Postdoctoral Associate

George Washington University, United States

Updated: over 1 year ago
Location: Washington, PENNSYLVANIA
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: ;

Posting Details
I. DEPARTMENT INFORMATION


Job Description Summary:
GW has everything you need to succeed in discovery. Outstanding research , state-of-the-art facilities and world-class faculty support discovery and innovative solutions. Researchers and faculty across campus advance interdisciplinary and emerging research and scholarship. Our active GW Postdoctoral Association welcomes your engagement in social and professional activities as you join our research teams. Research guides, coding and data management solutions as well as extensive online journals from GW Libraries help to guide your study. The Office of the Vice Provost for Research (OVPR) supports the research infrastructure and facilitates several institutional research initiatives .
The George Washington Institute of Public Policy (GWIPP) at George Washington University has an opening for a full-time postdoctoral associate position in support of a major research project on credentials, workforce development and the skilled technical workforce for a one year term beginning as early as June 1, 2022 and as late as August 1, 2022. This position will support a project funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF) to study non-degree credential attainment in the skilled technical workforce. Dr. Kyle Albert, assistant research professor at GWIPP, and Dr. Andrew Reamer, PI of the NSF skilled technical workforce study, and may occasionally collaborate with scholars affiliated with the GW Program on Skills, Credentials, and Workforce Policy (PSCWP).
The selected candidate will be proficient in quantitative research methods and at least one major statistical software package such as Stata. Prior experience working with large survey and/or administrative datasets is essential; experience with textual analysis is desirable. The candidate will prepare manuscripts for publication in scholarly journals, with the potential for co-authorship where warranted. This position requires subject matter expertise in a field related to non-degree credentials (e.g., certifications, certificates, badges, occupational licenses and apprenticeships) and topics related to workforce development, labor markets, human resource management, and higher education. Experience developing and maintaining websites and online databases would also be an asset.
This non-teaching position is ideal for a recent graduate or early-career scholar seeking exposure to “soft money” research and will provide an excellent opportunity to explore opportunities in think tanks and government. There will be many opportunities to collaborate with GWIPP research faculty on proposal development and funding. Contingent on satisfactory performance and the availability of additional support from an external funder, the position may be extendable.
Postdocs will design, organize and conduct specialized and advanced experiments using established scientific protocols, troubleshoot and design new protocols, summarize findings and publish results in research journals, under the general supervision of a faculty member. In some cases, postdocs will assume general responsibility for general scientific operations in the lab, and/or provide supervision and guidance to laboratory staff, trainees and other researchers.
Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Conduct research on the use of administrative data sources for measuring non-degree credential attainment in the STW, including the evaluation of the quality of published datasets and original research projects.
  • Conduct analyses using administrative and survey datasets, potentially including the National Labor Exchange (NLX), DOL Participant Individual Record Layout (PIRL), and the National Training, Education, and Workforce Study (NTEWS).
  • Collaborate with GWIPP research faculty on all aspects of proposal development and grant submission, including background research, writing, and communicating with potential funders.
  • Contribute to written reports and publications related to research outputs.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned. The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that are logically related to the position.


  • A Postdoctoral Associate:
    ● holds a PhD or equivalent degree;
    ● develops skills by participating in scholarly projects that are actively mentored by a member of the university faculty;
    ● receives financial support in the form of a salary that is typically funded by grants, contracts or departmental funds secured by a faculty mentor; and
    ● has a limited term of up to five years at GW.

In collaboration with experienced researchers, this role will participate in the planning and conduction of discovery research, data analysis and interpretation, preparation of materials for publication, presentations at conferences and meetings, and may develop new theories and methodologies. This role can expect timely advice as to research directions and career planning for a future independent career.
Performs other related duties as assigned. The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that are logically related to the position.
Special Instructions to the Applicant:
Appointments are limited-term and are designed for those who have recently received a doctorate. Appointments are made to academic departments with the approval of the department head and may require senior officer approval. Appointments are usually for not less than one term and are normally not renewed beyond a total of five years. This appointment is not intended for long-term, indefinite, or career appointments.
Minimum Qualifications:
Qualified candidates will hold a Doctoral degree or comparable doctoral degree in a related discipline. Degree must be conferred by the start date of the position.
Additional Required Licenses/Certifications/Posting Specific Minimum Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
Ph.D. in any social science discipline
Typical Hiring Range Commensurate with experience

II. POSITION INFORMATION


Campus Location: Foggy Bottom, Washington, D.C.
College/School/Department: Academic Affairs
Family Research and Labs
Sub-Family Laboratory Research
Stream Individual Contributor
Level Level 3
Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time
Hours Per Week: 40
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday: 8:00am - 5:00pm
Will this job require the employee to work on site? Yes
Employee Onsite Status Hybrid
Telework:
Required Background Check Criminal History Screening, Education/Degree/Certifications Verification, Social Security Number Trace, and Sex Offender Registry Search
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Employer will not sponsor for employment Visa status
Internal Applicants Only? No
Posting Number: R001600
Job Open Date: 04/26/2022
Job Close Date:
If temporary, grant funded or limited term appointment, position funded until: 06/30/2023
Background Screening Successful Completion of a Background Screening will be required as a condition of hire.
EEO Statement:

The university is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that does not unlawfully discriminate in any of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.

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