Post-Doctoral Research Fellowship, Psychology
About The Position
The Department of Psychology at Wake Forest University invite applications for a two-year post-doctoral research fellowship beginning in August 2026. We are seeking a thoughtful, detail-oriented, and intellectually motivated individual to play a central role in implementing and disseminating innovative research on clarifying the personality and character trait predictors of people committed to relational pluralism (i.e., engaging in meaningful worldview differences). The position is funded by a research grant from the Templeton Religion Trust. The candidate will work primarily with Drs. Eranda Jayawickreme (Psychology & Program for Leadership and Character) and R. Michael Furr (Psychology). Wake Forest University is a private, coeducational institution dedicated to academic excellence in liberal arts, graduate and professional education. The University is ranked among the top thirty national universities by U.S. News and World Report. The University and Department of Psychology have a strong commitment to achieving diversity among faculty, staff, and students and to the development of a multicultural educational environment that affirms the value of cultural diversity and inclusion. The University has a deep institutional commitment to public service and engagement with the world, as indicated by the motto “pro humanitate” (for humanity). For quick facts about the University, go to http://www.wfu.edu/visitors/quickfacts.html. Application Instructions: To apply, please submit: 1. A cover letter 2. Curriculum vita (CV) 3. Research statement and writing sample The applicant should also arrange for at least three signed confidential letters of recommendation to be sent directly to Dr. Eranda Jayawickreme at jayawide@wfu.edu. Applications will be processed from March 15th, 2026, until the position is filled. For additional information, please contact Eranda Jayawickreme at jayawide@wfu.edu Job Description This position is not eligible for sponsorship of non-immigrant or immigrant visa status through Wake Forest University. All eligible applicants are encouraged to apply.
Requirements
- Strong commitment to honesty, scientific integrity, intellectual virtue, advancing human welfare, benevolence, universalism, diversity and inclusion as core values.
- Strong methodological experience in designing, implementing, and analyzing intensive longitudinal studies (e.g., ESM, diary studies etc.) and studies examining personality structure (e.g., studies examining personality profiles).
- Have a research program focused on personality and/or character traits.
Nice To Haves
- Evidence of strong empirical research and excellent quantitative skills is required, and familiarity with research on personality and character traits (e.g., open-mindedness, intellectual humility, empathy) or related concepts is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Will have the opportunity to clarify the personality and character trait predictors of people committed to relational pluralism by coordinating and running empirical studies as described in the funded grant application.
- Conduct statistical analyses, prepare manuscripts for publication, work with and supervise undergraduate and graduate student researchers, and participate in interdisciplinary discussion groups.
- Participate in international conferences on character and personality and have opportunities to develop collaborations with other scholars in the field.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
