Wake Forest University. The Department of Psychology invites applications for a Teacher-Scholar Postdoctoral Fellow position with a specialization in Neuroscience effective July 1, 2026.
Qualifications: An earned Ph.D. in Psychology, Neuroscience, or a related field is required for the position; ABD candidates are invited to apply. Qualified applicants will demonstrate their ability to teach courses in Psychology and Neuroscience, initiate and sustain original research and scholarship in Psychology and Neuroscience, and contribute to an academic environment that fosters learning and growth for all its stakeholders.
Position Summary: This is a unique postdoctoral training opportunity because it provides training and mentorship in both research and teaching. It is a great position for early-career scholars that are interested in getting more teaching experience, learning how to balance teaching and research, and preparing for the academic job market. Dr. Christian Waugh will be the primary faculty mentor for this position. It is expected that the postdoc will have interests and experience in affective and/or social neuroscience, with specific expertise in fMRI and/or EEG. It is preferred that the successful candidate also has interests/expertise in coding, modelling, and/or reinforcement learning. The fellow will have opportunities to help conduct an fMRI study next year on computationally modelling social engagement, apply new reinforcement learning models to existing datasets, and possibly conduct EEG studies on emotion and emotion regulation.
Teaching responsibilities include being the Instructor of Record for two courses per semester and working with faculty in the Psychology Department to develop and implement those courses in accordance with best pedagogical practices. Courses taught will be at the intersection of Psychology and Neuroscience (for example, Biopsychology or Methods in Neuroscience). The position is for one year, with the possibility of renewing for an additional 2 years (thus, the position is for a maximum of 3 years).
About Wake Forest University: Founded in 1834, Wake Forest University is a private, coeducational institution dedicated to academic excellence in liberal arts, graduate, and professional education. With more than 5,400 undergraduates and 3,800 graduate and professional students, Wake Forest is a collegiate university offering a vibrant, intellectual community with a rich cultural life, an impressive array of facilities, and a strong athletics program competing in the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC). Since its founding, the University has adopted the motto Pro Humanitate, which is exemplified by a deep institutional commitment to public service and engagement with the world. For more information, visit: about.wfu.edu.
Wake Forest University is located in Winston-Salem, a beautiful, mid-sized city centrally in the Piedmont-Triad region of North Carolina. To learn more about Winston-Salem, visit: www.visitwinstonsalem.com.
Application Instructions: Review of applications will begin immediately. The following materials should be submitted: curriculum vitae and a brief 1-page teaching statement describing their teaching values and how they would like to improve as an educator. Applications that include all required information and are submitted on or before Feb. 25th will be given full consideration. To apply, visit: hr.wfu.edu/careers. Inquiries should be directed to Prof. Christian Waugh, Chair of the Search Committee, at or to Wake Forest University Human Resources at Wake Forest University conducts background investigations for all final faculty candidates being considered for employment. This position is not eligible for employer sponsorship of non-immigrant or immigrant visa status through Wake Forest University. All eligible applicants are encouraged to apply.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all qualified candidates to apply without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, disability, and military or veteran status.