Postdoctoral Research Associate I, Psychology

University of Arizona • Tucson, AZ

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About The Position

The University of Arizona's Department of Psychology within the College of Science invites you to apply to the role of Postdoctoral Research Associate. The Postdoctoral Research Associate will contribute to research on the psychology of happiness, well-being, and place within the Happiness and Well-Being Lab at the University of Arizona. The position involves designing and conducting experimental and survey studies, managing data collection and analysis, and contributing to manuscript preparation and grant development. The postdoctoral researcher will have opportunities to develop independent projects that align with the lab's themes of meaning, connection, and lived environments, and to collaborate on ongoing multi-study research programs. Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, vision, and life insurance; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more! The University of Arizona has been recognized for our innovative work-life programs. For more information about working at the University of Arizona and relocations services, please click here.

Requirements

• Knowledge of theories and empirical research in social, personality, and positive psychology, particularly related to well-being and place.
• Knowledge of experimental and survey research design, including participant recruitment, measurement, and ethical research practices.
• Skill in quantitative data analysis, statistical modeling, and data visualization using R, SPSS, or related programs.
• Skill in academic writing, including preparation of manuscripts, conference presentations, and grant materials.
• Ability to manage multiple research projects simultaneously and meet deadlines with attention to detail.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a research team and to mentor undergraduate and graduate research assistants.
• Ability to think creatively and critically about theoretical integration, study design, and interpretation of findings.
• Ph.D. in Psychology at the time of appointment.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated experience conducting quantitative research, including study design, data collection, and statistical analysis.
• Evidence of scholarly productivity through publications, conference presentations, or equivalent research outputs.
• Research experience related to well-being, happiness, or the psychological experience of places and environments.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and analyze experimental and survey-based studies examining happiness, well-being, and related constructs (e.g., place attachment, meaning, and social connection).
• Lead data collection, statistical analysis, and interpretation of findings.
• Prepare and co-author manuscripts for submission to peer-reviewed journals.
• Contribute to grant writing, progress reports, and conference submissions.
• Supervise and mentor undergraduate and graduate research assistants.
• Oversee data management, protocol documentation, and project timelines.
• Pursue opportunities to advance research, methodological, and professional skills.
• Contribute to lab meetings and the intellectual life of the department.

Benefits

• health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members
• access to UA recreation and cultural activities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees