Postdoctoral Associate - Lai Lab

The Postdoctoral Research Associate position in the Department of Psychology at Rutgers University-New Brunswick is available starting in Fall 2025. It is a full-time, funded position with benefits, funded by a startup grant, and offers high flexibility to pursue additional projects within the lab.

About the role

This position is ideal for social psychologists interested in diversity intervention, prejudice, stereotyping, or discrimination. The position is funded by a startup grant and will have high flexibility to pursue additional projects within the lab.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research on topics related to diversity intervention, prejudice, stereotyping, or discrimination.
• Collaborate with faculty and other researchers in the lab.
• Publish findings in peer-reviewed journals.
• Present research at academic conferences.

Requirements

• A PhD in Psychology or a related field.
• Strong background in social psychology.
• Experience conducting research on diversity intervention, prejudice, stereotyping, or discrimination.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Qualifications

• Passionate about social psychology.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.

Skills

• Research design and methodology.
• Data analysis and interpretation.
• Writing and presenting research findings.

Benefits

• Full-time employment with benefits.
• High flexibility to pursue additional projects within the lab.

Pay

Salary is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

The position is full-time.

Benefits

• Health insurance.
• Paid time off.
• Professional development opportunities.