The Department of Psychological Science at the University of Vermont is conducting a search for a Henderson-Harris Postdoctoral Fellow in Developmental Psychology. This a two-year postdoc that includes the possibility of transitioning to a tenure-track position.
Lab Name: University of Vermont
Supervisor Name: Alexis Brieant
Position Title: Henderson-Harris Fellow in Developmental Psychology
Description:
The University of Vermont’s Department of Psychological Science in The College of Arts &
Sciences invites applications for a Henderson-Harris Post-Doctoral Fellowship with a
specialization in Developmental Psychology. The position, which starts in Fall of 2025,
lasts for a period of up to two years, with the expectation that the Fellow will transition to a
tenure-track Assistant Professor position at the completion of the Fellowship.
Applicants should have their PhD by the start of the Fellowship. We seek candidates who
demonstrate excellence and promise in scholarship and teaching, and an ability to engage
a variety of learners with effective pedagogies. Fellows are expected to teach one course
per semester (two courses per academic year) and deliver one research colloquium talk
per year related to their research. The Fellowship includes an annual salary, health
insurance, and a fund to support research.
This Fellowship is offered as a full-time, 12-month Post-Doctoral/Post-MFA Associate
appointment (September 1, 2025 through August 31, 2026). The salary is $66,000 for the
12-month appointment.
Possibility of Tenure-Track:
Fellows establish and pursue their own research agenda with guidance through a
mentorship program tailored to help them transition into a tenure-track faculty position at
the end of the Fellowship. If the Fellow decides to apply for a tenure-track position at UVM,
the Department of Psychological Science will conduct a vote about converting the position
to tenure-track and send the hiring recommendation to the Provost for approval.
Qualifications:
The successful candidate should:
- Hold a Ph.D. degree in Developmental Psychology or a related discipline (e.g.,
Human Development and Family Studies, Developmental Neuroscience) by the
start of the Fellowship. - Show promise toward developing a funded research program;
- Have the capacity to teach undergraduate and graduate courses;
- Show promise toward successfully mentoring and advising undergraduate and
graduate students.
Responsibilities:
The successful candidate will assume responsibilities that include:
- Teaching one course each semester (two courses per year).
- Maintaining an active research agenda, seeking external funding, and publishing in
peer-reviewed journals.
Application Process:
Review of applications will begin on December 2, 2024, and the position will remain open
until filled.
Applicants are asked to submit materials to Dr. Jamie L. Abaied (jabaied@uvm.edu),
Associate Professor of Psychological Science and chair of the search committee.
Applicants are asked to submit the following materials:
- Curriculum vitae (CV)
- Two writing samples (e.g., publications, preprints, theses)
- A statement of research focus
- A teaching statement describing approach, philosophy, and interests
- A statement about how they plan to contribute to the diversity, inclusion, and equity
work of the University and the College of Arts and Sciences - Contact information for three professional references. The reference providers for
finalists will be emailed information to submit their letters.
Questions may be directed to Dr. Jamie L. Abaied (jabaied@uvm.edu), Associate Professor
of Psychological Science and chair of the search committee.
For more information, see UVM posting.
Established in 1791, the University of Vermont is considered a public-ivy and consistently
ranked as one of the top public universities in the United States. Our academic programs
combine faculty-student relationships most found in a small liberal arts college with the
resources of a land-grant research institution.
UVM’s tradition of equity and social justice extends not only to faculty, staff, and students, but also is reflected in a commitment to environmentally sound and sustainable practices.
The Department
The UVM Department of Psychological Science comprises faculty members whose
research and teaching spans a range of core areas, including biobehavioral psychology
(behavioral neuroscience), clinical psychology, developmental psychology, and social
psychology.
In addition to a thriving undergraduate major, we also have strong PhD
programs in clinical and experimental psychology. For more information about the
department, see: https://www.uvm.edu/cas/psychology