Postdoctoral Research Fellow

Dr. Kelly A. Murphy of the Winston-Salem State University Department of Psychological Sciences is seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Research Fellow to join her research team for a project dedicated to enhancing the recruitment and retention of Black and Latinx students in Psychology Ph.D. programs.

This is a unique opportunity to contribute to critical research aimed at addressing disparities in graduate education and promoting diversity in the field of psychology.

This position is funded by an NSF CAREER project entitled Recruitment, Retention, and Graduation: Increasing Representation among Psychology Ph.D. Recipients, and Black and Latinx individuals are highly encouraged to apply. Although it is preferred that the candidate arrange to be local, there may be some flexibility for this to be a hybrid or remote position.

This is a 12-month position with the possibility of renewal for 6- or 12-month terms. Start date is January 2025.

Responsibilities:

The overarching goals of the study are to (a) identify and assess recruitment and retention strategies for Black and Latinx Psychology Ph.D. students at R1 institutions, and (2) communicate the findings through print, digital, and curricular materials to educational institutions and individual students. The Postdoctoral Fellow be engaged with the following responsibilities:

313 Coltrane Hall

8:00 a.m. -5:00 p.m.
Participation in research events on some evenings and weekends is required.

* Bilingual (English-Spanish)

Up to 30 months

Please Note: A criminal background check will be conducted on candidate finalist prior to the offer of employment.

If no applicants apply who meet the required competency and T&E requirements, then management may consider other applicants. Salary would be determined based on competencies, equity, budget, and market considerations.

Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing an electronic application. The application must be competed in full detail (including work history) for your qualifications to be considered.

Failure to complete the application completely may result in you not being considered for the vacant position.

Your application for the position will not be complete until you receive an online confirmation number at the end of the process of applying for a position.

Winston Salem State University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as an individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran and National Guard.

If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at OHR@wssu.edu. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodation in the application and interview process, please call 336-750-2834