[CogSci] Post-Doc Position [Harvard, Summer/Fall 2024 start]

[Ullman, Tomer David]

Dear Colleagues,


I am looking to hire a postdoctoral fellow to join my lab at Harvard University, starting Summer or Fall of 2024. The position is for one year, with a possibility for renewal for up to 2 subsequent years at $65,000, including health insurance and other benefits, and funding for conference travel.


Please see below for more details on the position, topics of interest, and how to apply. Applications will be reviewed in an ongoing way, but priority will be given to applications submitted by April 15th.



I would appreciate it if you could share widely with people that you think might be relevant!



Many thanks, and have a good weekend,



Tomer Ullman


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Research on Theory-of-Mind, Pragmatics, and ‘Scripted’ Behavior

[Preferred start date: Summer 2024]



Applications are invited for a postdoctoral fellowship under the direction of Professor Tomer Ullman in the Department of Psychology at Harvard University.



Candidates should have a Ph.D. in Psychology, Cognitive Science, Cognitive Developmental, or a related field. Strong applicants will have demonstrated experience and training in empirical research, including experiment design, data collection and analysis, organizational skills, and strong interpersonal and communication skills. While not a must, a strong background in computational methods and/or statistical methods is a plus.



The specific research topic would broadly be within common-sense reasoning, especially as they relate to theory-of-mind and/or pragmatics. While not strictly required, the lab has a current interest in reasoning about ‘scripted’ behaviors in other people (how and when people perceive others as being rote or “on automatic”, and why it might matter), and an interest in this topic on the part of candidates is an advantage. Activities may include training and supervising research assistants; experiment design, data collection and analysis, manuscript preparation and grant-writing, and collaboration with the research lab at Harvard University under the direction of Tomer Ullman, as well as other related labs.



The position is for one year, with a possibility for renewal for up to 2 subsequent years at $65,000, including health insurance and other benefits, and funding for conference travel. Applicants with potential availability for 2 years are preferred.



Applicants should submit a formal application<https://academicpositions.harvard.edu/postings/13532> and email. Please send the following application materials to Jiayi Wang (Lab Manager) at jiayiwang at fas.harvard.edu<mailto:jiayiwang at fas.harvard.edu>, and cc Prof. Tomer Ullman at. tullman at fas.harvard.edu<mailto:tullman at fas.harvard.edu>. Please use POST DOC APPLICATION in the subject line, and include the following materials:



1.     Curriculum vitae

2.     A cover letter/research statement describing your interests, research questions you hope to pursue, areas of overlap, as well as a description of prior work.

3.     Up to two samples of previously published work or preprints.

4.     Names and contacts for three references (there is no need to provide recommendations letters at this point; reference letters will be requested from short-listed applicants)



Review of applications will be on a rolling basis, but candidates are strongly encouraged to apply by April 15st, 2024.



Further information about the lab, people, ongoing projects, and a diversity statement can be found here: https://www.cocodev.org



The Department of Psychology sits within the Division of Social Science, which is strongly committed to creating and supporting a diverse workforce. Respect and fairness, kindness and collegiality, and trust and transparency are among the values we espouse and promote in our workplace culture. We work hard to ensure a healthy, inclusive, and positive environment where everyone does their best work in support of Harvard’s mission. Learn more about our commitment to diversity, inclusion, and belonging in our departmental diversity statement<https://psychology.fas.harvard.edu/DIB-call-to-action>.



Harvard is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, or any other characteristic protected by law.





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