Postdoctoral Research Associate I, Psychology

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• Design, implement, and analyze experimental and survey-based studies examining happiness, well-being, and related constructs (e.g., place attachment, meaning, and social connection).
• Lead data collection, statistical analysis, and interpretation of findings.

Manuscript and grant preparation:

• Prepare and co-author manuscripts for submission to peer-reviewed journals.
• Contribute to grant writing, progress reports, and conference submissions.

Lab coordination and mentoring:

• Supervise and mentor undergraduate and graduate research assistants.
• Oversee data management, protocol documentation, and project timelines.

Professional development and training:

• Pursue opportunities to advance research, methodological, and professional skills.
• Contribute to lab meetings and the intellectual life of the department.

KSAs:

• Knowledge of theories and empirical research in
  social, personality, and positive psychology, particularly related to
  well-being and place.
• Knowledge of experimental and survey
  research design, including participant recruitment, measurement, and
  ethical research practices.
• Skill in quantitative data analysis, statistical modeling, and data visualization using R, SPSS, or related programs.
• Skill in academic writing, including preparation of manuscripts, conference presentations, and grant materials.
• Ability to manage multiple research projects simultaneously and meet deadlines with attention to detail.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a research team and to mentor undergraduate and graduate research assistants.
• Ability to think creatively and critically about theoretical integration, study design, and interpretation of findings.

• Ph.D. in Psychology at the time of appointment.

• Demonstrated experience conducting quantitative research, including study design, data collection, and statistical analysis.
• Evidence of scholarly productivity through publications, conference presentations, or equivalent research outputs.
• Research experience related to well-being, happiness, or the psychological experience of places and environments.