Volunteer Social Psychologist/Researcher

The Social Psychologist/Researcher will be responsible for supporting marketing documents and establishing the organizations’ position as it relates to stereotype threat and social identity contingencies. The Social Psychologist/Researcher is to focus on researching and identifying theories on stereotype threat (ST) and social identity contingencies and how they specifically relate to the achievement gap. Description of Duties / Responsibilities: Design and develop draft documents covering fact sheet for educators, fact sheet for the general public, a position paper, and a summary of the position paper. Research and identify theories on stereotype threat (ST) and social identity contingencies and how they specifically relate to the achievement gap. Define stereotype threat, give examples, provide psychological implications and concrete examples in identifying ST. Determine when one has been a subject of ST, what are the situational (environmental) implications, how to reduce ST, and ways educators can do the same. PhD student (post-doctoral fellow) in Social Psychology; PhD preferred Research interests: Focus on how people cope with self-image How group stereotypes can influence intellectual performance The impact of stereotypes on achievement and interpersonal processes Excellent written and oral communication skills All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.