Postdoctoral Research Associate , Department of Psychology

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.).

Outstanding U of A benefits include health, dental, vision, and life insurance; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; U of A/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; access to U of A recreation and cultural activities; and more! The University of Arizona has been recognized for our innovative work-life programs.

Duties and Responsibilities:

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

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

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

Minimum Qualifications:

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

Preferred Qualifications:

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

FLSA:
Exempt

Full Time/Part Time:
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

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

Open Date: 1/30/2026

Open Until Filled:
Yes

Documents Needed to Apply:
Curriculum Vitae (CV), Cover Letter, and One Additional Document

Special Instructions to Applicant:
Please attach three items: CV Cover letter A document providing a list of 2-3 reference contacts including email and phone number.