Job Title: Postdoctoral Scholar - Employee
Institution: University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)
Department: Psychology

The UCLA Marriage and Close Relationships Lab invites applications for a Postdoctoral Scholar position to advance research on how close relationships (with romantic partners, family, and friends) influence subjective well-being. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to ongoing projects while developing independent research ideas within the domains of relationship science and well-being science. The position involves collaborating with a multidisciplinary team, mentoring students, and contributing to high-impact publications based on our large existing datasets.

About the Lab and Department:
To learn more about the UCLA Marriage & Close Relationships Lab and our research, please visit our website: https://marriage.psych.ucla.edu/.

The UCLA Department of Psychology is renowned for excellence in teaching, research, and its commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. It is part of the Division of Life Sciences in the College of Letters and Science, serving a vibrant community of scholars and students.

Key Responsibilities:
• Conduct collaborative research with faculty, students, and external consultants to produce peer-reviewed publications.
• Collect and analyze data.
• Mentor and oversee undergraduate research assistants.
• Present findings at workshops, seminars, and conferences.
• Contribute to the intellectual community at UCLA through active participation in departmental activities.
• Assist in lab management and administration.

Application Timeline:
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, with full consideration given to those received by February 28, 2025. The position is available immediately and must be filled by August 2025.

Position Details:
This is a full-time position offering a competitive salary and benefits package.