fryberg, invite applications for a postdoctoral scholar to join a collaborative and interdisciplinary research team focused on culture, education, identity, equity, stereotyping/prejudice, and narrative change. The scholar will work with a dynamic group of scholars committed to understanding how social and cultural contexts produce unequal outcomes and contribute to cutting-edge research that promotes equity and well-being for all. Our team involves two main branches of research. The Culture Collaboratory branch examines how cultural contexts shape identity development, educational outcomes, and responses to adversity across settings such as schools, workplaces, and healthcare systems. The RISE branch investigates various topics related to stereotyping and prejudice, such as the contemporary omission and misrepresentation of Indigenous Peoples, and...

The Department of Psychology at Hunter College, City University of New York invites applicants for a position at the rank of Doctoral Lecturer in Clinical Psychology, Developmental Psychology, or Social Psychology beginning in Fall, 2026. Our department is one of the largest in the college, and we are a collaborative community with a diverse faculty and student body. The doctoral lecturer is a teaching-focused position requiring an annual course load equivalent of 24 credits (6-8 courses per academic year) at the undergraduate level. This teaching load will routinely include two of the department’s three core courses: Introduction to Psychology, Psychological Statistics, and/or Research Methods. Additional courses taught will include introductory and/or upper-level courses in clinical, developmental, and/or social psychology, based upon the successful candidate’s expertise and departmental needs. Evening and weekend teaching may occasionally be required. The doctoral...

WILLIAMS COLLEGE DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHOLOGY invites applications for a one year position with the possibility of extending for an additional year. Visiting Assistant Professor position in Social Psychology , beginning July 1, 2026. Applications are welcome in all areas of specialization within social psychology. The teaching load is two courses, or the equivalent, in the fall semester, and two courses, or the equivalent, in the spring semester. These courses could consist of a subset of the following courses: an introductory course in social psychology, an upper-level research seminar in the candidate’s area of specialty with an accompanying laboratory (this course with its weekly  lab would be the equivalent of two courses), a statistics and methods course (this course with its weekly  lab would be the equivalent of two courses), and the social psychology section of a team-taught introductory psychology course. We provide mentoring in teaching and research for visiting...

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...

The Behavioral Laboratory seeks a Research Coordinator. It is a 1-year, fixed-term position with the possibility of a renewal for a second year. The Research Coordinator will provide research assistance to faculty by conducting human subjects research in the laboratory (in-person subjects) and in online surveys. This is a perfect position for those looking towards graduate school in organizational behavior, marketing, social psychology, and related fields. In this role, you will have the opportunity to support the process of human subjects’ research and learn more deeply how it is conducted. Working under the direction and supervision of the Lab Director and/or faculty researcher, the Research Coordinator provides direct research support to the organizational behavior and behavioral marketing faculty and Ph.D. students at the GSB Behavioral Lab. You will be in a position to learn how online and laboratory experimentation and research are conducted by carrying out that research...

What We Are Looking For The BRIGHTS Center at Baylor University invite applications for a full-time Postdoctoral Research Fellow to work with faculty running grants through the BRIGHTS Center (e.g., Dr. Sarah Schnitker, Dr. Karen Melton, Dr. Brittany Tausen) on projects related to virtue development, moral character, and human flourishing in emerging adulthood. The Fellow will contribute to interdisciplinary, theory-driven, and applied/translational research supported by major funders. This is an ideal role for an early-career scholar seeking to deepen their expertise in research and practice related to spirituality and character research, intervention science, and higher education programming while gaining mentorship, publishing opportunities, and leadership experience. A Doctoral degree is required.  What You Will Do Lead and support research projects on virtue development, including study design, implementation, data collection, and statistical analysis. Prepare...

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...