Principal researcher / science

The Postdoctoral Principal Researcher/Behavioral Science Instructor role is designed to support a talented behavioral scientist in generating significant research contributions to behavioral science disciplines (e.g., psychology, behavioral economics). The primary duty for the Principal Researcher will be to conduct research both independently and in collaboration with Booth Faculty in the Roman Family Center for Decision Research (RF-CDR), with particular encouragement to advance high-quality, cutting-edge experimental research. Accordingly, demonstrate an outstanding capacity to generate original research questions and implement studies to investigate those questions in unique experimental settings (e.g., companies, public spaces, museums).

This Principal Researcher will teach 2 sections of a one quarter-length course per year in order to gain experience for teaching behavioral science in a business school setting. This Principal Researcher is also expected participate in the academic life of the school (including attending workshops and seminars). This position is initially for a one-year term, renewable for up to two additional years depending on satisfactory performance.

Review of applications will begin on January 5, 2026. No applications will be accepted after April 1, 2026.

The compensation range for this position is $75K.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Teach two sections of a quarter-long behavioral science class each academic year.
2. Participate in study design, data acquisition and analysis, manuscript development, and presentation/publication of results.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

1. Ph.D. (earned or expected by start date) in psychology, economics, or other behavioral science discipline required.
2. Applicants must upload a: 1) curriculum vitae; 2) one writing sample; 3) teaching statement; and 4) research statement
3. Strong record of research productivity in behavioral science required.
4. Strong teaching experience preferred.
5. Ability to interact with faculty, students, and staff successfully required.
6. Good organizational skills and attention to detail required.

*The teaching component of this role is 20% to 25% of the role.

Required to be considered:

Two letters of recommendation should be sent by recommenders to [email protected] with the applicant’s name in the subject line. Please ask the recommender to speak to your potential teaching capabilities. Letters due by January 5, 2026.

Review of applications will begin on January 6, 2026. No applications will be accepted after April 1, 2026.

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