"Postdoctoral Fellow"

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

• Conduct research in social and political psychology, broadly construed, in collaboration with Dr. Ashokkumar and other lab members.
• Publish and present research findings in high-quality scientific journals and conferences.
• Contribute to the preparation of research/grant proposals.
• Participate in the lab community and contribute to mentorship of junior colleagues.

Please note: This position is contingent upon funding and satisfactory performance.

Basic Qualifications

Ph.D. in social psychology or a relevant field.

Additional Qualifications

• Demonstrated record of research.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Contact Information

Ashwini Ashokkumar
33 Kirkland Street
William James Hall
Cambridge, MA 02138

Contact Email: ashwiniashokkumar@g.harvard.edu

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions or any other characteristic protected by law.

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.

School: Faculty of Arts and Sciences