Updated: 1 day ago
Location: Indiana, PENNSYLVANIA
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Posting Details
Position Details
| Title | PostDoctoral Research Fellow |
|---|---|
| Appointment Status | Non-Tenure Track |
| Department | IU Bloomington Kinsey Institute |
| Location | Bloomington |
| Position Summary | The Kinsey Institute at Indiana University, Bloomington, is seeking to hire 2 Postdoctoral Research Fellows. Founded in 1947 the Kinsey Institute is the world’s premier sexological research institute, dedicated to promoting and fostering greater understanding of human sexuality and relationships through groundbreaking research, outreach, education, and historical preservation. The Kinsey Institute is committed to building and supporting a diverse, inclusive, and equitable community of scientists and scholars. The Postdoctoral Research Fellows will work on collaborative interdisciplinary research in the laboratory of Dr. Justin Garcia and Dr. Amanda Gesselman. Postdocs will be hired to conduct collaborative research in each of the following areas (candidates are asked to note their preference in their cover letter): 1. Contemporary courtship dynamics: exploring modern dating attitudes and practices among partnered and unpartnered adults. 2. Technological intimacy: investigating the role of technology in romantic and sexual interactions. Each postdoc is a 12-month position and includes an annual stipend of $54,000, and up to $5,000 per year in research and professional development expenses (e.g., conferences, workshops, professional travel), health benefits effective the first day of employment, computer equipment, office and laboratory space at the Kinsey Institute, and administrative support. Each position is funded for 2-years, subject to a positive performance review after the first year. The positions can begin as soon as July 2024 and no later than September 2024. For best consideration apply by February 01, 2024. Indiana University is an equal employment and affirmative action employer and a provider of ADA services. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on individual qualifications. Indiana University prohibits discrimination based on age, ethnicity, color, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, disability status or protected veteran status. |
| Basic Qualifications | Postdoctoral Research Fellows are expected to be in residence for the year and participate fully in the intellectual life of the Kinsey Institute. Applicants should hold a Ph.D. or equivalent and be no more than five years past the Ph.D. Candidates must demonstrate methodological facility in behavioral sciences, have content expertise in sexual and/or relationship science, and display a clear commitment to collaborative and interdisciplinary research. The candidate should have experience conducting quantitative statistical techniques, including multiple regression. The Postdoctoral Fellow will have no formal teaching responsibilities but may be asked to deliver a guest lecture based on their research program. |
| Department Contact for Questions | A complete application includes a cover letter, curriculum vita, writing sample, and contact information for three references. Interested candidates should review the application requirements and submit their application at:https://indiana.peopleadmin.com/postings/21984 . Questions regarding the position can be sent to: Dr. Amanda Gesselman ([email protected] ) and Dr. Justin Garcia ([email protected] ), Kinsey Institute, Indiana University, 150 S Woodlawn Ave, Lindley Hall 305, Bloomington, IN 47405. |
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| Special Instructions | |
| For Best Consideration Date | 02/01/2024 |
| Expected Start Date | 07/01/2024 |
| Posting/OAA # | IU-100714-2023 |