Postdoctoral Associate in Adolescent Development and Network Survey  – UC Boulder (06/14/26)

Posted: 5/28/2026 (Employment)

Postdoctoral Associate in Adolescent Development and Network Survey 

The Institute of Behavioral Science at the University of Colorado Boulder invites applications for a Postdoctoral Associate position to work on an NIH-funded research project with Dr. Thoa Khuu. The position is ideal for candidates with interdisciplinary training in areas such as adolescent development, survey methodology, social network methods, and educational research.

This position is funded for one year from the start date, with the possibility of renewal for an additional year, contingent on performance and funding availability. Salary range is 65-70K. Research funds are available up to $3000/yr (i.e., conference travels and equipment). Moving expenses may be offered up to $2500. The position will start on or around August 15, 2026.

About the Project

This project aims to advance understanding of how friendship and the social environment connect to health and wellbeing and how this differs for immigrant and non-immigrant youth. The project involves original survey data collection in high schools located in emerging immigrant destinations in the United States and builds on innovative approaches in personal network data collection. 

The postdoctoral researcher will:

• Assist with implementation of school-based survey data collection across partner high schools 
• Support administration and refinement of adolescent network surveys using Network Canvas and related tools 
• Organize and conduct quantitative and network analysis of survey data
• Collaborate on manuscript preparation, conference presentations, and grant development 

Desired Qualifications

Applicants should have:

• A PhD in sociology, psychology, education, public health, human development, or a related social science field by the start date 
• Expertise in one or more of the following areas: 

• • adolescent development or psychosocial well-being 
  • school climate and educational contexts 
  • survey methodology and quantitative data collection 
  • immigrant or racially/ethnically diverse youth populations 

• Strong quantitative research skills, preferably in R
• Experience working with adolescent populations and/or educational institutions 
• Demonstrated ability to manage research projects and collaborate in interdisciplinary teams 

Application Instructions

Applicants should submit:

• 1-page cover letter describing research interests and fit for the position 
• Curriculum vitae, with contact information for three references
• One writing sample or published paper 

Applications will be accepted until June 14^th, 2026. Please send the information to thoa.khuu@colorado.edu.

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Deadline: 06/14/2026

Location: University of Colorado Boulder