University of Chicago

Ayelet Fishbach anticipates hiring a Principal Researcher. This position is designed to support a talented behavioral scientist who is looking for postdoctoral training in the field of motivation in psychology and business. To this end, the Principal Researcher will conduct research in collaboration with Professor Fishbach and members of the Center for Decision Research at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business.

The position is open to candidates who have recently earned their Ph.D. (or who are expecting their degree in 2021) in any area of psychology or business. Close familiarity with methods of experimentation is important. In particular, experience in conducting field, lab-based and web-based experiments is desirable. A successful candidate must demonstrate an outstanding capacity to generate original research questions and implement studies to investigate those questions. Specific duties will include participating in study design, data acquisition and analysis, manuscript development, and presentation/publication of results.

Applicants should submit a curriculum vita, two letters of recommendation, and a cover letter describing their research interests. Review of applications is happening now, on a rolling basis.

In order to receive full consideration, please immediately submit your application materials electronically in the following way:

1. Review the job posting https://uchicago.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/External/job/Hyde-Park-Campus/Principal-Researcher_JR09833 and click on the relevant "Apply" button
2. Arrange for two letters of recommendation to be emailed to Alissa Aviles at (alissa.aviles at chicagobooth.edu)

Chicago Booth is dedicated to creating an environment where people of different backgrounds, broadly defined, feel valued and where their ideas and contributions can flourish. Chicago Booth welcomes applications from women, persons with disabilities, veterans, and under-represented groups. If you need an accommodation to apply to a Chicago Booth Research Staff Program, or if there are other factors impacting your ability to apply to an open position, please email ResearchProfessional at lists.chicagobooth.edu.
For general questions, please email Ayelet Fishbach at (ayelet.fishbach at chicagobooth.edu)