| Location | Fort Collins, Colorado |
| Website | colostate.edu/Depts/Psychology |
The Department of Psychology seeks applications through the academic year from individuals who are interested in obtaining postdoctoral research experience in the area of Psychology. The open positions are temporary assignments. Annual terms and reappointment may depend on performance and/or the continued availability of funding.
The Department of Psychology serves approximately 1400 undergraduate majors and 100 graduate students, with approximately 30 full-time faculty members distributed across five doctoral programs: (1) Health Psychology, (2) Cognitive Neuroscience, (3) Cognitive Psychology, (4) Clinical Psychology, and (5) Industrial/Organizational Psychology. The Department also offers two Master’s degrees: (1) Master’s in Addiction Counseling and (2) Master’s in Applied Industrial/Organizational Psychology, which is an online degree. The Department houses several service centers including the Psychological Services Center, the Center for Meaning and Purpose, and the Aging Clinic of the Rockies.
The Department proudly boasts the Tri-Ethnic Center for Prevention Research that concentrates on social problems that affect rural areas. Additionally, the department has an externally funded occupational health psychology training program, funded by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) Education and Research Center which provides financial resources to support graduate student education, research, and professional development.
More information on the Department can be obtained on the Department’s website: http://www.colostate.edu/Depts/Psychology
$45,000 - $65,000
Support grant and department research in Psychology.
Collecting, managing, and analyzing research data.
Additional job duties as needed by PI and faculty.
Background check required
No supervisory duties.
Ph.D. in Psychology or closely related discipline.
For full consideration, please submit the following materials:
Cover letter
Resume or CV
This posting will remain open and continue collecting applications until October 31, 2026. Applicants who wish to be considered after this date must reapply.
Please note, applicants may redact information from their application materials that identifies their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.
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