Postdoctoral Fellow, Character Education Research (Remote)

Wake Forest University Pre-College Programs; Winston-Salem (NC); Remote; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Wake Forest University invites applications for two postdoctoral research fellowships with the Educating Character Initiative (ECI). The start date is July 1, 2027, and fellows will study character development in higher education.

The roles involve coauthoring scholarly papers, coordinating the Communities of Character Study, and contributing to both qualitative and quantitative phases across diverse college settings.

Qualifications

• PhD (by start date) in Psychology, Sociology, Education, or another social science discipline.
• Strong quantitative research skills, including survey methodology, statistical modeling, and analysis of large or multi-level datasets.
• Demonstrated ability to write for peer-reviewed academic publication.
• Outstanding skills in interpersonal communication, scientific writing, and effective time management.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a cooperative team setting.

Responsibilities

• Coauthor journal articles and conference papers with other members of the ECI research team.
• Contribute to the qualitative phase of the Communities of Character Study.
• Help design and conduct the quantitative phase of the Communities of Character Study.
• Support technical proposal preparation for developing new projects and securing grant funding.
• Coordinate data collection and management for the Communities of Character Study.

Skills

Quantitative methods

Academic writing

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Team collaboration

Education

PhD in psychology/sociology/education

Job description

Wake Forest University invites applications for two postdoctoral research fellowships with the Educating Character Initiative (ECI). The start date is July 1, 2027, and fellows will study character development in higher education.

The roles involve coauthoring scholarly papers, coordinating the Communities of Character Study, and contributing to both qualitative and quantitative phases across diverse college settings.