Postdoctoral Fellow in Cognition, Temperament, and Longitudinal Child Development Research Spelman College in United States

Spelman College is advertising a Post-Doctoral Fellow position in the Cognition and Temperament Lab. This is a research-focused postdoctoral opening for a scholar with strong quantitative skills and experience working with longitudinal data.

The project examines the cognitive and environmental factors that help children succeed academically. The fellow will clean, analyze, and interpret multi-wave longitudinal datasets from two cohorts of children, including data collected across preschool, kindergarten, elementary school, and middle school. The role also includes manuscript preparation, conference presentations, IRB support, and mentoring undergraduate research assistants.

Relevant research areas include psychology, education, child development, quantitative methods, and advanced statistical modeling. The posting specifically mentions experience with multilevel modeling, structural equation modeling, growth curve modeling, and longitudinal invariance testing, along with software such as R, SPSS, and MPlus.

Eligibility highlights: a doctorate in Psychology, Education, Human Development & Family Studies, or a related field; strong quantitative background; research experience and leadership skills; excellent English communication; and the ability to manage multiple projects. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States, and the position is not eligible for sponsorship.

Funding is described as grant-funded and contingent on sufficient funding. The role is full-time, exempt, and eligible for a hybrid work arrangement.

The posting opened on 2026-06-03 and is listed as open until filled. Interested candidates should apply through the Spelman College portal and upload the required application materials.