Postdoctoral Fellow
Harvard University
Position
| Title | Postdoctoral Fellow |
|---|---|
| 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 Summer 2026. The lab conducts research on social and political psychology, with a specific focus on identity, language, group and dynamics, 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. More information on the lab’s research 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/or text-analysis methods. Most of all, we value curiosity and passion about topics studied in the lab and a collaborative spirit! Responsibilities:
Please note: This position is contingent upon funding and satisfactory performance. |
| Basic Qualifications | Ph.D. in social psychology or a relevant field. |
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| Special Instructions | Interested candidates should submit the following:
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Applications received by February 25 will receive full consideration. For more information, please visit our lab website or contact the PI directly: ashwiniashokkumar@g.harvard.edu. |
| Contact Information | Ashwini Ashokkumar 33 Kirkland Street William James Hall Cambridge, MA 02138 |
| Contact Email | ashwiniashokkumar@g.harvard.edu |
| 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 | 2 |
| Maximum Number of References Allowed | |
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Applicant Documents
- Curriculum Vitae
- Paper 1