POSTDOCTORAL FELLOW (1-2 Years)

The Psychology of Socioeconomic Inequality (PSI) Lab based in the Nanyang Technological University (NTU) in Singapore, is seeking applicants for a Distinguished Post-Doctoral Fellowship. The primary criterion for acceptance is a strong research foundation in the Experience Sampling Method (ESM). Salary is competitive, and the fellow will have access to research funds. 

Position Details

The post-doctoral fellow will conduct original research with an inter-disciplinary team of social scientists examining the psychological experiences of socioeconomic inequality in Singapore. The team is led by Prof. Charlene Chen from Nanyang Business School at NTU and Prof. Andy Yap from INSEAD. 

The fellow will lead ESM projects on understanding people’s experiences of socioeconomic inequality in their everyday lives.  

No teaching will be required. The fellow will have opportunities to participate in research seminars at both Nanyang Business School and INSEAD.  

Fellowship Prerequisites

Applicants must have completed a Ph.D. in a social science discipline (e.g., psychology, organizational behavior, consumer behavior), or have at least submitted their dissertation in a social science discipline, prior to the beginning of the fellowship. 

Applicants must be proficient and have substantial experience in using the Experience Sampling Method, including the development of ESM designs and measures, running ESM studies, conducting ESM data analyses (i.e., multilevel modeling), and publishing ESM research. Applicants who have published journal articles with ESM studies are favored.   

Applicants must have good oral and written communication skills in English, as well as the ability to work both as part of a team and independently. 

Application Requirements

To apply for the position, please submit (1) your current CV, (2) a research statement that specifies your experience conducting and publishing ESM research, and (3) up to two publications or manuscripts on ESM research to our lab manager, Ms Wanlin Huang  ([email protected]). You will also be asked to provide the name and contact information for two to three people who will submit recommendation letters on your behalf.  Applicants will be evaluated on a rolling basis until the fellowship is awarded.