Diversity/Equity/Inclusion Excellence postdoctoral fellow

Position Details Position Information Recruitment/Posting Title Diversity/Equity/Inclusion Excellence postdoctoral fellow Department SAS - Psychology Salary Commensurate With Experience Posting Summary The Department of Psychology at Rutgers University-New Brunswick, NJ invites applications for a Diversity/Equity/Inclusion Excellence postdoctoral fellowship, with a start date of September 1, 2022. The position is a one-year position with an option for a one-year renewal. Candidates must have a Ph.D. in psychology, neuroscience, cognitive science or a closely related discipline by the time of appointment. The successful applicant will be expected to develop and maintain an active research program, pursue extramural postdoctoral funding to extend the original appointment, and teach one to two classes per year in the Psychology Department. The department seeks an individual whose background will contribute to and enhance the diversity of the department and the field of Psychology at large in any of, or a combination of, the following ways:(a) The applicant is a person who belongs to a group that has been historically underrepresented in Psychology(b) The applicant's research expertise contributes to Diversity Science, broadly construed (i.e., as defined below), in any area of psychology or brain science.Review of applications will begin on January 10, 2022 and continue until the position is filled, but timely submission of materials is recommended for full consideration. Position Status Posting Number 21FA1302 Posting Open Date Posting Close Date Qualifications Minimum Education and Experience Candidates must have a Ph.D. in psychology, neuroscience, cognitive science or a closely related discipline by the time of appointment. Certifications/Licenses NA Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities The department seeks an individual whose background will contribute to and enhance the diversity of the department and the field of Psychology at large in any of, or a combination of, the following ways:(a) The applicant is a person who belongs to a group that has been historically underrepresented in Psychology(b) The applicant's research expertise contributes to Diversity Science, broadly construed (i.e., as defined below), in any area of psychology or brain science. Equipment Utilized NA Physical Demands and Work Environment NA Overview Statement In the Psychology Department at Rutgers, we understand that human diversity comes in many forms, including differences in racial identity, culture, religion, ethnicity, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, economic class, and ability/disability. Understanding how psychological principles are expressed and inflected through the lens of these differences is central to our mission as a department.We understand Diversity Science to include research in human or animal models that bears on any of the aforementioned differences and therefore potentially involves research in all four areas of the department (i.e., behavioral and systems neuroscience, clinical psychology, cognitive psychology, and social psychology). Moreover, diversity itself is not just a topic to be studied, but a reality to be lived. Rutgers' student body is diverse, and we are committed to building a community of researchers and educators that integrate with and promote diversity both within and beyond Rutgers University. Posting Details Special Instructions to Applicants Applicants should submit electronically a CV, doctoral thesis abstract, research proposal, professional statement including contributions to diversity and equity, teaching interests, three recommendation letters, and the name of at least one tenured or tenure track Psychology faculty member who could potentially serve as their primary mentor (see https://psych.rutgers.edu/people/facultyblog).Applications should be submitted electronically via https://jobs.rutgers.edu/postings/147268. Review of applications will begin on January 10, 2022 and continue until the position is filled, but timely submission of materials is recommended for full consideration. Training will occur in basic behavioral, clinical, social, cognitive/computational, neuroscience or translational research areas under direct supervision of a faculty member. Specific aspects of the fellow's training will depend on the academic interests and expertise of the mentor(s). A personalized mentoring component will help the trainee in personal and professional goals and develop a professional network. Clinically oriented applicants will also have opportunities to obtain supervised clinical service provision relevant for pursuing state licensure. If you have questions about the application or review process, you may contact Karin Stromswold, M.D.,Ph.D. ([email protected]) or Alex Kusnecov, Ph.D.([email protected]), Co-chairs of the Search Committee. Quick Link to Posting https://jobs.rutgers.edu/postings/147268 Campus Rutgers University-New Brunswick Home Location Campus Rutgers University - New Brunswick City State Location Details Pre-employment Screenings All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings. 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