Postdoctoral Research Fellow

Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the University of Michigan 
Institute for Research on Women and Gender (IRWG)

The Project

Dr. Sara McClelland (Psychology & Women's and Gender Studies, University of Michigan) is seeking to hire a postdoctoral fellow to assist in developing data collection and analysis for a multi-site, mixed methods project dedicated to understanding Americans? abortion attitudes. The full-time position can be in residence at the University of Michigan, hybrid, or remote with a salary range of $70,000 to $75,000.

This project aims to contribute to several key areas, including: (1) stereotypes and their influence on measurement; (2) effective measurement of individuals attitudes towards marginalized groups; and (3) the scientific study of abortion attitudes.

Specific Duties and Areas of Responsibility

Under the supervision of Dr. McClelland, the postdoc will assume mentored responsibility for advancing several studies within the larger project. The bulk of responsibilities will focus on analyzing quantitative (survey and experimental) data, writing manuscripts, and submitting these for publication. The fellow will also be responsible for supervising students, trainees, and volunteers who contribute to these efforts. Additionally, they will assist with setting up data collection systems, assist with project organization, contribute to grant reporting, and collaborate with other team members.

Qualifications

Applicants must have a doctoral degree in a field relevant to this project (e.g., psychology, medical sociology, medical anthropology, social work, public health). Other desirable qualifications include:

 Record of scholarly publication, including first-authored journal articles

 Expertise in research design, survey data analysis

 Experience analyzing qualitative (interview) data

 Prior supervision of research team and/or coordination of research activities

 Current knowledge of issues related to reproductive justice and abortion

Applicants who will have completed the doctoral degree by September 1, 2024 are eligible to apply. Those holding professional terminal degrees such as a J.D. or M.P.H. are not eligible.

To Apply

To apply please submit a detailed cover letter, CV, writing sample, and names of three references through the University of Michigan online job portal at (www.umjobs.org ), keyword/job ID: 245638. 

Deadline: Application deadline is March 31, 2024. Review of applications will begin in March 2024 and continue until a suitable candidate is identified.

Start date: Sept. 1, 2024

Salary: $70,000-$75,000 (depending on experience) plus benefits. Information about available benefits can be found here .

Other Information

This position is dependent on funding. The research fellow position will be hired on an annual basis with renewal depending on continued funding and satisfactory performance. For additional information regarding the PI, associated research, and larger project, see Dr. McClelland's research website and faculty profile .

The fellowship is housed in the Institute for Research on Women and Gender (IRWG). Founded in 1995, IRWG promotes faculty research on women, gender, and sexuality and is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

The University of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer and applications from all are especially welcome. Trans and cisgender women and men, gender non-conforming people, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.