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Postdoctoral Scholar Position | Management and Organizations
UCLA Anderson School of Management
UCLA Anderson anticipates hiring a Postdoctoral Scholar beginning Summer 2026 to work closely with Professors Margaret Shih, Miguel Unzueta, Jennifer Whitson, and other faculty in the Management and Organizations area. The appointment is for up to three years, contingent on satisfactory annual evaluations of research activity.
This position is intended to promote career growth and broad impact for scientists interested in innovative, rigorous, and applied behavioral science research. The postdoctoral scholar will be supported in making behavioral research contributions that substantially advance both theory and practice in organizational behavior and social psychology, with particular emphasis on intergroup relations, diversity science, and social justice–related research.
Before starting the position, the postdoctoral scholar must have a PhD (or a successful dissertation defense) in a behavioral science–related discipline (e.g., organizational behavior, social psychology, sociology) and demonstrated skill in advancing behavioral research.
Once hired, the postdoctoral scholar will be expected to maintain an active research program and contribute to departmental research initiatives that support a diverse scholarly community (e.g., developing research partnerships, organizing lab meetings, mentoring students). Supplemental support includes a research budget and full access to the Anderson Behavioral Lab.
How to apply. Applicants should submit a CV, two letters of recommendation, a representative manuscript, and a research statement via the following portal: https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/JPF10801
Review of applications will begin February 26, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled.
For questions about the position, please contact Margaret Shih at margaret.shih@anderson.ucla.edu.
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Dr. Gloria Danqiao Cheng
UCLA Anderson School of Management
Los Angeles CA
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