Postdoctoral Research Associate , Department of Psychology

Overview

Postdoctoral Research Associate I, Department of Psychology. The University of Arizona's Department of Psychology invites you to apply to the role of Postdoctoral Research Associate I. As a Postdoctoral Researcher, you will be involved in the analysis of existing field data on cooperation and well-being among the Mayangna of Nicaragua. The Mayangna are an indigenous group of horticulturalists who live in the Bosawas region of Northern Nicaragua.

You will aid in the design and development of new studies (e.g., experiments, cross-cultural surveys, momentary assessment), and conduct fieldwork in Northern Nicaragua. In this role, you will also collaborate on ongoing projects, gain mentorship, and professional development.

This job requires that the researcher conducts fieldwork in Bosawas biosphere reserve of Northern Nicaragua during field visits as assigned for less than 8 weeks within a calendar year. This is a remote area with little-to-no Internet access, and no basic services (e.g., water, sewage, trash, electricity, etc.).

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• Analysis of existing field data
• Designing and conducting new online and in-person studies
• Designing and conducting fieldwork in Northern Nicaragua
• Dissemination of findings through presentations and publications
• Collaboration with other researchers including faculty and graduate students on ongoing projects

• Strong skills in statistics (e.g., SEM, multilevel models, longitudinal data, social networks) and data visualization

• Doctoral degree in psychology, anthropology or related area
• Fluent in Spanish (both written and spoken)

• Experience in the science of cooperation/prosocial behavior, the evolutionary human sciences, and/or affective science

• FLSA:
  Exempt
• Full Time
• Number of Hours Worked per Week: 40
• Job FTE: 1.0
• Work Calendar:
  Fiscal
• Job Category:
  Research
• Benefits Eligible:
  Yes - Full Benefits
• Rate of Pay: NIH Salary Guidelines, depends on experience
• Compensation Type: salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)
• Type of criminal background check required:
  Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)
• Number of Vacancies: 1
• Target Hire Date: 5/11/2026
• Open Date: 1/30/2026
• Open Until Filled:
  Yes

Contact Information for Candidates:
For additional questions, please contact Diego Guevara Beltran, Assistant Professor, at dguevarabeltran

• Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Cover Letter
• A document providing a list of 2-3 reference contacts including email and phone number

Please attach three items: CV, Cover letter, and a document listing 2-3 reference contacts including email and phone number.

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