How to Apply
To apply, log into this Google Form, provide the requested information including a short description (1500 character maximum length) of a possible interdisciplinary study that would be accomplished during the postdoc, list two or three potential mentors, and upload your CV. In addition, please have two individuals send letters of recommendation to [email protected]. Review of applications will start on November 1, 2024 and will be rolling.
Job Summary
Applications are now being accepted for a 2-year NICHD T32 postdoctoral research fellowship in Developmental Science at the University of Michigan. The objective of the fellowship is to train individuals across areas of developmental science, including training in social contexts. This objective is broadly construed, as long as the proposal includes interdisciplinary training that will add new skills or methods to the mentee. We especially encourage applicants who plan to assess biological variables as well as context, though other research programs will also be considered. During the training period, postdoctoral fellows will have the opportunity to:
- Conduct research in developmental science.
- Receive training with multiple faculty mentors.
- Have access to ample resources, including large and diverse datasets, labs for data collection, instrumentation, and technical expertise (statistical and computational).
Any questions about the fellowship may be addressed to Drs. Susan Gelman ([email protected]) or Christopher Monk ([email protected]).
The training grant faculty has a broad range of research interests across the lifespan from infancy to late adulthood. Additional information is in the training grant website.
Here is a list of the faculty and their area within Psychology or their department:
Richard Gonzalez (Social Psych)
Debbie Rivas-Drake (Dev Psych)
Luke Hyde (Dev & Clinical Psych)
Jonathan Brennan (Linguistics)
Margit Burmeister (Human Genetics)
Chandra Sripada (Psychiatry, Philosophy)
Nicole Gardner-Neblett (Dev Psych)
Patricia Reuter-Lorenz (CCN Psych)
Laura Zahodne (Clinical Psych)
KEY: Dev Psych = Developmental Psychology Area; Clinical Psych = Clinical Psychology Area; CCN = Cognitive and Cognitive Neuroscience Area; Biopsych = Biopsychology Area; Social Psych = Social Psychology Area; ISR = Institute for Social Research.
The Developmental Area within the Department of Psychology will award one postdoctoral fellowship with a start date on or before April 30, 2025. The successful applicant must complete all requirements for the Ph.D. before the postdoctoral fellowship can begin; however, the degree doesn't need to be conferred before the start date. The initial appointment is for two years with the possibility of renewal, contingent upon satisfactory performance.
Required Qualifications*
The successful candidate will have a Ph.D. in psychology, human development, neuroscience, cognitive science, or a related field, and have a record of research accomplishment in child or life-span development. This position is funded by an NIH T32 training grant. Per the NIH guidelines, Citizenship/permanent residency requirements for training grants must be met at the time of the appointment. At the time of the training grant award, the trainee must be a citizen or a noncitizen national of the United States or have been lawfully admitted for permanent residence. Please find a link to the guidelines here. Salary is in line with NIH pay scale (https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/notice-files/NOT-OD-24-104.html). Offer includes full UM health benefits.
Modes of Work
Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.
Additional Information
The salary will following the NIH FY 2024 Year 0 rate: $61,008. This is a 24-month term-limited position with the possibility of renewal.
The city of Ann Arbor is a thriving community with many cultural events and an abundance of nature areas nearby.
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