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Department of Psychology

B2F Qualifications

Qualifications: The selection committee welcomes applications from candidates who contribute to increasing diversity in their fields, as historically underrepresented persons in higher education, and/or by pursing scholarship that contributes to understanding issues of diversity, equity, inclusion, past or present.  

 Qualified candidates should submit the following:  

  • Must have PhD in Psychology, Psychological Sciences, Neuroscience, or related field from an accredited institution by August 16, 2023
  • A cover letter describing the applicant’s interest in doing postdoctoral work, specifically at USC, with relevant personal and professional background. In addition, identify 1-2 faculty members who could act as their postdoctoral supervisor while they are in residence at USC
  • A curriculum vitae including name, mailing address, telephone number, and email address
  • Transcripts (indicating completion or expected completion of PhD by August 16, 2023)
  • Statement of research (three-page limit)
  • Statement of teaching/mentoring (one-page limit)
  • Optional statement on diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts (two-page limit). We also encourage applicants to describe past, current, and future contributions to diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice within their research and teaching/mentoring statements, as appropriate. 
  • Up to two (2) writing samples
  • Three references who will be able to supply letters of recommendation if requested. If the candidate has not yet defended their dissertation, include a letter from the dissertation supervisor confirming that the PhD will be completed by August 16, 2023
  • Any accommodations requested

 Fellowship applicants must be eligible and authorized to work in the US without an employer-sponsored visa. 

 Candidates should upload their CV, cover letter, research statement, teaching/mentoring statement, diversity statement (if submitting), writing samples, and the names, phone numbers, and email addresses of at least three letter writers (letters will be requested for short-listed candidates only).  

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