Postdoctoral Research Scientist

FORDHAM University; New York (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Fordham University seeks a Postdoctoral Research Scientist to support the AM 3 Lab in quantitative psychology and education research. The role involves developing reproducible data pipelines, conducting advanced statistical analyses, and disseminating findings through publications and web tools.

PhD required with experience in multilevel and longitudinal analyses, and strong programming skills in R or Stata. The position is based in New York, with a focus on externally funded projects.

Qualifications

• PhD in quantitative psychology, statistics, data science, educational measurement, or a related field.
• Experience conducting a variety of statistical analyses, including multilevel analyses, longitudinal analyses, attrition and missing data analyses, moderation, and mediation analyses.
• Experience creating a reproducible data management, analysis, and reporting pipeline.
• Interest in conducting both applied and methodological research in psychology and/or education.

Responsibilities

• Supports quantitative applied research on externally funded projects in education and psychology.
• Conducts both applied and methodological research. Develops and maintains data systems that facilitate data collection and analysis, including creating, maintaining, and documenting project data files, conducting analyses, and producing research reports.
• Sustains a fully reproducible pipeline spanning data collection, analysis, and reporting. Disseminates research findings through academic publications and develops web-based tools and interactive applications.
• Conducts and documents randomization, and assists with other research activities.

Skills

R programming

Stata programming

Statistical analysis

Data management

Education

PhD in quantitative psychology, statistics, data science, educational measurement, or a related field

Tools

SQL

Shiny

R packages

Job description

Founded in 1841, Fordham is the Jesuit University of New York, offering an exceptional education distinguished by the Jesuit tradition to more than 16,000 students in its nine colleges and schools. It has residential campuses in the Bronx and Manhattan, a campus in West Harrison, N.Y., the Louis Calder Center Biological Field Station in Armonk, N.Y., and the London Centre in the United Kingdom.
The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement plans; life insurance; short and long-term disability; employee assistance program ( EAP ); tuition remission; and generous time off.
Successful candidates should have a knowledge of and commitment to the goals of Jesuit Education.

Reporting to Dr. D. Betsy McCoach, the Postdoctoral Research Scientist supports research under the Applied Modeling, Measurement, and Methodology (AM 3) Lab. The Postdoctoral Research Scientist conducts both substantive and methodological research in psychology and education.

Essential Functions

Supports quantitative applied research on externally funded projects in education and psychology.
Conducts both applied and methodological research. Develops and maintains data systems that facilitate data collection and analysis, including creating, maintaining, and documenting project data files, conducting analyses, and producing research reports.
Sustains a fully reproducible pipeline spanning data collection, analysis, and reporting. Disseminates research findings through academic publications and develops web-based tools and interactive applications.
Conducts and documents randomization, and assists with other research activities.

Essential Functions Note This list is not intended to be an exhaustive list.
The University may assign additional related duties as necessary.

Management Responsibilities

Management Responsibilities Not responsible for supervision or oversight of others.

Additional Functions

Engages in professional development opportunities, which may involve travel related to project collaboration and dissemination.

Required Qualifications: Education and Experience

PhD in quantitative psychology, statistics, data science, educational measurement, or a related field.
Experience conducting a variety of statistical analyses, including multilevel analyses, longitudinal analyses, attrition and missing data analyses, moderation, and mediation analyses.
Experience creating a reproducible data management, analysis, and reporting pipeline.

Required Qualifications: Knowledge and Skills

Interest in conducting both applied and methodological research in psychology and/or education.
Strong statistical programming skills in either R or Stata.
Strong academic writing skills and research productivity.
Excellent project and data management abilities.
Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
Effective time management skills and organizational skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience designing and maintaining databases for research.
Proficiency in SQL .
Experience developing and deploying Shiny apps.
Experience creating statistical programs (such as R or Stata packages).
Experience conducting methodological research using Monte Carlo Simulation techniques.
Expertise in psychometrics.
Experience publishing peer-reviewed journal articles.
Expertise in multilevel and/or latent variable modeling.
Experience conducting cluster randomized or multisite cluster randomized trials.
Experience conducting cost analyses.
Experience preparing IRB submissions and/or preregistration reports.

Minimum Starting Salary

Minimum Starting Salary $75,000

Maximum Starting Salary

Maximum Starting Salary $80,000

Note

Note Salary is commensurate with qualifications, experience, and skills.

Is this a Union position?

Is this a Union position? No

Posting Number

Posting Number A1139P

Number of Vacancies

Number of Vacancies 1

Start Date

Posting Date

Posting Date 09/11/2026

Special Instructions

EEO Statement

Fordham University is committed to excellence and welcomes candidates of all backgrounds.
Fordham University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Physical Activity and Work Environment

Physical Activity

Sitting Nearly Continuously

Repetitive Hand Motion (such as typing)

Repetitive Hand Motion (such as typing) Nearly Continuously

Hearing, Listening, Talking Nearly Continuously

Standing

Standing Seldom

Walking

Walking Seldom

Running

Running Not Required

Bending, Stooping, Kneeling, squatting, Crouching, Crawling

Bending, Stooping, Kneeling, squatting, Crouching, Crawling Not Required

Climbing stairs Not Required

Climbing ladders

Climbing ladders Not Required

Reaching overhead

Reaching overhead Not Required

Pulling, pushing

Pulling, pushing Not Required

Shoveling

Shoveling Not Required

Lifting – up to 20 pounds

Lifting – up to 20 pounds Not Required

Lifting – up to 50 pounds

Lifting – up to 50 pounds Not Required

Lifting – over 50 pounds Not Required

Work Environment Office Environment: Employees are protected from weather conditions or contaminants, but not necessarily occasional temperature changes.

Documents Needed to Apply

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Optional Documents

Supplemental questions you will be required to answer on the application (No action is needed on this page)

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Do you have a PhD in quantitative psychology, statistics, data science, educational measurement, or a related field?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have experience conducting a variety of statistical analyses, including multilevel analyses, longitudinal analyses, attrition and missing data analyses, moderation, and mediation analyses?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have experience creating a reproducible data management, analysis, and reporting pipeline?
  • Yes
  • No