Postdoctoral Associate Psychological Sciences
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Job Location:
Houston, MS - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Position Summary
The Selection Methodology and Assessment Research via Technology (SMART) Lab at Rice University directed byDr. Tianjun Sun invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate to contribute to ongoing projects at the intersection of artificial intelligence (AI) psychometrics personnel management and individual differences. The position is partially funded by the National Science Foundation.
The postdoc will work closely with an interdisciplinary team spanning psychology organizational science computer science and business analytics to advance responsible and explainable AI in hiring and assessment contexts. The postdoc will spend part of their time on the NSF-funded project examining predictors outcomes and user perceptions of AI-chatbot-based interviews and part of their time leading or collaborating on related psychometric AI projects in the SMART Lab.
This is a one-year term limited benefits-eligible position with the possibility of extension based upon need and available funding.
Salary$62000
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and support research on AI-based assessment including chatbot interview data natural language processing and psychometric modeling.
- Analyze machine learning measurement bias using statistical and computational methods.
- Design and execute experimental and field studies evaluating fairness validity and user experience in AI-based assessment.
- Collaborate on manuscript preparation for high-impact venues in psychology management and computational social science.
- Mentor graduate and undergraduate students in data analysis research design and responsible AI methods.
- Contribute to open-science initiatives including data transparency code reproducibility and ethical dissemination.
Requirements
- Ph.D. in Industrial-Organizational Psychology Quantitative Psychology Psychometrics Organizational Behavior Computational Social Science or a related discipline
- Candidates must have completed all Ph.D. requirements prior to the start date. If the doctoral degree has not yet been formally conferred by the start date an alternative appointment at a lower rate (e.g. Research Associate) may be negotiated until degree completion.
- Strong research background in psychometrics statistical modeling and individual differences.
- Demonstrated expertise in data analysis (e.g. R Python) and quantitative research design.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with natural language processing AI fairness or bias auditing or organizational assessment research.
- Strong record of publications in peer-reviewed outlets.
- Interest in cross-disciplinary collaboration at the interface of psychology and computer science.
Lab and Research Environment
The SMART Lab conducts cutting-edge research at the intersection of psychometrics AI and personnel psychology with current projects examining fairness explain ability and validity in AI-driven assessment tools. The lab collaborates with computer scientists data scientists and organizational scholars across Rice University and partner institutions providing a rich interdisciplinary research environment that supports both applied and theoretical advancements. The SMART Lab fosters a positive and collaborative research culture emphasizing mentorship teamwork and shared learning among all members.
Application Instructions
Interested candidates should apply online through the Rice University job portal. Applicants are required to upload the following materials:
- Cover letter describing research interests and relevant experience
- Curriculum vitae (CV)
- One representative publication or writing sample
- Contact information for three references
Review of applications begins immediately. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
Rice University HR Benefits: Mission and Values: Mission and Values Rice University
Rice University is committed to ensuring Equal Employment Opportunity and welcoming the fullness of diversity into our candidate pools. Rice considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race color religion age sex sexual orientation gender identity national or ethnic origin genetic information disability or protected veteran status. Rice also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. If an applicant requires a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process please contact Rice Universitys Disability Resource Center at or for support.
If you have any questions please email us at. Thank you for your interest in employment with Rice University.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Virology
- Bioinformatics
- Genetics
- R
- Biochemistry
- Cell Biology
- Research Experience
- Spectroscopy
- Cell Culture
- Molecular Biology
- Microscopy
- Research Laboratory Experience
About Company
Boasting a 300-acre tree-lined campus in Houston, Rice University is ranked among the nation’s top 20 universities by U.S. News & World Report. Rice has a 6-to-1 undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio, and a residential college system, which supports students intellectually, emotional ... View more
