Postdoctoral Researcher

28290BR

Inst for Policy & Social Res

Position Overview

The Post Doc will support research activities associated with two grants. One focusing on tribal governance in relation to emergency management in Northeast Oklahoma; a second relating to health equity, economic and housing insecurity in the Kansas City Metro region.

Job Description

15% - Conduct literature reviews and writing up summary findings to inform research and publications
15% - Collect and analyze policy documents, public hearing testimony, floor speeches, MOUs and other source documents in relation to research objectives
20% - Recruit and interview research participants
20% - Analyze data in collaboration with other research team members and take responsibility to writing up findings
15% - Lead the writing of peer review papers and policy briefs related to research findings
10% Lead community outreach efforts and plan form and support the execution of community meetings and data collection activities
5% - Organize and participate in Governance Lab meetings

Position Requirements

Limited term end date is May 30th, 2026.

Required Qualifications

Completed Ph.D. in public administration, public policy, or social sciences in related field within 6 months of hire

Experience with collecting and analyzing qualitative data using human subjects compliance standards, as demonstrated by previous work experience.

Previous experience planning and running research meetings and community advisory meetings, as evidenced in application materials.

Work experience that required structuring and executing community outreach activities associated with major research projects, as evidenced in application materials.

Experience in writing academic papers for publication, as evidenced by application materials.

Experience with the issues and current literature pertaining to social justice, antiracism, Indigenous rights and governance, as evidenced in application materials.

NOTE: To be appointed at the Postdoctoral Researcher title, it is necessary to have the PhD in hand. Appointments made without a certified transcript indicating an earned doctorate are conditional hires and are appointed on an acting basis not to exceed 6-months.

Contact Information to Applicants

Jena Gunter, [email protected]

Additional Candidate Instruction

A complete online application will include:

• Cover letter describing how you meet the required and preferred qualifications.
• Resume
• List of three (3) professional references

 Only complete applications will be considered.

Application review begins Monday, July 8th, 2024. For consideration, please apply no later than Sunday, July 7th, 2024.

Advertised Salary Range

minimum 53,760.00 commensurate with experience

Application Review Begins

08-Jul-2024

Anticipated Start Date

18-Aug-2024

Limited Term End Date

30-May-2026

Primary Campus

University of Kansas Lawrence Campus

Employee Class

U-Unclassified Professional Staff

Work Schedule

40 hours/week

Conditions of Employment

Contingent on Funding, Limited Term

Work Location Assignment

Hybrid

Disclaimer

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