Postdoctoral Research Position
Developing a Skill Based Assessment of Emotional Intelligence
Wharton School, University of PA
Academic Year 2016-2017
The Robert Katz fund for Emotional Intelligence and Leadership is seeking an applicant for a postdoctoral fellowship position, focusing on the creation of an innovative ability test of emotional intelligence. We are looking for applicants with a strong testing background and interest in emotions research. Priority will be given to applicants with a strong expertise in Item Response Theory. The post-doc will work with the Professor Sigal Barsade, as well as colleagues at the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence with whom we are partnering in this effort. Applicants are welcome across academic fields.
Location: Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA. Some travel required.
Starting date: Summer or Fall 2016.
Length: The contract will be for a period of one year initially, and is renewable based on performance.
Compensation: Competitive with similar positions and commensurate with experience.
How to apply: Please email the following to Ms. Jess Segal (segalja@wharton.upenn.edu):
1) C.V.
2) Two representative publications or working papers
3) Two letters of recommendation
4) Cover letter indicating your career goals and current interests and their relevance to the post-doc
Please feel free to e-mail Ms. Segal at segalja@wharton.upenn.edu if you any questions.
Deadline for Application: March 21, 2016.
The University of Pennsylvania is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law..
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Sigal Barsade
Joseph Frank Bernstein Professor of Management
The Wharton School University of Pennsylvania
Suite 2000 Steinberg-Dietrich Hall Philadelphia, PA 19104
(215) 898-1373
barsade@wharton.upenn.edu
https://mgmt.wharton.upenn.edu/profile/1304/
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