Postdoctoral Fellow in Historical Psychology & Cultural Evolution
Harvard University
Position
| Title | Postdoctoral Fellow in Historical Psychology & Cultural Evolution |
|---|---|
| School | Faculty of Arts and Sciences |
| Department/Area | Human Evolutionary Biology |
| Position Description | The Department of Human Evolutionary Biology at Harvard University invites applications for a Postdoctoral Fellow to join the Laboratory for Culture, Cognition, and Coevolution. We seek an outstanding scholar whose work integrates social science, evolutionary theory, and quantitative methods to investigate long-run psychological and cultural change. The successful candidate will contribute to a large, multi-year project on historical psychology and the cultural evolution of epistemological frameworks, including how knowledge systems, reasoning styles, and social institutions transform across time and space. Responsibilities The Postdoctoral Fellow will:
This is a one-year, full-time position, with the possibility of renewal for a second year based on performance and funding. Salary and benefits are competitive and commensurate with Harvard postdoctoral compensation guidelines. |
| Basic Qualifications | We welcome candidates with primary training in anthropology, sociology, psychology, or closely related fields. Competitive applicants will have:
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| Additional Qualifications | Preferred Additional Skills The project involves archival, textual, and cross-cultural sources across Eurasia. Thus, experience or training in:
is considered a significant plus, though not required. |
| Special Instructions | Please upload the following materials: -Cover Letter -CV -Names of three references |
| Contact Information | Professor Joseph Henrich |
| Contact Email | joseph.henrich@gmail.com |
| Salary Range | $67,600-$80,000 per year |
| Minimum Number of References Required | 3 |
| Maximum Number of References Allowed | |
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Applicant Documents
- Curriculum Vitae
- Cover Letter