Statistical Psychology Postdoc Professor

Institution: Carnegie Mellon University

Department: Psychology, Dietrich College of Humanities and Social Sciences

Location: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Posted: November 17, 2025

Category: Data Science (with relevance to Psychology & Neuroscience)

Type: Adjunct / Part-Time

Term: Spring 2026 (one semester)

Psychology

Position Overview

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Data Management

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Statistical

The Department Of Psychology At Carnegie Mellon University Invites Applications For a Part-time Adjunct Instructor To Teach An Upper-level Seminar Titled

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"Data Science for Neuroscience and Psychology"

The course focuses on advanced data science concepts tailored for applied research in modern psychology and neuroscience.

Course Description

Topics Will Include

• Advanced statistical analyses and experimental design
• Information design & exploratory data analysis
  
  

Engineering & Technology

• Data visualization techniques
• Nonparametric statistics
• Data and inference errors (e.g., multicollinearity, overfitting, Simpson’s and Robinson’s paradox)
• Data sanitization, anonymization, and de-identification
• Linear models (including conditional process models)
• Hands-on experience using R programming language for simulation, visualization, and analysis
  
  

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Key Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver lesson plans
  
  

Jobs

• Conduct lectures
• Provide one-on-one mentoring or consultation
• Evaluate student performance and provide constructive feedback
• Grade assignments and assessments
• Communicate effectively with students and departmental administration
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Ph.D. degree is required
  
  

Psychology

Equal Opportunity Statement

Carnegie Mellon University Adheres To Federal, State, And Local Equal Opportunity Laws. The Institution Does Not Discriminate In Admissions, Employment, Or Administration Of Programs And Activities On The Basis Of

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• Race
• Color
• National origin
• Sex
• Disability
  
  

This aligns with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act (1964), Title IX of the Education Amendments (1972), and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act (1973).