The Emotion and Culture Lab in the Department of Psychology and Behavioral Sciences at Zhejiang University invites applications for one Postdoctoral Fellow.
Our research examines how people express, perceive, and understand emotions, and how these processes are shaped by culture. Current work spans emotion expression and perception, cross-cultural psychology, face perception, social cognition, and emotion in the arts.
We are looking for an early-career researcher who is interested in developing innovative research on emotion and culture. Applicants with backgrounds in emotion science or cross-cultural psychology are especially encouraged to apply. Candidates from other areas of psychology and related disciplines are also welcome.
Supervisor
Dr. Xia Fang
Department of Psychology and Behavioral Sciences, Zhejiang University
Research Areas
The lab’s current research interests include:
- Emotion expression and perception
- Cross-cultural psychology
- Face and social perception
- Social cognition
- Art and emotion
- Emotional communication and cultural differences
Research projects may examine emotional processes across multiple channels, including facial expressions, vocalizations, body movements, music, film, and visual art, as well as cultural similarities and differences in these processes.
Position Description
The successful candidate will work with Dr. Xia Fang and members of the Emotion and Culture Lab while developing an independent research program that connects with the lab’s broader interests.
Responsibilities include:
- Developing research questions related to emotion, culture, and associated psychological processes.
- Designing and conducting empirical studies, including experimental design, data collection, statistical analysis, and interpretation of findings.
- Preparing manuscripts for publication in peer-reviewed journals and presenting research at national and international conferences.
- Contributing to ongoing projects in the lab and collaborating with lab members and external research partners.
- Developing new projects that integrate the fellow’s own expertise with the lab’s research on emotion and culture.
- Actively applying for funding from the China Postdoctoral Science Foundation, the National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC), and other relevant research funding programs.
The lab encourages postdoctoral fellows to develop their own distinctive research directions and supports cross-cultural, interdisciplinary, and international collaborative research.
Qualifications
Applicants should meet Zhejiang University’s requirements for postdoctoral appointments and have the following qualifications:
- Completion of, or near completion of, a Ph.D. in psychology or a related discipline, with solid research training and research achievements relevant to psychology.
- Strong ability to conduct research independently, including study design, data analysis, and academic writing.
- Sound scientific literacy, professional commitment, and a strong sense of responsibility; a proactive approach to work and a strong team spirit.
- Familiarity with statistical analysis methods and data analysis tools used in psychological research.
- Strong English reading and academic writing skills, as well as effective communication skills in English.
Research experience in emotion science, affective science, cross-cultural psychology, social psychology, face perception, social perception, or related areas is particularly welcome.
Applicants from other relevant disciplines are also encouraged to apply if their methodological or theoretical expertise can contribute to research on emotion, culture, or social cognition.
Salary and Benefits
- Compensation and benefits are provided in accordance with Zhejiang University’s postdoctoral policies (see the Zhejiang University Postdoctoral website).
- Postdoctoral fellows receive the standard benefits provided by the state and by Zhejiang University, including five types of social insurance and a housing fund, eligibility to rent university faculty apartments at preferential rates, Hangzhou household registration, childcare enrollment support, etc.
- In line with Zhejiang University’s postdoctoral management regulations, fellows who have completed two years in the position may apply for senior professional titles.
- The lab provides strong experimental and research support, as well as opportunities to attend high-level academic conferences in China and abroad.
- Fellows may apply as principal investigators for funding from the National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC) and the China Postdoctoral Science Foundation.
- The university provides postdoctoral apartments (available for rent at preferential rates).
Application Materials
Please email the following materials (along with any other documents demonstrating your qualifications) to x.fang@zju.edu.cn with the subject line “Postdoctoral Application + [Name] + [Institution/Graduating University]”.
- Motivation letter (including research interests and proposed work plan and goals after appointment).
- Curriculum vitae (including personal information, education, work experience, research projects, publications, awards, etc.).
- Full-text PDFs of representative publications.
Contact Information
Contact: Dr. Xia Fang
Department of Psychology and Behavioral Sciences, Zhejiang University
Email: x.fang@zju.edu.cn
Additional Information
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Candidates whose qualifications and research interests are a strong match for the position will be contacted by email for an interview.