Postdoctoral Scholar - Social Psychology, Department of Psychology


Position Overview


School / Campus / College: College of Arts and Sciences

Organization: Psychology

Title: Postdoctoral Scholar - Social Psychology, Department of Psychology


Position Details


Position Description

We invite applications for a postdoctoral scholar position in social psychology to work with Dr. Cheryl Kaiser and her lab group investigating research questions on the topics of social identity and stereotypes.

Postdoctoral scholars are represented by UAW 4121 and are subject to the collective bargaining agreement unless agreed exclusion criteria apply. For more information, please visit the University of Washington Labor Relations website. 

https://hr.uw.edu/labor/2019/06/03/agreement-reached-with-uaw-postdoctoral-scholars-on-2019-2021-contract  

Qualifications

  • Ph.D. in social psychology or organizational psychology
  • Strong track record of publication
  • Strong experimental design, writing, and data analysis experience
  • Expertise in the topics of social identity and stereotypes.
  • Strong track record of successful mentoring
  • Candidates should work well independently and collaboratively and have strong interpersonal skills

Instructions

Application: Please submit the following materials in order in a single PDF.

  • Curriculum vitae
  • Names of two faculty members who can be contacted for letters of recommendation (do not send actual letters)
  • A 2-3 page personal statement highlighting past (especially relevant) research experience and career goals
  • A 1-page diversity statement describing leadership, experiences, and/or interests in engaging in activities that increase inclusion and equity
  • A writing sample

Review of applications will begin on April 26th, but applications will be thoughtfully reviewed and considered until the position is filled. The start date is July 1, 2022, with some flexibility on a later start. Questions should be directed to Cheryl Kaiser (ckaiser@uw.edu).

 

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status.

Commitment to Diversity

The University of Washington is committed to building diversity among its faculty, librarian, staff, and student communities, and articulates that commitment in the UW Diversity Blueprint (http://www.washington.edu/diversity/diversity-blueprint/). Additionally, the University’s Faculty Code recognizes faculty efforts in research, teaching and/or service that address diversity and equal opportunity as important contributions to a faculty member’s academic profile and responsibilities (https://www.washington.edu/admin/rules/policies/FCG/FCCH24.html#2432).

COVID-19 Vaccine Requirements and Information

Under Washington State Governor Inslee’s Proclamation 21-14.1, University of Washington (UW) workers must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and provide proof thereof, or receive a UW-approved medical or religious exemption. This requirement will be a condition of any offer associated with this recruitment. For more information, please visit https://www.washington.edu/coronavirus/vaccination-requirement/.