Postdoctoral Associate in Psychology

VS‑Postdoc; Minnesota; Hybrid; USD 62,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Professional development and training

Job summary

University of Minnesota in Twin Cities, MN, seeks a Postdoctoral Associate in Psychology to investigate psychopathology, addiction, and related conditions using genetic designs. Anticipated start is Sept 1, 2026, for 12 months with renewal possible based on funding and performance.

Salary ranges from $62,000 to $70,000 depending on qualifications and experience. The successful candidate will join the Department of Psychology and the Minnesota Center for Twin and Family Research, supporting

Qualifications

• PhD in a field related to behavioral genetics or statistical genetics, completed by start date.
• Candidates must demonstrate authorization to work in the United States at the University of Minnesota by the start date.
• Excellent written communication as demonstrated by scientific publications.

Responsibilities

• Lead new and existing scientific projects related to psychopathology and addiction, including project design, data collection/management/analysis, and manuscript preparation.
• Discuss with mentors and plan new avenues of investigation including grant proposals for genetically informative research on substance use, addiction, psychopathology, and related traits.
• Engage in seminars and training opportunities as a member of the academic department.

Skills

Excellent written communication

Strong organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

PhD in Behavioral Genetics / Psychology

Job description

Postdoctoral Associate in Psychology (# 372761)

University of Minnesota

in Twin Cities, MN

Type: Full-Time

Salary: Salary range: $62-70k, depending on qualifications andexperience.

Posted: Today

Job ID: 372761

About the Job

Postdoctoral Associate in Psychology

Professor Scott Vrieze and the Minnesota Center for Twin and Family Researchare seeking a postdoctoral scholar to investigate the nature, origins,development, and consequences of psychopathology, addiction, and relatedconditions. These include genome-wide association studies and large longitudinaltwin and adoption designs. Individuals will be able to avail themselves ofresources in the Department of Psychology at the University of Minnesota as wellas the Minnesota Center for Twin and Family Research. Both of these institutionshave a vibrant history and exciting future in the use of genetic designs tounderstand the nature and origins of behavior and human experience.

Anticipated start date is Sept 1 2026. Initial appointment will be for 12months, with the opportunity for renewal contingent upon satisfactoryperformance and availability of funding. Salary range: $62-70k, depending onqualifications and experience.

Responsibilities:

• 70% - Lead new and existing scientific projects related to psychopathologyand addiction, including project design; data collection, management, andanalysis; and preparation of manuscripts for publication and dissemination.
• 25% - Discuss with mentors, plan, and implement new avenues of investigationincluding grant proposals related to genetically informative research onsubstance use, addiction, psychopathology, related traits, and newmethodological approaches.
• 5% - Other activities associated with being a member of an academicdepartment, such as engaging in research seminars and other trainingopportunities.

This position will report directly to Dr. Scott Vrieze.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Ph. D. in a field related to behavioral genetics or statistical genetics(e.g., Psychology), completed by the agreed upon start date.
• Candidates should be able to demonstrate authorization to work in the UnitedStates at the University of Minnesota by the start date.
• Excellent written communication skills as demonstrated by scientificpublications.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Proven ability to problem solve
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Individuals without much experience in genetic association analyses will beconsidered, as the position will offer relevant research training.

About the Department

About the Department of Psychology:

The Department of Psychology is one of the largest departments within theCollege of Liberal Arts, and is a highly ranked department nationally.Currently, the department has 46 core faculty, 80+ staff, 120 graduate students,and it supports the largest number of undergraduate majors of any academicprogram on the UMN Twin Cities campus. Additionally, the department has $40million or more in active research funding at any given time (the majority fromNIH), spread across 70 or more projects. In its 100 plus year history, theDepartment of Psychology has been marked by distinction and excellence. Foradditional information, please go to our website: http://www.psych.umn.edu/.

About the College of Liberal Arts:

Home to the arts, social sciences and humanities disciplines and programs,the College of Liberal Arts is the largest college in the University ofMinnesota and comprises 31 academic departments, and over 20 interdisciplinaryresearch centers and administrative/support units. CLA has over 1,300 facultyand staff spanning research, teaching, advising, outreach, and administrativefunctions. CLA units reside in over twenty buildings on the East Bank and WestBank of the Twin Cities campus. CLA enrolls nearly 13,000 undergraduatestudents, over 40% of the undergraduate enrollment on the Twin Cities campus,1,400 graduate students, and has an annual all-funds budget of $290 million.

CLA is a destination for curious, compassionate individuals who are committedto making our increasingly interdependent and diverse global community work foreveryone. That foundational commitment begins in our CLA Constitution. CLA iscommitted to increasing enrollment of underrepresented and under-resourcedstudents, diversifying our faculty across all disciplines, recruiting, andretaining a diverse staff, and promoting the expression and exploration ofdiverse perspectives and viewpoints-so that we all gain the background knowledgeand analytical skills we need to understand and respect differences.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in CLA

Working in CLA

Pay and Benefits

• Pay Range: $62,000 - $70,000; depending oneducation/qualifications/experience
• Please visit the Benefits for Postdoctoral Candidates website for moreinformation regarding benefit eligibility.
• Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off
• Continuous learning opportunities through professional training
• Medical, dental, and pharmacy plans
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• University HSA contributions
• Disability and life insurance
• Financial counseling services
• Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost
• While our salary ranges provide a framework, it is important to note thatmost of the time, the initial pay may not reach the maximum of the range. Thisapproach ensures that compensation reflects the value and unique contributionsof each candidate while maintaining equity within our organization. As part ofour commitment to fair and equitable compensation, please be aware that thesalary offered to incoming candidates will be based on their individualcredentials and experience.

Diversity

The University recognizes and values the importance of diversity andinclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and insupporting the academic mission. The University is committed to attracting andretaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds.

The University of Minnesota provides equal access to and opportunity in itsprograms, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed,religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, publicassistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, orgender expression. To learn more about diversity at the U:http://diversity.umn.edu

Employment Requirements

Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of abackground check. Our presumption is that prospective employees are eligible towork here. Criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify finalists fromemployment.

About University of Minnesota

The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC)

The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC), is among the largest publicresearch universities in the country, offering undergraduate, graduate, andprofessional students a multitude of opportunities for study and research.Located at the heart of one of the nation's most vibrant, diverse metropolitancommunities, students on the campuses in Minneapolis and St. Paul benefit fromextensive partnerships with world-renowned health centers, internationalcorporations, government agencies, and arts, nonprofit, and public serviceorganizations.

At the University of Minnesota, we are proud to be recognized by the StarTribune as a Top Workplace for 2021, as well as by Forbes as Best Employers forWomen and one of America's Best Employers (2015, 2018, 2019, 2023), BestEmployer for Diversity (2019, 2020), Best Employer for New Grads (2018, 2019),and Best Employer by State (2019, 2022).