Faculty Positions

Assistant Teaching Professor Position (Non-Tenure)

The Department of Psychology in the College of Liberal Arts at the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities invites applications for an assistant teaching professor position beginning fall semester 2021 (August 30, 2021). We are seeking scholars with expertise in teaching statistics (undergraduate and graduate), advanced undergraduate research methods, and other substantive courses related to the candidate’s expertise and departmental needs. Candidates are expected to be able to teach using R and to contribute to the department’s open science goals, including an emphasis on reproducibility, modern approaches to evaluating evidence, and modern research design. We also seek a candidate with a demonstrated commitment to teaching and mentoring a diverse student population. Please apply online via the University of Minnesota Employment System; reference job posting ID 337894. 

Postdoctoral Positions

Post-Doctoral Researcher 

Prof. Scott Vrieze in the Minnesota Center for Twin and Family Research, is accepting applications for a Post-Doctoral Researcher (9546). The MCTFR has a long history of providing a rich intellectual  environment for NIH extramural behavioral genetic research of clinical conditions and has assembled a nationally recognized team of researchers. Read more information about the position. Please apply online via the University of Minnesota Employment System; reference job opening ID 339320. 

Post-Doctoral Researcher 

The Narrative, Identity, Culture, and Education (NICE) Research Group in the Department of Psychology, directed by Dr. Moin Syed, is seeking a Post-Doctoral Researcher (9546). Please apply online via the University of Minnesota Employment System; reference job opening ID 339201. 

Postdoctoral Traineeship in Genetic and Neurobehavioral Mechanisms of Addiction, its Risk Factors, and Consequences

The Department of Psychology in the College of Liberal Arts is searching for a postdoctoral trainee as part of an NIH Training Grant (T32). Read more about the position or apply.

Staff Positions

ABCD Site Coordinator

The Minnesota Center for Twin and Family Research (MCTFR) seeks to hire one ABCD Site Coordinator (7352P3: Researcher Professional 3) responsible for executing all tasks associated with  the ABCD (Adolescent Brain and Cognitive Development) protocol which include eighteen neurocognitive assessments and seventy interview or self-report instruments designed to assess  eligibility criteria, psychopathology, medical health, parental/peer/romantic relationships, impulsivity/temperament/personality, and nicotine/alcohol/drug use. Day-to-day supervision, scheduling, and monitoring of several ABCD Research Assistants and Undergraduate Students is required. For more information and to apply online via the University of Minnesota Employment System; reference job opening ID 339776.

ABCD Research Assistant

The Minnesota Center for Twin and Family Research (MCTFR) seeks to hire one ABCD Research Assistant (8352P1: Research Professional 1) responsible for executing all tasks associated with the ABCD (Adolescent Brain and Cognitive Development) protocol which include neuroimaging, neurocognitive assessments. For more information and to apply online via the University of Minnesota Employment System; reference job opening ID 339779.

MCTFR Research Associate (Interviewer)

The Minnesota Center for Twin and Family Research (MCTFR) seeks to hire a Research Assistant (83521: Research Professional 1) responsible for interviewing study participants. Assessments include: DSM structured clinical interviews and non-clinical interviews, neuropsych, personality, intelligence and other related assessments. Research Assistants will review data to assure quality and prepare data for analysis and publication. For more information and to apply online via the University of Minnesota Employment System; reference job opening ID 339900. 

Researcher 4 (Advanced Research Coordinator)

The (TRiCAM) Translational Research in Cognitive and Affective Mechanisms laboratory in the Department of Psychology is seeking applicants for an advanced research coordinator (8352R4). Please apply online via the University of Minnesota Employment System; reference job opening ID 337675.