"The Department of Psychology at Cornell University invites applications for a Postdoctoral Associate in social psychology to begin on August 1, 2026 (though the start date is flexible).  The one-year term position has the possibility of renewal for up to three years.  

"The successful candidate will work closely with a primary faculty mentor (Dr. Jessica Salerno) to conduct and publish research on moral and legal decision-making at the individual and group level. Primary tasks will include analyzing and publishing data from several federally funded projects that have been recently completed.  The Postdoctoral Associate will have the opportunity to lead efforts to analyze several large, rich corpuses collected/built via these grants (e.g., videos of hundreds of large groups trying to reach consensus, real-world court data on racial composition of juries and videos of jury selection, databases of real 911 calls, psychophysiological data during large-group decision making) on topics that could include (but are not limited to) intergroup biases and dynamics, social influence, group decision-making, emotion, moral psychology, or legal judgment.  There will also be opportunities and resources for conducting original independent research (in collaboration with Dr. Salerno).  The Postdoctoral Associate will be a member of the Department of Psychology, will receive professional mentorship from department faculty, and will be invited to participate in all department activities and events.  This position is fully onsite in Ithaca, New York.  No teaching is required. 

"Applicants must have a Ph.D. in Psychology or in a closely related field (e.g., Organizational Behavior, Criminology) by the start date of employment.  Some interest in testing and applying psychological theory in legal contexts is important, but prior experience doing so is not required.  Additional beneficial but optional experience and skills include multi-level modeling, LLM and/or NLP, behavioral coding, and/or psychophysiological monitoring."

Review of applicants will begin as soon as December 1, 2025, and will continue until the position is filled. 

See the complete job announcement online. 

[Ed. note: This is separate from another position at Max Planck/U Helsinki]

"The Max Planck Institute for Demographic Research (MPIDR) is seeking to appoint a full-time post-doctoral researcher or statistical analyst to join the Max Planck Research Group Reproductive Ageing led by Susie Lee.

"The Group studies reproductive ageing – an age-related change in reproductive function – in social contexts, with a goal to better understand the causes and consequences of reproductive ageing from a demographic perspective. Due to its implications for fertility and health, reproductive ageing is integral to population processes such as late childbearing and post-reproductive lifespan. The Group will combine social theories such as demographic transition, life course approach, and social determinants of health, with the emerging biological theory linking reproductive ageing to the broader ageing process, to generate novel evidence for reproductive ageing. Various indicators of reproductive ageing, ranging from pubertal timing, infertility, menopause, to age at last birth, collected across different populations, will be analysed.

"The fellow is expected to be in residence at the MPIDR."

In order to receive full consideration, applications should be submitted by January 11, 2026. Interviews are tentatively scheduled for late January 2026. The starting date is flexible, but preferably no later than fall 2026.

See the complete announcement online.

"The Department of Sociology in the College of Arts and Sciences at American University invites applications for an adjunct faculty position for the upcoming Academic Year (2026-2027) to teach a 3-credit Epidemiology of Everyday Life course (SOCY 275). Students learn fundamental principles of epidemiological and statistical analysis and relate those principles to everyday decisions. The course exposes students to the formal models that epidemiologists use to make decisions to improve public health. They then use those lessons to identify sound and no-so-sound statistical practices. This course is a part of the AU CORE quantitative literacy curriculum, and therefore quantitative /statistical analysis skills are required. Also required is an advanced degree (Master or Doctoral) in sociology or relevant fields. Rank will depend on an applicant’s highest degree earned in the field. The applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis."

See the complete job announcement on the AU Workday website

"Academic freedom is under pressure today. This requires rescue havens of free research. The Freiburg Institute for Advanced Studies (FRIAS), the Tübingen College of Fellows (CoF), and the Zukunftskolleg Konstanz (ZuKo) invite early career researchers, whose work is restricted due to political pressure in the USA, to apply for the Baden-Württemberg Early Career Rescue Fellowships 2026-2028."

14 Postdoctoral Fellowships (2 years)
Fellowship Period: between July 2026 – November 2028
Application Deadline: 9 January 2026, 11:00 AM (CET)

"The fellowships are available to researchers from all over the world and from any discipline represented at one if the three universities with a minimum of one year and a maximum of seven years of post-doctoral experience, who cannot conduct or continue their work in the USA appropriately because of actual political pressure. The aim is to provide time and space for their excellent research and open up international prospects for their future career. The programme offers a two-year research position at one of the three universities, preferred by the applicant, and local disciplinary cooperation, as well as support, resources, networks and exchange within the respective Institute for Advanced Studies with its international and interdisciplinary community of fellows."

See complete details on the University of Konstanz website.

"The Max Planck – University of Helsinki Center for Social Inequalities in Population Health is currently seeking to appoint one or more full-time post-doctoral researchers. We welcome applications from researchers with a PhD in demography, sociology, statistics, epidemiology, public health, biology, anthropology, economics, computer science, and allied fields. The successful candidate(s) will work on the role of genetic factors in shaping health inequalities, and/or they will develop novel techniques for leveraging genetic data. We are also open to applicants interested in the other research themes of the Center (family and health, health inequalities in an international perspective), and in other topics covered in the Department Social Demography at the Max Planck Institute for Demographic Research (MPIDR), including fertility, mortality and morbidity, and labor markets. The successful candidate(s) will develop their own agenda within the Center, and they will contribute their skills and knowledge to other projects in the Center and to the MPIDR. We are seeking creative, self-driven, and collaborative scholars. Advanced knowledge of quantitative methods and statistical software such as R, Python, or Stata is required."

