Harvard University
Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States
(on-site)
Posted
2 days ago
Salary
$67,600 - $80,000
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Yearly Salary
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| Title | Postdoctoral Fellow in Psychology |
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| School | Faculty of Arts and Sciences |
| Department/Area | Psychology |
| Position Description | Dr. Ashwini Ashokkumar's lab at the Department of Psychology at Harvard University invites applications for a Postdoctoral Fellow position to start in Fall 2025. The lab conducts research related to identity processes, language, group dynamics, and political psychology, using an array of methods including natural language processing and experiments. This is a two-year position (one-year contract renewable based on performance). The primary criterion for acceptance is research excellence and fit with the lab's focus. Dr. Ashokkumar's lab investigates questions such as: how do people's identities get expressed in their language? What psychological processes shape public expression of opinions (versus self-censorship), and how do such behaviors (or lack thereof) shape identity? What social and psychological processes stifle heterogeneous perspectives in discourse? How do biased narratives in public discourse sustain intergroup conflict and inequality? How do large-scale upheavals shape our collective identities and narratives? More information is available here. We especially encourage candidates with proven experience in applying computational and experimental methods to social scientific questions including aptitude in working with large-scale datasets and text-analysis methods. Most of all, we value curiosity and passion about topics studied in the lab and a collaborative spirit! Responsibilities:
The health of our community is a priority for Harvard University. With that in mind, we strongly encourage all employees to be up to date on CDC-recommended vaccines. Please note: This position is contingent upon funding and satisfactory performance. |
| Basic Qualifications | PhD in social psychology or related field required by the appointment start date |
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| Special Instructions | Application Process Interested candidates should submit the following:
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Applications received by April 30 will receive full consideration. For more information, please visit our lab website or contact the PI directly: ashwiniashokkumar1@gmail.com |
| Contact Information | Ashwini Ashokkumar 33 Kirkland Street William James Hall Cambridge, MA 02138 |
| Contact Email | ashwiniashokkumar1@gmail.com |
| Salary Range | $67,600-$80,000 Pay offered to the selected candidate is dependent on factors such as years of experience, training or qualification, field of scholarship, and accomplishments in the field. |
| Minimum Number of References Required | 0 |
| Maximum Number of References Allowed | 3 |
| Keywords | psychology, social psychology, identity processes, language, group dynamics, political psychology, natural language processing |
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Required Documents
- Curriculum Vitae
- Cover Letter
- Statement of Research
- Publication
- Publication 2
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Job ID: 80806986