Postdoctoral Fellow in Cognition, Temperament, and Longitudinal Child Development Research
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.
