"Statistical Psychology Postdoc Professor"

Description

The Department of Psychology at Carnegie Mellon University seeks applications for a one-semester part-time Adjunct instructor to teach an Upper level seminar course discussing statistical analyses during the Spring 2026. The course is titled Data Science for Neuroscience and Psychology and the course description is as follows: This course will cover advanced topics in statistics and experimental design necessary for applied research in modern psychology, including information design, exploratory data analysis, data visualization, nonparametric statistics, data and inference errors (multicollinearity, overfitting, Simpson's and Robinson's paradox), sanitization (data anonymization, de-identification), and linear models (including conditional process models). Students will get hands on experience with simulating, analyzing, and visualizing data in the R statistical environment.

Tasks:

• Creating lesson plans
• Lecturing
• One on one training
• Providing feedback
• Grading
• Communicating with students and administrators

Qualifications

Ph.D. is required

Application Instructions

Please apply and submit the following materials via Interfolio

• Cover Letter (1–2 pages) summarizing fit to our department
• Curriculum Vitae

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Carnegie Mellon University is an equal opportunity employer. It does not discriminate in admission, employment, or administration of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy or related condition, family status, marital status, parental status, religion, ancestry, veteran status, or genetic information. Furthermore, Carnegie Mellon University does not discriminate and is required not to discriminate in violation of federal, state, or local laws or executive orders.