Job Description

School: Faculty of Arts and Sciences

Department/Area: Psychology

Position Description:

Professor Matthew Nock and the Nock Lab in the Department of Psychology at Harvard University invites applications for a Postdoctoral Fellow position in Clinical Psychology. The Postdoctoral Fellow will be involved in several different qualitative studies focused on understanding why people try to kill themselves, why they do (or do not) seek treatment, and clinician perceptions of suicide risk and how it is best treated. These studies include a focus on college students, people seeking hospital-based treatment, and clinicians who work with those at risk for suicide.

Responsibilities:

1. Conduct research in clinical psychology.

2. Publish and present research findings in high-quality scientific journals and conferences.

3. Collaborate with faculty, researchers, and students on interdisciplinary research projects.

4. Contribute to the preparation of research proposals.

5. Participate in teaching and mentoring activities for undergraduate and graduate students.

This is a one-year term position with possibility of renewal dependent upon job performance and continued availability of funding.

The Department of Psychology sits within the Division of Social Science, which is strongly committed to creating and supporting a diverse workforce. Respect and fairness, kindness and collegiality, and trust and transparency are among the values we espouse and promote in our workplace culture. We work hard to ensure a healthy, inclusive, and positive environment where everyone does their best work in support of Harvard's mission. Learn more about our commitment to diversity, inclusion, and belonging in our departmental diversity statement .

Basic Qualifications:

Ph.D. in Psychology, Sociology, Anthropology, or a related field.

Additional Qualifications:

• Demonstrated record of research achievement and experience in the collection and analysis of qualitative data.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Experience focused on suicide/mental health and on using natural language processing methods preferred.

Contact Information:

Dr. Amy Ahn, Associate Research Director, Nock Lab, Department of Psychology, Harvard University

Contact Email: yahn@fas.harvard.edu

Special Instructions:

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, CV, a brief research proposal, and two to three references' names and contact information through the ARIeS Portal. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

For more information, please visit the Nock Lab and Department of Psychology websites, or contact the department directly.

Please note: This position is contingent upon funding and satisfactory performance.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Harvard is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, age, protected veteran status, disability, genetic information, military service, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, or other protected status.

The health of our community is a priority for Harvard University. With that in mind, we strongly encourage all employees to be up-to-date on CDC -recommended vaccines.

About Harvard University

Harvard University is devoted to excellence in teaching, learning, and research, and to developing leaders in many disciplines who make a difference globally. The University, which is based in Cambridge and Boston, Massachusetts, has an enrollment of over 20,000 degree candidates, including undergraduate, graduate, and professional students. Harvard has more than 360,000 alumni around the world. The University has twelve degree-granting Schools in addition to the Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study, offering a truly global education. Established in 1636, Harvard is the oldest institution of higher education in the United States.

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