Postdoctoral Fellow

Details Title Postdoctoral Fellow School Faculty of Arts and Sciences Department/Area Psychology Position Description Dr. Ashwini Ashokkumaru2019s 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 labu2019s focus. More information on the labu2019s research is available here (. We especially encourage candidates with proven experience in applying computational and experimental methods to social scientific questions u2013 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. Special Instructions Interested candidates should submit the following: + A cover letter describing your research interests, prior research, research questions you hope to pursue, and areas of overlap with the lab + CV + One research paper + Two letters of recommendation Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Applications received by March 14 will receive full consideration. Start date is negotiable. For more information, please visit our lab website or contact the PI directly: . Contact Information Ashwini Ashokkumar 33 Kirkland Street William James Hall Cambridge, MA 02138 Contact Email Salary Range $67,600 u2013 $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. Minimum Number of References Required 2 Maximum Number of References Allowed Keywords EEO/Non-Discrimination Commitment Statement Harvard University is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination. We seek talent from all parts of society and the world, and we strive to ensure everyone at Harvard thrives. Our differences help our community advance Harvardu2019s academic purposes. Harvard has an equal employment opportunity ( policy that outlines our commitment to prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, religion, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or identified in the universityu2019s non-discrimination policy (. Harvardu2019s equal employment opportunity policy and non-discrimination policy help all community members participate fully in work and campus life free from harassment and discrimination. Supplemental Questions

Created: 2026-02-26