Post-Doc Research Associate

UNC-Chapel Hill, United States

Updated: over 2 years ago
Location: Chapel Hill, NORTH CAROLINA
Deadline: 15 Nov 2021

Classification Title:
Post-Doc Research Associate  
Working Title:
Post-Doc Research Associate  
Campus:
UNC-Chapel Hill  
Region:
Piedmont/Triangle  
Job Summary:

Applications are invited for an outstanding post-doctoral research associate to join the Department of City and Regional Planning working under the direction of Prof. Nichola Lowe at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. The post-doctoral research associate is expected to conduct research on various projects exploring technology and the future of work. A major responsibility will be assisting Dr. Lowe with her research on the US Manufacturing Extension Partnership, examining the potential for manufacturing extension providers to integrate worker- and technology-centered services to protect frontline workers from job loss through stronger promotion of job quality and racial equity standards. The post-doctoral research associate will be expected to contribute to this and other technology-centered projects through research design, data collection and analysis. Selected candidates will have the opportunity to engage with intellectual opportunities across UNC. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so early applications are encouraged. The cover letter and/or research statement should include information about future research goals and vision in addition to describing past work.
  
Minimum Qualifications:

Experience conducting research related to state and local economic development is essential. Successful candidates will also demonstrate strong training in qualitative case study analysis. The training, experience and knowledge described above are expected to be obtained in process of the PhD or obtained post-graduation.
PhD in City and Regional Planning or related discipline
  
Position Number:
PDS003254  
Posting Date:
11/01/2021  
Closing Date:
11/15/2021
American Recovery & Reinvestment Act Funded:
 

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