Postdoctoral Researcher - Psychology

The Close Relationships and Health Living Lab, under the direction of Dr. Brett Jakubiak, invites applications for a one-year Postdoctoral Research Fellow. The recruited fellow will work on an NSF-funded project focused on identifying the unique consequences of physical affection in romantic relationships. The fellow will collaborate with Dr. Jakubiak on supervising a team of observational video coders, analyzing data, and disseminating findings by preparing manuscripts for publication and by presenting  fellow will be a part of the Syracuse University community, a community that is welcoming and supportive of all of its members.

Qualifications

* PhD in Social Psychology, or a related discipline, by the start date.

* Experience with dyadic data analysis using both multilevel modeling and structural equation modeling approaches and should be comfortable analyzing data in R and Mplus.

* Should have expertise related to close relationships and be prepared to apply relationship-focused theories (e.g., attachment theory, affection exchange theory) to interpret findings.

* Should have experience with observational video coding, including supervising coding teams and developing their own coding manuals.

* In addition, it would be desirable if the applicant had experience with implicit measures and/or longitudinal dyadic data analysis (ecological momentary assessments).

Job Specific Qualifications

Not Applicable

Responsibilities

* Data analysis

* Dissemination of research (scholarly publications, conference presentations)

* Observational coding (leading team of video coders)

* Mentor graduate and undergraduate students

Physical Requirements

Not Applicable

Tools/Equipment

Not Applicable

Application Instructions

Applicants must complete a brief online application at  and attach 3 documents as described below.

1. Cover letter (1 page), including the names and contact information for 3 references

2. Curriculum vitae

3. Research statement (2-3 pages)

Note:

References will be contacted for top candidates only. Detailed instructions for uploading confidential recommendation letters into the system will be sent to references identified in the application.

Applications will be reviewed beginning January 15th, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled. The anticipated start date for the position is June 1, 2026.