Postdoctoral Researcher - Psychology

Posting Details

Job #
078685

Job Title
Postdoctoral Researcher - Psychology

Location
Syracuse, NY

Campus
Syracuse, NY

Commitment to On-Campus Experience

Syracuse University is committed to delivering an exceptional student experience through vibrant, engaged campus communities. This position is based at the above campus location and requires regular in-person presence to support our students, collaborate with colleagues, and contribute to our thriving academic environment. Syracuse University values the collaboration, mentorship, and spontaneous connections that happen when our community works together on campus. Remote work arrangements are limited in accordance with University policy.

Position Information

Pay Range
$62,400

Pay Determination
Salary offers at Syracuse University will be based on education, experience, and relevant skills, as well as the academic or professional discipline of the position in the context of the home department, school, or college. Salary offers may also be influenced by prior relevant work or industry experience, where applicable. Faculty pay ranges are for 8.5 months’ salary unless otherwise specified.

FLSA Status
Exempt

Hours
Determined by Supervisor.

Job Type
Full-time

Rank
Post Doc

Unionized Position Code
Not Applicable

Job Description

Dr. Brett Jakubiak’s Close Relationships and Healthy Living Lab in the Department of Psychology in the College of Arts and Sciences at Syracuse University seeks an experienced researcher to join their team. The Postdoctoral Researcher will engage in data analysis, oversee observational coding by leading a team of video coders, disseminate research findings through peer-reviewed publications and conference presentations, and provide mentorship to graduate and undergraduate students.

Qualifications

• PhD in Social Psychology, or a related discipline, by the start date.
• Experience with dyadic data analysis using both multilevel modeling and structural equation modeling approaches and should be comfortable analyzing data in R and Mplus.
• Should have expertise related to close relationships and be prepared to apply relationship-focused theories (e.g., attachment theory, affection exchange theory) to interpret findings.
• Should have experience with observational video coding, including supervising coding teams and developing their own coding manuals.
• In addition, it would be desirable if the applicant had experience with implicit measures and/or longitudinal dyadic data analysis (ecological momentary assessments).

Job Specific Qualifications

Not Applicable

Responsibilities

• Data analysis
• Dissemination of research (scholarly publications, conference presentations)
• Observational coding (leading team of video coders)
• Mentor graduate and undergraduate students

Physical Requirements

Not Applicable

Tools/Equipment

Not Applicable

Application Instructions

Applicants must complete a brief online application at https://www.sujobopps.com/postings/112159 and attach 3 documents as described below.

1. Cover letter (1 page), including the names and contact information for 3 references
2. Curriculum vitae
3. Research statement (2-3 pages)

Note: References will be contacted for top candidates only. Detailed instructions for uploading confidential recommendation letters into the system will be sent to references identified in the application.

Applications will be reviewed beginning January 15th, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled. The anticipated start date for the position is June 1, 2026.