Postdoctoral Fellow, Department of Psychology

The University of Denver (DU) is a private, research‑oriented institution that values inclusion, excellence, innovation, engagement, and integrity. DU is located in the Denver metro area and is home to about 6,000 undergraduates, 6,200 graduate students, and over 780 full‑time faculty across a wide range of disciplines. The Department of Psychology focuses on collaborative, interdisciplinary research and offers a dynamic environment for scholars interested in clinical and community‑based studies.

Job No: 498628
Work Type: Postdoc / Research / Fellow
Location: Denver, CO

The Institute for Relationship Science in the Department of Psychology invites applications for a postdoctoral fellow position. Funding comes from an NIH‑funded project (R01MD
018167, PI Perry). Fellows may be supported for up to 2 years, pending performance and grant support, and will collaborate with multiple faculty members.

• Study coordination and project management
• Data analysis and data management
• Writing scientific papers and grant proposals
• Other duties as assigned

• Fluency in English
• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong core math skills and experience with advanced statistical analyses
• Strong analytical thinking and problem‑solving skills; ability to learn quickly and pay attention to detail

• PhD in Clinical or Counseling Psychology, Developmental Psychology, or a related field

• Knowledge or research interest in couples and family relationships, mental health, maternal perinatal depression, maternal health, or LGBTQ+ health
• Experience in healthcare settings, such as hospitals
• Experience working with LGBTQ+ or pregnant/postpartum women

• Standard office environment
• Unexpected interruptions occur often; stress level is moderate to high
• Noise level is quiet to moderate

• Ability to work in front of a computer for extended periods
• Occasional need to move about the office/campus

Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

4:00 p.m. (MST) March 20, 2026

Candidates must apply online through jobs.du.edu; only online submissions will be accepted.

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$62,232 – $75,564

This job description is not comprehensive; duties may change or new ones may be assigned at any time.

Medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit, and ECO pass.

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The University of Denver is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. The University strictly prohibits discrimination and harassment on the basis of any protected characteristic, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

All offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory completion of a criminal history background check.

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