The candidate must be ABD at time of application and have earned PhD in social or personality psychology (or developmental psychology if focused on adult development), by time of appointment.

Required qualifications include a strong statistics background (including experience with nested longitudinal data, STATA, HLM, or growth curve modeling) and a demonstrated record of programmatic research in the social and personality psychology of self-identity, romantic relationships, or personality development. The primary responsibility of the position is to collaborate with faculty to design, launch, manage, and seek additional funding for a longitudinal study of personal and social development. In addition, the postdoctoral fellow will be expected to teach one course per semester (except at the start) and to continue his/her own research program. The fellow will receive a nine-month appointment with a competitive salary, office space, full university benefits, assistance with moving expenses, and support for research and travel expenses. The appointment begins August 16, 2013, and is renewable yearly (pending evaluation) for up to three years, with preference for a two-year commitment.

Apply online via http://jobs.udayton.edu by submitting a cover letter, CV, a statement of research interests, samples of professional writing, and unofficial transcripts (undergraduate and graduate). Three letters of recommendation should be submitted to Ms. Michelle Phares at michelle.phares@udayton.edu. For inquiries about the position, contact Dr. Jack Bauer, Postdoc Search Committee Chair, at jack.bauer@udayton.edu. Applications deadline is March 18, 2013.