Applied Psychology Postdoctoral Fellow

American Psychological Association • Washington, DC

8d • Remote

About The Position

The Applied Psychology Post-Doctoral Fellow (Postdoc) serves as a member of the Psychology Team at the American Psychological Association. The Postdoc participates in, supports, and helps lead applied psychology programs and initiatives as directed by the Executive Lead of Applied Psychology, the Director of Applied Psychology, and other director-level staff on the Psychology Team. The Postdoc will be exposed to, learn about, and contribute to timely policy and scientific issues that are critical to the future of psychological science. The Postdoc may expect to gain direct experience in program development, stakeholder engagement, management, funding, policy, and scientific issues that would be difficult to acquire in most academic settings. The position is designed for an individual with broad intellectual curiosity across the diverse areas of applied psychology and a strong interest in working as an applied psychology generalist across diverse scientific, policy, and programmatic topics. The fellowship emphasizes the translation of psychological science for nonacademic audiences, the development of trusted relationships with internal and external stakeholders, and the practical application of psychological knowledge to real-world challenges. All members of the Psychology Team, including the Postdoc, are expected to contribute to administrative and operational responsibilities as needed, as part of a collaborative team environment.

Requirements

• PhD in an applied subdiscipline of psychology.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word (Advanced User)
• Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint (Advanced User)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (Advanced User)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook (User)
• Proficiency in Qualtrics (User)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Teams (User)
• Proficiency in PsycNet (User)
• Proficiency in Online Research (User)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Copilot (User)
• Proficiency in Google Gemini (User)

Nice To Haves

• Preference will be given to candidates from non-clinical subdisciplines, including, but not limited to: cognitive, social, industrial-organizational, personality, developmental, human factors, occupational health, legal, sports, and military.
• Strong project management skills, to lead complex analytical projects from conception through to timely completion
• Exceptional interpersonal skills, with a demonstrated track record of cultivating trust with both internal cross-functional teams and external stakeholders
• Evidence of project ownership and the ability to help lead and coordinate teams
• Excellent practical writing and editing skills for academic and nonacademic audiences
• Strong skill set in the visual presentation of complex quantitative information
• Excellent oral communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey technical findings to nonacademic audiences
• Excellent literature research and review skills, with the ability to identify gaps and trends
• Strong background in research methods and statistics, including quantitative and qualitative methodologies
• Strong track record of research and writing

Responsibilities

• Helping plan and manage programs across applied psychology topics, including the future of work, teaching and learning, climate, conservation, and sustainability psychology, and human-technology interaction.
• Managing projects from planning through execution, including organizing workstreams, tracking milestones, coordinating contributors, anticipating next steps, and taking increasing ownership over time.
• Supporting the development and delivery of webinars, conference presentations, and other events, including content development, speaker coordination, logistics, and follow-through.
• Drafting clear, accurate, and practical materials that translate applied psychological science for nonacademic audiences, including organizational leaders, policymakers, members, practitioners, and the public.
• Coordinating engagement with internal and external stakeholders, including planning and facilitating meetings, tracking action items, developing follow-up strategies, and building relationships.
• Presenting at internal APA meetings, external webinars, or conferences as needed.
• Representing and promoting applied psychology in interactions with internal and external stakeholders, demonstrating professionalism, sound judgment, and collaboration.
• Working with APA Advocacy on initiatives related to policy or legislation.
• Supporting research and analysis activities, including literature reviews, survey development, data analysis, and report writing for initiatives such as APA’s Work in America™
• Working collaboratively to support other Psychology Team initiatives and contribute to administrative and operational tasks, including scheduling, document organization, webpage updates, budget stewardship, and deadline tracking.
• Pursuing professional development in science translation, program development, relationship-building, stakeholder engagement, and project leadership.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Remote Work/Flexible Scheduling
• 401(k) option with employer match of up to 4%
• medical, dental, and vision insurance options
• outpatient mental health benefit
• paid personal/vacation time
• 12 paid holidays
• Family/Medical Leave
• tuition assistance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• short- and long-term disability insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree