Postdoctoral Scholar in Quantitative Research

Description

Dr. Cheng Liu’s research team in the Department of Psychology at University of Notre Dame is seeking a full-time Postdoctoral Research Fellow to support ongoing research in quantitative methods and statistical modeling. The position is ideal for candidates with strong statistical and computational skills who are interested in working on collaborative, interdisciplinary projects. The postdoctoral fellow will contribute directly to lab research interests and work closely with faculty, graduate students, and research staff on the design, execution, and dissemination of research projects. This is a one-year position, with the potential for renewal for a second year depending on funding availability.

Key Responsibilities:

● Conduct quantitative research in collaboration with lab members on projects related to

educational and psychological measurement, cognitive diagnosis, and learning analytics.

● Develop and apply statistical models to solve real world problems.

● Assist in the preparation of manuscripts for peer-reviewed publications.

● Contribute to the development of grant proposals and technical reports.

● Present findings at academic conferences and research meetings.

● Mentor junior researchers, including undergraduate and graduate students.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

● Ph.D. or equivalent in a quantitative field such as statistics, data science, computer science, quantitative psychology, educational statistics and measurement, or other related areas.

● Strong background in quantitative methods, statistical modeling, and data analysis.

● Proficiency in statistical software (e.g., R, Python, or SAS).

● Excellent collaboration and communication skills.

● Evidence of academic writing and publication records.

Preferred Qualifications:

● Experience with machine learning or advanced statistical techniques.

● Experience with AI and LLMs.

● Familiarity with educational data, or clinical data.

● Ability to work parallelly in several team-based research projects.

Application Instructions

Applicants should submit the following materials:

● Curriculum Vitae (CV)

● Cover letter describing research experience, skills, and interests.

● One or more sample publications or technical writing samples

● Contact information for two references

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The University of Notre Dame seeks to attract, develop, and retain the highest quality faculty, staff and administration.  The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and is committed to building a culturally diverse workplace.  We strongly encourage applications from female and minority candidates and those candidates attracted to a university with a Catholic identity.  Moreover, Notre Dame prohibits discrimination against veterans or disabled qualified individuals, and requires affirmative action by covered contractors to employ and advance veterans and qualified individuals with disabilities in compliance with 41 CFR 60-741.5(a) and 41 CFR 60-300.5(a).

Background Check 

This appointment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check.  Applicants will be asked to identify all felony convictions and/or pending felony charges.  Felony convictions do not automatically bar an individual from employment.  Each case will be examined separately to determine the appropriateness of employment in the particular position.  Failure to be forthcoming or dishonesty with respect to felony disclosures can result in the disqualification of a candidate.  The full procedure can be viewed at https://facultyhandbook.nd.edu/?id=link-73597.