We are currently seeking a Postdoctoral fellow to join the lab. If you or someone you know is interested, please see the job ad below:

The Self, Health, Identity, and Culture (SHIC) Lab at Boston College
Position: Postdoctoral Researcher (In-person, full time)

Where: Boston College, Department of Psychology and Neuroscience & African and African Diaspora Studies Program, Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts

Start Date: Summer 2025
Application Deadline: Rolling
Salary for 0 years of experience: $66,000

Application Materials to be submitted over email:

• Cover letter describing research interests, goals, skills, and experience
• Curriculum Vitae (CV) or Resume
• Contact information for two professional references
• Email to send materials: shic.psychlab@bc.edu

The Self, Health, Identity & Culture Lab at Boston College is seeking a full-time Postdoctoral Researcher to support projects focused on the interdependence of health. Our research explores the sociopsychological and cultural factors that shape people’s understanding of health and the self. The postdoc will primarily work on implementing an intervention that aims to improve health through culturally responsive approaches. This is a 2-year, in-person position beginning in Summer 2025. This opportunity is ideal for someone interested in health behaviors, cross-cultural health understanding, and intervention science. The Postdoctoral Researcher will collaborate closely with Dr. Kengthsagn Louis and will have opportunities to engage in both collaborative and independent research projects. The annual salary is $66,000 for someone starting with 0 years of experience and includes full benefits offered by Boston College. Please feel free to reach out to shic.psychlab@bc.edu with any questions about the position. 

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the development, implementation, and dissemination of research and interventions on health across cultural contexts
• Conduct mixed-methods research, including qualitative, quantitative, and big data collection and analysis
• Support project development, grant writing, manuscript preparation, and some mentorship of junior lab members.

Qualifications:

• PhD in Psychology or a related field (or expected by start date)
• Research experience in social, health, or cultural psychology strongly preferred
• Demonstrated expertise in mixed methods research (qualitative and quantitative), experimental design, longitudinal studies, or intervention work
• Candidates from diverse backgrounds, including those underrepresented in health-related research, are strongly encouraged to apply

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