"It is expected that the successful applicant(s) will be in residence at the MPIDR in Rostock, Germany, and support for relocation costs is available. ... In order to receive full consideration, please apply by January 11, 2026. Interviews are planned for February 2 to February 13. The exact starting date is flexible. Applicants should have completed their doctoral degree; however, candidates expecting to finish their PhD in 2026 can also apply."

See the complete position listing online here.

More about the Max Planck – University of Helsinki Center for Social Inequalities in Population Health is here.

"The Computational Science and Modeling Program (CSMP) is a new PhD program that prepares the next generation of leaders in computational discovery and innovation. At Dartmouth, you will join a collaborative, interdisciplinary community where foundational theory meets real-world impact across the sciences, medicine, business, and engineering.

"The Guarini School’s new graduate program in Computational Science and Modeling trains students to apply advanced computational methods to solve complex problems across science, medicine, engineering, and the social sciences. ... Today, computational approaches are fundamental to research in biology, computer science, climate and earth science, engineering, geology, social sciences, and business."

"Admission to the Computational Science and Modeling Program is highly competitive. Successful applicants will have a strong undergraduate record in disciplines that have a computational science and/or modeling component. This could be reflected either by coursework or supervised research. A clear interest in interdisciplinary research is also required."

Applications for fall 2026 are accepted through December 22, 2025.

See complete details on the program website.

"The Phi Beta Kappa Society ... Key into Public Service scholarship program highlights the wide range of career opportunities for arts and sciences majors in local, state, or federal government. In recognition of the Society's 250th anniversary year, a cohort of 20 Service Scholars at Phi Beta Kappa chapter institutions will each receive a $7,600 undergraduate scholarship. Membership in the Phi Beta Kappa Society is not required to receive this scholarship."

The deadline for submission of the application is Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 11:59pm ET. 

Applicants must be enrolled at one of Phi Beta Kappa’s 290+ chapter institutions. Membership in Phi Beta Kappa is not required for eligibility. 

Applicants should expect to graduate between 12/1/2026 and 8/1/2028. First-year students and seniors who will graduate in Spring/Summer 2026 are NOT eligible. 

See complete details on the PBK website.

"The dissertation research grants (DRG) program supports innovative and high-quality dissertation research projects that address questions relevant to RSF’s priority areas: Behavioral Science and Decision Making in Context; Future of Work; Race, Ethnicity and Immigration; Immigration and Immigrant Integration; and Social, Political, and Economic Inequality. Proposed projects must be closely aligned with the funding priorities listed on the RSF website for any of these areas, contribute to RSF’s mission to improve social and living conditions in the U.S., and demonstrate appropriate use of relevant theory, innovative data, rigorous research methods, and measures."

"Applicants must be enrolled doctoral students at an institution of higher education in the U.S. or a U.S. territory, who have completed all program requirements except the dissertation. ... Dissertation grants are up to $15,000. These grants will support all aspects of dissertation research (data collection, data preparation, data analysis and writing), but are not intended for students who have completed data collection and analysis and propose to spend the entire grant period writing the dissertation."

Applications will be accepted through February 3, 2026 (2 pm Eastern Time).

Read complete details on the RSF website.

"The African Peacebuilding and Developmental Dynamics (APDD) program—an initiative of the Social Science Research Council (SSRC)—supports African scholars and practitioners conducting innovative, Africa-centered research on peacebuilding, governance, and developmental dynamics in conflict-affected contexts in Africa.

"Building on the legacy of the APN and Next Gen program, APDD continues to advance African-led knowledge production, foster collaborative networks, and bridge research, advocacy, and policy for sustainable peace and transformations across the continent.

Available Fellowship Opportunities:

• Individual Research Fellowships (IRF)
• Research Policy Fellowships (RPF)
• Doctoral Dissertation Proposal Fellowships
• Doctoral Dissertation Research Fellowships
• Doctoral Dissertation Completion Fellowships 

Learn more about eligibility criteria, application guidelines, and deadlines on the SSRC website.

"Stanford University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in the field of Environmental Behavioral Sciences within the Department of Environmental Social Sciences. The scope of the search is broad, and we welcome applications from candidates involved in any aspect of the study of human behavior, human ecology, or human institutions as they pertain to sustainability, climate change, adaptation, or resilience. We are particularly interested in scholars working in the structural social sciences, including topics such as social movements, organizations/networks, collective action, political economy, population science. We are also interested in applicants who could teach computational social science for sustainability. Candidates must possess a PhD, JD, or terminal degree in a field relevant to the search by the time of the appointment, an excellent record of scholarly work, and a dedication to teaching. 

Advertised: 29 Aug 2025 12:00 PM Pacific Daylight Time
Applications close: 01 Nov 2025 11:55 PM Pacific Daylight Time 

See the complete position announcement online