Please Circulate: Predoctoral Research position at Behavior Change for Good

[Behavior Change For Good]

Dear all,

We are seeking a full-time Predoctoral Researcher to join the Behavior Change for Good Initiative (BCFG) at the University of Pennsylvania, to start in June 2026.

The Behavior Change for Good (BCFG) Initiative at the University of Pennsylvania, led by Professors Katherine Milkman and Angela Duckworth, is conducting large-scale field experiments designed to promote behavior change across multiple domains. Our world-class team of scientific experts test and improve behavior change programs by incorporating the latest insights from their research into massive random-assignment experiments. We have formed partnerships with some of the world's largest organizations to reach millions of their students and customers. 

The Predoctoral Researcher will work closely with Professors Katherine Milkman and Angela Duckworth and the BCFG team on the development and evaluation of behavior change interventions across a wide variety of settings. The Predoctoral Researcher will manage and coordinate significant multi-site research projects. This position entails developing and implementing research designs, handling data collection and management, conducting data analysis, and preparing research reports. These positions are ideal for individuals seeking to gain more research experience before applying to graduate programs in behavioral science or related fields.

Recent papers that BCFG Predoctoral Researchers have contributed to include: 

• Duckworth, et al. (2025). A national megastudy shows that email nudges to elementary school teachers boost student math achievement, particularly when personalized. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.

• Milkman, et al. (2024). Megastudy shows that reminders boost vaccination but adding free rides does not. Nature. 

• Milkman, et al. (2022). A citywide experiment testing the impact of geographically targeted, high-pay-off vaccine lotteries. Nature Human Behavior.

 

Qualifications for Predoctoral Researchers

Bachelor's degree with 1-2 years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience. A background in Economics, Psychology, Behavioral Economics, or Behavioral Science is preferred. The ideal candidate will have a strong attention to detail, taken classes on econometrics and be proficient in either STATA or R, and comfortable working on UNIX servers. The anticipated start date for this position is June 2026. 

Applicants can apply at https://wd1.myworkdaysite.com/recruiting/upenn/careers-at-penn/job/Solomon-Lab-Psychology/Pre-Doctoral-Research-Specialist_JR00113171-1