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Position: Postdoctoral Research Associate



Description: Position Title: Postdoctoral Research Associate in the Cognitive Science of Values The Department of Psychology, in collaboration with the University Center for Human Values, invites applications for one or more postdoctoral positions in the Cognitive Science of Values. The successful candidate will be based in the laboratory of Dr. Molly Crockett in the Department of Psychology. We aim to support a highly promising scholar with a background in cognitive science or a related discipline, such as psychology, data science, or empirically informed/experimental philosophy. The scholar's research agenda should address a topic that engages with both cognitive science and values, such as the role of moral values in decision making, the role of epistemic values in scientific practice, or the expression of values in collective behaviors (e.g., in online social networks). The proposed research is expected to yield both theoretical and empirical publications. The candidate will be appointed in the Department of Psychology and will be invited to participate in programs of the University Center for Human Values. Qualifications: Applications are welcome from candidates who have or expect to have a Ph.D. by the start date, September 1, 2025. Applicants should not have held the degree for more than three years by the date of appointment. They may not be employed by another institution during the term of their Princeton appointment. Applications will be evaluated based on the applicant's previous accomplishments, the promise of the proposed research project in the cognitive science of values, and the applicant's ability to contribute to the intellectual life of the Department of Psychology, the University Center for Human Values, and Dr. Crockett's laboratory group. Term of Appointment: The term of appointment is one year, normally beginning September 1, 2025, with the expectation of renewal depending on funding and performance. The selected candidates will be required to be in residence in Princeton or the local vicinity or demonstrate to the program's satisfaction the ability to be on campus daily and on short notice in order to fulfill responsibilities relating to in-person participation. Princeton offers competitive salary and employee benefits. How to Apply: Submit an online application at A complete application will require: 1.A current curriculum vitae; 2.A brief cover letter (not to exceed 1,000 words), describing the kind of research that the candidate would plan to pursue in this position and its intersection with the Crockett Lab's research; 3.1-3 representative preprints or publications; 4.Contact information for three referees. Referees will be contacted directly. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. We will continue to accept applications until the position is filled. This position is subject to the University's background check policy.

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