Post Doctoral Fellow

Clemson University MBA Programs; Georgia; On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Clemson University in Georgia seeks a postdoctoral research fellow in Psychology beginning August 2026. The appointment is for one academic year, with possible renewal contingent on funding. The candidate will engage in research on cognition, aging, cognitive impairment/dementia, and clinical trials, with emphasis on cognitive training.

Applicants must have a Ph.D. in Psychology or Gerontology (in hand by August 2026) and a strong record of peer‑reviewed publications and conference

Qualifications

• Experience in cognition, aging, and dementia research.
• Experience with clinical trials and a publication record.
• Strong empirical research background required.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to empirical research on cognition, aging, and dementia.
• Lead or participate in cognitive training intervention studies.
• Prepare publications and conference presentations.

Skills

Cognition

Aging

Cognitive impairment

Clinical trials

Cognitive training

Education

PhD in Psychology or Gerontology (in hand by Aug 2026)

Job description

Clemson University: College of Behavioral, Social and Health Sciences: Psychology

Location

508 IEA Oconee Memorial

Open Date

May 20, 2026

Description

The Department of Psychology at Clemson University seeks applications for a postdoctoral research fellow beginning in August 2026. The initial appointment is for one academic year. Additional years are contingent on funding. We are interested in candidates with experience studying cognition, aging, cognitive impairment/dementia and clinical trials. Persons with expertise in cognitive training are especially encouraged to apply. Requirements include: Ph.D. (in hand by August 2026) in Psychology, Gerontology, or a closely related field and a record of peer-reviewed publications and conference presentations that suggest future success in scholarly research. A strong empirical research background is also necessary.

Qualifications

We are interested in candidates with experience studying cognition, aging, cognitive impairment/dementia and clinical trials. Persons with expertise in cognitive training are especially encouraged to apply. Requirements include: Ph.D. (in hand by August 2026) in Psychology, Gerontology, or a closely related field and a record of peer-reviewed publications and conference presentations that suggest future success in scholarly research. A strong empirical research background is also necessary.