Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis; IUPUI

Job Description:

The Risk-Taking, Impulsivity, Substance Use, and Cognition (RISC) laboratory in the Department of Psychology at Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI) has an immediate opening for a Postdoctoral Research Fellow. The lab is led by Dr. Melissa Cyders.

Applicants should possess a Ph.D. degree in Clinical Psychology or other relevant disciplines, and an excellent publication track record. The specific projects focus on how impulsivity and its neurocognitive underpinnings influence risk for substance and alcohol use.

Consideration will be given to candidates with a strong background in human subjects research, alcohol administration work, grant and publication writing, and longitudinal design and analysis. Desired skills include familiarity with qualitative data coding and analysis and fMRI analysis, which can be developed during the postdoctoral position. Applicants should be scientifically driven, self-motivated, and committed to excellence in scholarship.

The initial appointment duration is up to three years, with renewal possible based on research productivity, performance, and funding.

This listing remains open until the position is filled, and applications will be evaluated on a rolling basis. To apply, please email the following to Dr. Melissa Cyders at mcyders:

• Research summary (up to 3 pages)
• Curriculum Vitae (CV) including publications and skills

IUPUI is Indiana’s premier urban university, enrolling over 35,000 students and offering degrees in more than 180 programs. Located near downtown Indianapolis, it offers unique opportunities for clinical placements, research partnerships, and community engagement. The campus features state-of-the-art medical and research facilities, including the Indiana University School of Medicine, Eskenazi Health, IU Hospital, Methodist Hospital, Simon Cancer Center, and Roudebush VA Medical Center.

Recognized as one of the most innovative universities globally by Reuters, the Department of Psychology offers three PhD programs and boasts advanced laboratories and computer facilities. The campus hosts a T32 for alcohol research and a longstanding P60 alcohol research center, supporting professional development for early career scientists.