Post-Doctoral Associate

The FamiLee and James Labs within the Department of Psychology at the University of Minnesota are seeking applications for a postdoctoral associate under the direction of Professors Richard Lee and Drexler James. The position is ideal for a diversity scientist interested in research on racially minoritized youth and families that utilizes a strength-based approach to development and well-being. The FamiLee lab has a focus on measurement, mixed-method, and longitudinal studies on racial discrimination, ethnic-racial socialization, identity development, acculturation processes, and intergenerational conflict and trauma. The James lab has a focus on internalized stigma, broadly, internalized racism specifically, as well as an interest in meta-analyses and research on health disparities. The successful applicant will join active research labs, work collaboratively with colleagues at other institutions, and have an opportunity to mentor and supervise undergraduate and graduate students. Salary range: $62-68k, depending on experience.

Job duties/responsibilities:
50% - Preparing manuscripts to submit for publication based on data sets in the lab. The focus of these manuscripts will be on different research topics of interest related to health disparities/equity, internalized stigma, international adoption, and/or cultural/ethnic minority psychology.
20% - Develop new lines of research that build off past research conducted during graduate school or collaborate on new research projects with existing faculty, graduate students, and collaborators.
15% - Data management and analysis. Organizing, cleaning, and archiving, data; Conducting basic and advanced statistical analyses involving longitudinal data
15% - Supervise undergraduate and graduate students on work related to above responsibilities.. CLA is committed to increasing enrollment of underrepresented and under-resourced students, diversifying our faculty across all disciplines, recruiting, and retaining a diverse staff, and promoting the expression and exploration of diverse perspectives and viewpoints-so that we all gain the background knowledge and analytical skills we need to understand and respect differences.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in CLA

Working in CLA

Required Qualifications:
Ph.D. in a field related to diversity science (e.g., Psychology, Human Development and Family Science, Child Development, Public Health)

Preferred Qualifications:
Independent research on racially minoritized youth and families that utilizes a strength-based approach to development and well-being or examines socio-ecological determinants of health
Excellent written and oral communication skills as demonstrated by publication record and conference presentations
Advanced statistical computing skills: knowledge of R and/or mPlus, longitudinal data analysis, structural equation modeling
Evidence of ability to work as an independent scientist while collaborating with teams of peer researchers

About the Department of Psychology

The Department of Psychology is one of the largest departments within the College of Liberal Arts, and is a highly ranked department nationally. Currently, the department has 46 core faculty, 70+ staff, 140 graduate students, and it supports the largest number of undergraduate majors of any academic program on the UMN Twin Cities campus. Additionally, the department has $40 million or more in active research funding at any given time (the majority from NIH), spread across 70 or more projects. In its 100 plus year history, the Department of Psychology has been marked by distinction and excellence. For additional information, please go to our website: http://www.psych.umn.edu/.

About the College of Liberal Arts

Home to the arts, social sciences and humanities disciplines and programs, the College of Liberal Arts is the largest college in the University of Minnesota and comprises 31 academic departments, and over 20 interdisciplinary research centers and administrative/support units. CLA has over 1,300 faculty and staff spanning research, teaching, advising, outreach, and administrative functions. CLA units reside in over twenty buildings on the East Bank and West Bank of the Twin Cities campus. CLA enrolls nearly 13,000 undergraduate students, over 40% of the undergraduate enrollment on the Twin Cities campus, 1,400 graduate students, and has an annual all-funds budget of $290 million.

CLA is a destination for curious, compassionate individuals who are committed to making our increasingly interdependent and diverse global community work for everyone. That foundational commitment begins in our CLA Constitution. CLA is committed to increasing enrollment of underrepresented and under-resourced students, diversifying our faculty across all disciplines, recruiting, and retaining a diverse staff, and promoting the expression and exploration of diverse perspectives and viewpoints-so that we all gain the background knowledge and analytical skills we need to understand and respect differences.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in CLA

Working in CLA

Pay Range: $62,000 - $68,000 annual; depending on education/qualifications/experience

Please visit the Benefits for Postdoctoral Candidates website for more information regarding benefit eligibility.

• Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off
• Continuous learning opportunities through professional training
• Medical, dental, and pharmacy plans
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• University HSA contributions
• Disability and life insurance
• Employee wellbeing program
• Financial counseling services
• Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost

Student positions are a form of financial support while pursuing an education at the University of Minnesota.

Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions. You will have the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a resume.

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The University recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the academic mission. The University is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds.

The University of Minnesota provides equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. To learn more about diversity at the U: http://diversity.umn.edu

Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Our presumption is that prospective employees are eligible to work here. Criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify finalists from employment.

The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC)

The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC), is among the largest public research universities in the country, offering undergraduate, graduate, and professional students a multitude of opportunities for study and research. Located at the heart of one of the nation's most vibrant, diverse metropolitan communities, students on the campuses in Minneapolis and St. Paul benefit from extensive partnerships with world-renowned health centers, international corporations, government agencies, and arts, nonprofit, and public service organizations.

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