Trawick Post-Doctoral Fellow in Psychology

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The Department of Psychology in the School of Arts and Sciences at the University of Richmond invites applications for the full-time Trawick Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Psychology. Pending final approval of the Board of Trustees, the appointment will begin in the 2026-2027 academic year.

Trawick Post-Doctoral Fellows engage in research, mentoring, and teaching. In collaboration with their faculty mentor, they conduct research projects and mentor undergraduate student researchers. Fellows teach two (2) courses in the department annually. As such, this fellowship is particularly suited to trainees who are seeking future positions in undergraduate-focused liberal arts environments.

The fellowship will be mentored by Dr. Laura Knouse, whose current projects employ ecological momentary assessment and smartphone sensing to understand ADHD in adults. Other potential research opportunities include development, implementation, and dissemination of cognitive-behavioral therapy in ADHD; projects related to mindsets, stigma, and mental health; and cross-cultural projects in collaboration with Japanese scholars.

Strong applicants for the position will have demonstrated interest in teaching and mentoring undergraduates, will have research interests aligned with those of the lab, and will possess training in administering and scoring clinical diagnostic interviews and helping to recruit and retain clinically diagnosed samples for research studies. Strong applicants will also have experience conducting statistical analyses and creating data visualizations in R.

A Ph.D. in Psychology or a related field is required by the time of appointment.

Applicants should apply online at https://jobs.richmond.edu and submit a curriculum vitae, cover letter, and a one-page teaching and mentoring statement describing teaching interest, philosophy, experience, and outcomes. The statement should also address the applicant’s commitment to educating a diverse body of students through inclusive pedagogies. Candidates for this position may be asked, at a later date, to provide the names and contact information for up to three references who will be asked to submit letters of recommendation. Review of applications will commence November 10, 2025 and continue until the position is filled. Please contact Dr. Laura Knouse with any questions at lknouse@richmond.edu. For more information on the Department of Psychology and its programs, please visit https://psychology.richmond.edu/

The University of Richmond is a private university located just a short drive from downtown Richmond, Virginia. Through its five schools and wide array of campus programming, the University combines the best qualities of a small liberal arts college and a large university. With approximately 4,000 students, an 8:1 student-faculty ratio, and more than 90% of traditional undergraduate students living on campus, the University is remarkably student-centered.

The mission of the University of Richmond is to educate in an academically challenging, intellectually vibrant, and collaborative community dedicated to the holistic development of students and the production of scholarly and creative work. A Richmond education prepares students for lives of purpose, thoughtful inquiry, and responsible leadership in a diverse world. The University of Richmond’s strategic priorities are academic excellence, belonging and community, access and affordability, well-being, and experiential learning and community engagement. The University seeks to model a relentlessly welcoming and inclusive campus community that values the expression of difference in ways that promote excellence in teaching, learning, personal development, and institutional success. Our academic community strongly encourages applications that are in keeping with this commitment.