Research Associate in Psychology - Urgent Role

We are looking to hire a hardworking Research Associate in Psychology to join our high calibre team at University of Virginia in Charlottesville, VA.
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The University of Virginia's Early Social Development Lab, under the direction of Dr. Amrisha Vaish, seeks applicants for a Postdoctoral Research Associate position.

The position will involve working on a project funded by the John Templeton Foundation focusing on the cross-cultural study of the development and socialization of gratitude and will also provide opportunity for developing an individual and creative program of research.

The Early Social Development Lab investigates the social, emotional, and moral development of children. In particular, we study the development of moral emotions (such as gratitude, guilt, and forgiveness), moral judgments, and prosocial behavior. We rely on several methods to answer our questions, including behavioral and interview studies as well as eye tracking and pupil dilation. The successful candidate will thus have the opportunity to profit from the lab's multi-method approach. The Postdoctoral Research Associate will be primarily responsible for running a portion of the proposed research studies including overseeing and teaching the undergraduate research assistants who will work in the lab for course credit. This individual will also have an important role in analysis, writing, and dissemination.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: A Ph.D. in psychology or a closely related field by the appointment start date is required along with experience conducting research on prosocial behavior, emotional development, social cognition, or related topics in infants and/or children, though researchers in related areas with an interest in incorporating developmental approaches will also be considered. Prior experience in cross-cultural developmental research and/or research on the development of gratitude is preferred.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Apply online at and attach a cover letter, CV/resume, and contact information for three references (name, email address, telephone number, and address).

Please note that multiple documents can be uploaded in the box.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Review of applications will begin on April 15, 2023, but the position will remain open until filled. The University will perform background checks on all new hires prior to employment.

This is a one-year appointment; however, the appointment may be renewed for an additional two, one-year increments, contingent upon available funding and satisfactory performance.

For questions regarding this position, contact Amrisha Vaish, Associate Professor, at View email address on jsv3.recruitics.com .

For questions regarding the application process, contact Rich Haverstrom, Faculty Search Advisor, at View email address on jsv3.recruitics.com .

For more information on the benefits available to postdoctoral associates at UVA, visit postdoc.virginia.edu and hr.virginia.edu/benefits .

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The University of Virginia, i ncluding the UVA Health System which represents the UVA Medical Center, Schools of Medicine and Nursing, UVA Physician’s Group and the Claude Moore Health Sciences Library, are fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information.

Benefits of working as a Research Associate in Psychology in Charlottesville, VA:

● Excellent benefits
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