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Title	Postdoctoral Fellow
School	Faculty of Arts and Sciences
Department/Area	Psychology
Position Description	Dr. Ashwini Ashokkumar’s lab at the Department of Psychology at Harvard University invites applications for a Postdoctoral Fellow position to start in Summer 2026. The lab conducts research on social and political psychology, with a specific focus on identity, language, group and dynamics, using an array of methods including natural language processing and experiments. This is a two-year position (one-year contract renewable based on performance). The primary criterion for acceptance is research excellence and fit with the lab’s focus. More information on the lab’s research is available here. We especially encourage candidates with proven experience in applying computational and experimental methods to social scientific questions – including aptitude in working with large-scale datasets and/or text-analysis methods. Most of all, we value curiosity and passion about topics studied in the lab and a collaborative spirit! Responsibilities: Conduct research in social and political psychology, broadly construed, in collaboration with Dr. Ashokkumar and other lab members. Publish and present research findings in high-quality scientific journals and conferences. Contribute to the preparation of research/grant proposals. Participate in the lab community and contribute to mentorship of junior colleagues. Please note: This position is contingent upon funding and satisfactory performance.
Basic Qualifications	Ph.D. in social psychology or a relevant field.
Additional Qualifications	Demonstrated record of research. Strong written and oral communication skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Special Instructions	Interested candidates should submit the following: A cover letter describing your research interests, prior research, research questions you hope to pursue, and areas of overlap with the lab CV One research paper Two letters of recommendation Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Applications received by March 14 will receive full consideration. Start date is negotiable. For more information, please visit our lab website or contact the PI directly: ashwiniashokkumar@g.harvard.edu.
Contact Information	Ashwini Ashokkumar 33 Kirkland Street William James Hall Cambridge, MA 02138
Contact Email	ashwiniashokkumar@g.harvard.edu
Salary Range	$67,600 – $80,000. Pay offered to the selected candidate is dependent on factors such as years of experience, training or qualification, field of scholarship, and accomplishments in the field.
Minimum Number of References Required	2
Maximum Number of References Allowed
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