Post Doctoral Fellow

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Located west of Chicago in a close-knit community, NIU offers big-city resources and small-town charm. Our vibrant campus community brings together more than 16,000 students from across the globe, creating an environment where future psychologists, engineers, artists and entrepreneurs learn alongside each other. With an average class size of 23 students and faculty who are leaders in their fields, NIU offers the personal attention of a small college with the opportunities of a major research university.

At NIU, numbers tell only part of our story, but they’re an important part. From our intimate 14:1 student‑to‑faculty ratio to our diverse community where 50% of undergraduates are first‑generation college students, these figures reflect our commitment to inclusive excellence.

This Postdoctoral Scholar (Postdoc) position supports research and services being conducted at the Center for the Study of Family Violence and Sexual Assault, and is designed to enhance the research training and professional skills of the individual filling the position. Postdocs may participate in all phases of Center-sponsored research and services, including data collection, data management, statistical analyses, dissemination of findings in scholarly articles and presentations.

Post docs also may support training for graduate students and undergraduate students engaging in Center-sponsored research.

• Provide support to Center-sponsored projects that provide services related to family violence, trauma, and related topics

• Engage in grant writing activities that result in submission of competitive research proposals to funding agencies

• Conduct research (including assisting with Center-sponsored projects) that will lead to the production of scholarly products (e.g., articles, presentations)

• Support research training opportunities for graduate students and undergraduate students

• Recent doctoral degree (or equivalent) generally awarded within the last 6 years, in psychology, sociology, counseling, social work, statistics or a related field.

• Advanced statistical skills in SPSS, R, and related software.
• Strong scientific writing skills.
• Advanced understanding of statistics and research methods.
• Experience conducting research on family violence, sexual assault, PTSD, or other related topics.

• Background in family violence research or related topics.
• Extensive experience publishing articles in peer-reviewed journals.
• Grant writing experience preferred.

Anticipated Appointment

Start Date:

1/1/2026

Anticipated Appointment End Date: 12/31/2026

Percent of Staff Year: 1.00

Standard Hours Per Week: 37.5 hours

Working Hours:

Monday-Friday — 8:30 - 5:00 pm, one-hour lunch, some weekend and evenings as needed

• Cover Letter – Please include your interest in employment with NIU and how your previous experiences position you for success in the role for which you are applying.
• Current Resume
• Unofficial Transcripts (official transcripts will be required within 30 days of start date).

For additional information contact:
Julie Crouch (jcrouch).

Pre-employment background checks and verification of eligibility to work in the United States are required.

Applications submitted after 12/11/2025 are welcomed but will be considered as needed.

In accordance with applicable statutes and regulations, NIU is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, religion, age, disability (physical and mental), marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender (identity and expression), political affiliation, or any other factor unrelated to professional qualifications, and will comply with all applicable federal and state statutes, regulations and orders…