Principal Researcher​/Behavioral Science Instructor

Principal Researcher/Behavioral Science Instructor

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The Principal Researcher/Behavioral Science Instructor role is designed to support a talented behavioral scientist in generating significant research contributions to behavioral science disciplines (e.g., psychology, behavioral economics). The primary duty for the Principal Researcher will be to conduct research both independently and in collaboration with Booth Faculty in the Roman Family Center for Decision Research (RF‑CDR), with particular encouragement to advance high‑quality, cutting‑edge experimental research.

Accordingly, demonstrate an outstanding capacity to generate original research questions and implement studies to investigate those questions in unique experimental settings (e.g., companies, public spaces, museums).

This Principal Researcher will teach 2 sections of a one quarter‑length course per year in order to gain experience for teaching behavioral science in a business school setting. This Principal Researcher is also expected to participate in the academic life of the school (including attending workshops and seminars). This position is initially for a one‑year term, renewable for up to two additional years depending on satisfactory performance.

Compensation
: $75,000.00 per year.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Teach two sections of a quarter‑long behavioral science class each academic year.
• Participate in study design, data acquisition and analysis, manuscript development, and presentation/publication of results.

Reporting Relationship: Executive Director, Roman Family – CDR and Managing Faculty.

Knowledge,

Skills and Experience:

• Ph.D. (earned or expected by start date) in psychology, economics, or other behavioral science discipline required.
• Applicants must upload a:
  1) curriculum vitae;
  2) one writing sample;
  3) teaching statement; and
  4) research statement.
• Strong record of research productivity in behavioral science required.
• Strong teaching experience preferred.
• Ability to interact with faculty, students, and staff successfully required.
• Good organizational skills and attention to detail required.

Teaching component of this role is 20% to 25% of the role.

“The University of Chicago is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, shared ancestry, age, status as an individual with a disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see the University’s Notice of Nondiscrimination
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Final date to receive applications:
April 1, 2026.