Postdoctoral Associate

George Washington University, United States

Updated: almost 2 years 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 University Institute for Data, Democracy and Politics (IDDP) is seeking an exceptional candidate for a full-time, academic research position at the rank of post-doctoral research scientist. The initial term of these positions is one year with the possibility of a one-year renewal. Position will begin in August. Candidate will work on topics broadly related to political mis/disinformation, using experimental methods. Substantive interest in political knowledge, political psychology, public opinion, political behavior and political communication are particularly welcomed. Candidates with extensive backgrounds in using and developing experimental methods are especially encouraged to apply. The research will be conducted with the Institute for Data, Democracy, and Politics (IDDP), with unique opportunities for working closely with faculty across The George Washington University, including a broad array of engineers, political scientists, psychologists, computer scientists and physicists. The postdoctoral scholar will work closely with Professor Ethan Porter, while also engaging with other participating faculty in the Mis/Disinformation Lab and other IDDP researchers.
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.
Essential duties:
* Work with the cluster lead on research projects.
* Public engagement, proposal writing, working with RAs as needed, attending IDDP events and promoting IDDP work on social media.
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:
● PhD in fields including political science, computational social science, computer science, social psychology, complex systems, judgment and decision-making, social network analysis, or other related fields
● Completion of upper level (undergraduate) and/or graduate level coursework involving computer programming.
● Fluency in one or more of the following requested: R, Python, and similar languages.
● A successful candidate will have familiarity with both social science and computational science, though not necessarily mastery of both.
● Strong communication skills. The ability to work in a highly collaborative and interdisciplinary environment
Typical Hiring Range Commensurate with Experience How is pay for new employees determined at GW?

II. POSITION INFORMATION


Campus Location: Foggy Bottom, Washington, D.C.
College/School/Department: Columbian College of Arts & Sciences (CCAS)
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: Mon-Fri, 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Will this job require the employee to work on site? No
Employee Onsite Status Hybrid
Telework: No
Required Background Check Criminal History Screening, Education/Degree/Certifications Verification, Social Security Number Trace, and Sex Offender Registry Search
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Open to F1 visa holders who are seeking an OPT postdoc opportunity but the employer will not sponsor for employment visa status.
1-2 published papers, or equivalent writing samples that best demonstrate your expertise and fit for the position;
One research statement (1-3 pages) that outlines both your research achievements and agenda, and your service and outreach activities and plans.
Names and contact information of three professional references;
Provide a link to candidate’s professional webpage and Google Scholar page (if applicable).
Internal Applicants Only? No
Posting Number: R001593
Job Open Date: 04/15/2022
Job Close Date:
If temporary, grant funded or limited term appointment, position funded until:
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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