Postdoctoral Scholar
Indiana University
Posting Details
Position Details
| Title | Postdoctoral Scholar |
|---|---|
| Appointment Status | Non-Tenure Track |
| Department | IU Bloomington Psychological & Brain Sciences |
| Position Summary | The Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences at Indiana University invites applications for a postdoctoral position renewable up to three years. The postdoctoral scholar’s work will focus on research and program implementation aimed at identifying and eliminating disparities in STEM participation. The postdoctoral scholar will work with Dr. Amanda Diekman and her graduate and undergraduate students on projects aimed at understanding social structural influences on group stereotypes and characteristics, as well as how groups navigate the social structure (lab website: https://socialroles.lab.indiana.edu/ ). A primary responsibility (50% of the position) will be working with Reviewer Zero (www.reviewerzero.net ) on an NSF-funded project to design, implement, and evaluate a pre-review system and training to increase equity and inclusion in the peer review process. The postdoctoral scholar will have the opportunity to develop their own projects. Salary is competitive and aligns with NIH standards (https://bit.ly/31VuSIw ). Start date is flexible and can begin as soon as January 2023. Necessary qualifications include: ● a PhD in psychology, education, or related field ● statistical expertise; experience with multilevel modeling with nested and longitudinal designs desired ● demonstrated evidence of research productivity and academic writing ● excellent organizational skills ● strong communication and interpersonal skills ● motivation and commitment to identify and implement evidence-based strategies that shift culture in STEM toward greater inclusion and equity Advantages of this position include: ● Funding for travel for project collaboration and dissemination ● Preparation for academic jobs through access to existing datasets and resources to collect new data ● Preparation for nonacademic jobs through experience in program evaluation ● The ability to work in Bloomington, Indiana, with possibility of remote work ● The opportunity to conduct basic research that advances theory while also applying it to reduce race, gender, and other disparities ● Opportunities to teach or write grants are available but are not required as part of the position ● Mentoring from Dr. Diekman, co-PI Dr. Aly at Columbia University, co-PI Dr. Gomez at California State University San Bernardino, and the Reviewer Zero organizing committee (https://www.reviewerzero.net/team ) How to Apply: Interested candidates should apply on https://indiana.peopleadmin.com/postings/14270 by submitting a cover letter, CV, brief statement of research interests and how they align with this position, contact information for three references, and a writing sample. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled and application review will start October 22, 2022. Questions regarding the position or application process can be directed to: Dr. Amanda Diekman ATTN: Post-Doc Search, Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences, 1101 E. 10th Street, Bloomington, IN 47405 or [email protected] . Indiana University is an equal employment and affirmative action employer and a provider of ADA services. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on individual qualifications. Indiana University prohibits discrimination based on age, ethnicity, color, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, disability status or protected veteran status. |
| Basic Qualifications | ● a PhD in psychology, education, or related field ● statistical expertise; experience with multilevel modeling with nested and longitudinal designs desired ● demonstrated evidence of research productivity and academic writing ● excellent organizational skills ● strong communication and interpersonal skills ● motivation and commitment to identify and implement evidence-based strategies that shift culture in STEM toward greater inclusion and equity |
| Department Contact for Questions | Questions regarding the position or application process can be directed to: Dr. Amanda Diekman ATTN: Post-Doc Search, Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences, 1101 E. 1o th Street, Bloomington, IN 47405 or [email protected] . |
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| For Best Consideration Date | 10/22/2022 |
| Expected Start Date | 01/01/2023 |
| OAA # | IU-100137-2022 |
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