[CogSci] Post-Doc and Post-Bac Opportunities to Work on the John Templeton Foundation funded project “Laying the Groundwork for a Developmental Science of Intellectual Humility”

[Josh Rottman]

Dear colleagues (with apologies for cross-posting),


The “Laying the Groundwork for a Developmental Science of Intellectual
Humility (IH)” project currently has openings for a post-bac project
coordinator (based at Franklin & Marshall College) and a postdoctoral
fellow (based at the University of Toronto).


This multi-site collaborative project will set the foundation for a
developmental science of IH by developing a self-report measure with good
psychometric properties that can measure trait IH in children from 6 to 10
years of age.


Project leaders (in alphabetical order) are: Dr. Andrei Cimpian (New York
University <https://cimpianlab.com/>), Dr. Judith Danovitch (University of
Louisville <http://louisvillekidstudies.org/>), Dr. Jamie Jirout (University
of Virginia <http://www.jamiejirout.com/>), Dr. Candice Mills (University
of Texas Dallas <https://labs.utdallas.edu/thinklab/>), Dr. Samuel
Ronfard (University
of Toronto <https://www.utmchildlab.com/>), Dr. Joshua Rottman (Franklin &
Marshall College <https://www.joshuarottman.com/>), and Dr. Azzurra Ruggeri
(Central European University <https://www.isearchlab.org/>).


The following opportunities are available:


*Postdoctoral Fellow:*


A 2-year postdoctoral fellowship with Dr. Samuel Ronfard at the University
of Toronto (Salary $70,000 CAD + benefits, start date is somewhat flexible
between March and July). The postdoctoral fellow will be expected to take a
leadership role on this project and work closely with all project leaders
and affiliated researchers. The postdoctoral fellow is expected to embody
our core values <https://www.utmchildlab.com/research-1>. The successful
candidate will receive substantive career mentoring and opportunities for
independent research and professional development. The postdoctoral fellow
will be expected to be on campus a minimum of 2-3 times a week. Please feel
free to contact me with any questions (samuel.ronfard at utoronto.ca).


The deadline to apply is February 15th but applications will be reviewed on
a rolling basis.

Qualifications: Graduate training in cognitive and/or developmental
psychology, cognitive science or (science) education; background in
experimental research design; experience conducting developmental research;
background in psychometrics; previous research experience on, or interest
in IH; excellent capacity for independent, creative scholarship and strong
writing skills.


Applications:  *Please email in one PDF document* to Samuel Ronfard (
samuel.ronfard at utoronto.ca):

   -

   a cover letter including a statement of research interests (up to 3
   pages) and an explanation of suitability for the position
   -

   a CV,
   -

   contact details for 3 referees who will be contacted for short-listed
   candidates.
   -

   1 publication or manuscript that you believe represents your best work
   to date.


The University of Toronto is strongly committed to diversity within its
community and especially welcomes applications from racialized persons /
persons of colour, women, Indigenous / Aboriginal People of North America,
persons with disabilities, LGBTQ persons, and others who may contribute to
the further diversification of ideas.

Employment as a Postdoctoral Fellow at the University of Toronto is covered
by the terms of the CUPE 3902 Unit 5 Collective Agreement. This job is
posted in accordance with the CUPE 3902 Unit 5 Collective Agreement.


*Post-Bac Project Coordinator:*


A 15-month project coordinator position with Dr. Joshua Rottman at Franklin
& Marshall College (Wages: $17.50/hour + benefits). The position will
involve recruiting and testing participants, supporting undergraduate
research assistants, responding to lab emails, organizing schedules,
managing the budget, and otherwise ensuring that the project is kept on
track. This full-time, non-remote position will last from approximately
June 3, 2024 until approximately August 15, 2025.  Please reach out to Josh
Rottman with any questions (jrottman at fandm.edu).


The deadline to apply is March 15th but applications will be reviewed on a
rolling basis.

Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in cognitive and/or developmental
psychology, cognitive science, science education, or a related field (by
May 2024); experience conducting empirical research; experience working
with children; strong writing skills.


Applications: Please apply via this webpage
<https://fandm.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp;jsessionid=E95F5BA83B7447CDF91976E75A72827F;jsessionid=53B151D9334C8A4B24B7B57A67A0130B?JOBID=171918>.
You will be asked to upload a cover letter including a statement of
research interests (up to 3 pages) and an explanation of suitability for
the position, a resume, and contact details for 3 referees who will be
contacted for short-listed candidates.

Full-time members of the Franklin & Marshall College professional staff
receive competitive starting pay and a comprehensive benefits package that
includes health coverage, dental, vision, generous retirement savings plan
contributions, education benefits for employees, spouses and dependent
children, and enjoy access to all College facilities including dining
venues to suit all tastes, recreation and fitness facilities, and
libraries, plus access to College performances, lectures, and events. To
learn more about our Benefits, please visit our Benefits Page
<https://www.fandm.edu/human-resources/benefits>.

Franklin & Marshall College is committed to having an inclusive campus
community where all members are treated with dignity and respect. As an
Equal Opportunity Employer, the College does not discriminate in its hiring
or employment practices on the basis of gender/gender-identity, sex, race
or ethnicity, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran's
status, genetic information, family or marital status, sexual orientation,
or any other protected class.

-- 
Joshua Rottman, Ph.D.
Associate Professor, Franklin and Marshall College
Research Associate, Oxford Uehiro Centre for Practical Ethics
Website <https://www.joshuarottman.com/> | Google Scholar
<https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=yD6LCjsAAAAJ&hl=en> | Psychology
Today <https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/moral-boundaries>
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