POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP available in the Institute for Social Research (ISR), University of Michigan (http://www.isr.umich.edu/home/).
This postdoctoral position will provide the opportunity to analyze longitudinal and dyadic data from the Health and Retirement Study (HRS) on psychosocial and cognitive functioning, well-being, and health in the 50+ population and to develop research proposals for associated supplementary survey and experimental projects. Specifically, the research fellow will work full-time in the “Psychosocial and Cognitive Aging Project” led by Professor Jacqui Smith. The candidate is expected to contribute actively to ongoing analyses, manuscripts, and grant proposals; to initiate their own manuscripts using available data; and to participate generally in the multidisciplinary activities of the research group, the Survey Research Center, and the Research Center for Group Dynamics in the Institute.
The position is initially for one year with the possibility of extension. Applicants must have a Ph.D. in psychology at the starting date. There is a preference for candidates with advanced skills in multilevel longitudinal analysis. A strong background in research on aging, lifespan development, personality-social, cognition, or health psychology is desirable. The stipend will be commensurate with experience and based on levels established by the University of Michigan. Further information about the position is available at http://www.src.isr.umich.edu/.
Applications should include a letter of application, curriculum vitae, 1-2 page statement of research interests and experience, and examples of written work. Submission should be in PDF format and sent by email to Aneesa Buageila (aneesabu@isr.umich.edu). In addition, candidates should arrange for three letters of recommendation in PDF form to be sent directly from the author to Aneesa Buageila via email. The address for the position is: Institute for Social Research, University of Michigan, 426 Thompson Street, Ann Arbor MI 48104.
The University of Michigan is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.
