Postdoctoral Associate *Hybrid* Two Positions; RFN

Location: Albany, NY,
Category: Research Foundation Careers,
Job Type: Full-time,
Posted On: Wed May 6 2026,
Job Description:

This is a one-year temporary position to work with Paul L. Morgan, Empire Innovation Professor and Social and Health Equity Endowed Professor, to conduct grant-supported analyses of a large-scale and longitudinal dataset examining bullying perpetration and victimization in U.S. elementary schools. A particular focus of these investigations will be bullying perpetration and victimization analysis based on the Early Childhood Longitudinal Study, Kindergarten Class of .

For details of the project, see here. For example, studies resulting from the project based on this dataset, see here and here. This position will be affiliated with the University at Albany's Institute for Social and Health Equity (ISHE), a university-wide hub for interdisciplinary research. The grant will support the hiring of two postdoctoral researchers. These postdoctoral researchers will have opportunities to contribute to additional peer‑reviewed work and grant proposals.

Hybrid schedules are preferred, but remote‑only schedules will be considered for exceptional candidates with a demonstrable ability to successfully work independently.

• Work collaboratively with Dr. Morgan and additional research scientists and faculty to conduct scientific investigations through analyses of a large-scale dataset including those using advanced quantitative methods (e.g., latent class analysis, structural equation modeling, growth modeling, student fixed effects)
• Lead and assist in writing scientific manuscripts for peer‑reviewed journals as well as book chapters, reports, research briefs, and white papers, and op‑eds.
• Coordinate data analysis activities with multiple stakeholders including state and federal policymakers and educational personnel.
• Contribute as co‑author to the sections of the journal papers and reports.
• Ability to work productively and collaboratively under Dr. Morgan's supervision, including completing tasks in a timely, independent, and high‑quality manner.
• Assist with Institutional Review Board and human subject protocols.
• If of interest, participate in or lead methodological trainings in the lab and to UAlbany faculty on newly developed quantitative methods in psychology, epidemiology, and economics including those allowing for causal inferences and designed to empirically examine intersectionality.
• Present analyses and represent the lab at scientific meetings and national conferences.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Demonstrable expertise including through completed coursework, methodological trainings, and peer‑reviewed publications in using advanced quantitative methods to analyze large-scale and longitudinal datasets.
• Prior experience in conducting analyses for writing and submitting peer‑reviewed journal articles as a first and/or contributing author.
• Highly proficient in using statistical software including in Stata, MPlus, R, and/or SPSS
• Interest and experience in working on grant‑funded projects and/or submitting grant proposals to federal agencies or private foundations. Experience working as part of an interdisciplinary research team and ability to coordinate multiple large projects to completion.
• Ability to incorporate feedback and revise initial analyses as needed.
• Knowledge of and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace.

• A completed Ph.D. in public health, public policy, psychology, human development, education, quantitative methods, sociology, economics, or related field from a college or university accredited by the U.S. Department of Education or an internationally recognized organization.
• Ability to clean, securely manage, and analyze large and complex datasets as well as to maintain documentation ensuring proper archiving and reproducibility.
• Ability to work independently to conduct rigorous analyses and produce high‑quality papers, reports and op‑eds including with Dr. Morgan, other faculty, and research scientists.
• A high level of professional behavior and initiative.
• Must demonstrate strong organizational and time…