Applied Psychology Postdoctoral Fellow

The Applied Psychology Post-Doctoral Fellow (Postdoc) serves as a member of the Psychology Team at the American Psychological Association. The Postdoc participates in, supports, and helps lead applied psychology programs and initiatives as directed by the Executive Lead of Applied Psychology, the Director of Applied Psychology, and other director-level staff on the Psychology Team.

The Postdoc will be exposed to, learn about, and contribute to timely policy and scientific issues that are critical to the future of psychological science. The Postdoc may expect to gain direct experience in program development, stakeholder engagement, management, funding, policy, and scientific issues that would be difficult to acquire in most academic settings. The position is designed for an individual with broad intellectual curiosity across the diverse areas of applied psychology and a strong interest in working as an applied psychology generalist across diverse scientific, policy, and programmatic topics.

The fellowship emphasizes the translation of psychological science for nonacademic audiences, the development of trusted relationships with internal and external stakeholders, and the practical application of psychological knowledge to real-world challenges.

All members of the Psychology Team, including the Postdoc, are expected to contribute to administrative and operational responsibilities as needed, as part of a collaborative team environment.

NOTE: This is a time-limited position with an initial term of one year and the potential for extension to a second year. The total duration will not exceed two years. The salary for this position will be $63,125 per year with healthcare benefits and paid time off (PTO).

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• →Helping plan and manage programs across applied psychology topics, including the future of work, teaching and learning, climate, conservation, and sustainability psychology, and human-technology interaction.
• →Managing projects from planning through execution, including organizing workstreams, tracking milestones, coordinating contributors, anticipating next steps, and taking increasing ownership over time.
• →Supporting the development and delivery of webinars, conference presentations, and other events, including content development, speaker coordination, logistics, and follow-through.
• →Drafting clear, accurate, and practical materials that translate applied psychological science for nonacademic audiences, including organizational leaders, policymakers, members, practitioners, and the public.
• →Coordinating engagement with internal and external stakeholders, including planning and facilitating meetings, tracking action items, developing follow-up strategies, and building relationships.
• →Presenting at internal APA meetings, external webinars, or conferences as needed.
• →Representing and promoting applied psychology in interactions with internal and external stakeholders, demonstrating professionalism, sound judgment, and collaboration.
• →Working with APA Advocacy on initiatives related to policy or legislation.
• →Supporting research and analysis activities, including literature reviews, survey development, data analysis, and report writing for initiatives such as APA’s Work in America™
• →Working collaboratively to support other Psychology Team initiatives and contribute to administrative and operational tasks, including scheduling, document organization, webpage updates, budget stewardship, and deadline tracking.
• →Pursuing professional development in science translation, program development, relationship-building, stakeholder engagement, and project leadership.
• →Other duties as assigned.

The American Psychological Association (APA) represents 146,000 psychologists, students, and affiliates, primarily in the U.S. and Canada but also in other countries around the world. APA is a scientific and professional organization with about 500 employees and is categorized as a 501(c)(3) along with its 501(c)(6) companion organization, APA Services, Inc.

APA offers a generous employee benefits program, including Remote Work/Flexible Scheduling; a 401(k) option with employer match of up to 4%; medical, dental, and vision insurance options and an outpatient mental health benefit; paid personal/vacation time plus 12 paid holidays; Family/Medical Leave; tuition assistance; an Employee Assistance Program (EAP); short- and long-term disability insurance; and more. 

Qualified candidates must apply online through APA’s applicant system and attach a resume and cover letter specifying your salary expectations. Applications that are submitted without both documents are considered incomplete and will not be reviewed for consideration. Once your application is submitted, you will receive a confirmation email. Please make sure to check your Spam folder if you do not receive an email from us.

Final candidates will be required to successfully complete a background check as a condition of employment. Any required consent forms and additional information will be provided during the final stages of the hiring process.

The American Psychological Association is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, personal appearance, familial status, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

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