Postdoctoral Researcher, AMES Research Center - ComPASS

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Kennesaw State University is one of the 50 largest public institutions in the country. With our growing enrollment and global reach, we are enjoying increased prominence among Georgia's colleges. We offer more than 150 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees to over 43,000 students. Our entrepreneurial spirit, high-impact research, and Division I athletics also draw students from throughout the region and from 92 countries across the globe. Our university's vibrant culture, career opportunities, and rich benefits make us an employer of choice. We are searching for talented people to join our mission. Come to KSU and find your passion.

Our Kennesaw campus is located at 1000 Chastain Road NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144.

DEPARTMENT SPECIFIC TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Designs and implements research protocols
2. Collaborates in the design of the structural intervention research strategy, study design, statistical analysis plan, and evaluation plan of the project
3. Collaborates in the design and data collection for the needs assessment
4. Collects, prepares, and analyzes research data
5. Keeps a detailed notebook summarizing research strategies and recording research data
6. Maintains a computer database of research data and analyze data for presentations in research conferences and for manuscript preparation
7. Supervises other personnel to coordinate research efforts for increased efficiency; including training and supervising research assistants, as needed
8. Searches pertinent scientific literature
9. Writes manuscripts and white papers related to the project activities
10. Contributes discrete components of a larger project under the general direction research team
11. Prepares complete documentation of research activities for reference purposes, including following applicable data management protocols
12. Analyzes, interprets, and documents research findings for review
13. Assists in the preparation of proposals and reports
14. Collaborates in writing proposals for external funding

DEPARTMENT SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES*:
Excellent communication skills in Spanish and English
Excellent teamwork and communication skills
Scientific writing skills demonstrated through peer-reviewed publications
Strong interpersonal and mentoring skills

Postdoctoral Researchers support teams of KSU faculty and students (undergraduate and graduate students), which engage with external collaborators from other universities, community members, government agencies, and/or private sector entities to stimulate innovation, capacity-building, and sustainability of research and scholarly activity at KSU.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Plans and executes experimental activities, data analyses, submission of reports or of manuscripts to peer-reviewed publications, and/or attendance and presentation of research findings at appropriate venues of dissemination
2. Develops and contributes to new ideas for research proposals and directions within the research group
3. Develops an Individual Development Plan (IDP) in collaboration with faculty mentor
4. Generates revenue by securing grants and participates in departmental and institutional career development programs, such as grant writing workshops
5. Prepares project budget and ensures funded project operates within budget guidelines
6. Maintains official records and documents, and ensures compliance with institutional policies, and federal, state and local regulations
7. Establishes working relationships and cooperative arrangements with internal and external partners
8. Engages in research and publication
9. Responsible for teaching qualified courses and may include lecture and/or laboratory components, as assigned

Educational Requirements
Ph.D. from an accredited institution of higher education or obtainment of Ph.D. within six (6) months of hire

Additional Preferred Qualifications
Requires a minimum of a Ph.D. or equivalent terminal degree in a relevant discipline in psychology, social determinants of health, public health, or social sciences.
Excellent communication skills in Spanish and English
 

ABILITIES
Able to meet eligibility requirements for work in the United States at the time the appointment is scheduled to begin and to continue working legally for the proposed term of the appointment
Able to handle multiple tasks or projects simultaneously to meet assigned deadlines
KNOWLEDGE
Demonstrated ability to carry out independent and collaborative research on a team of faculty and students with the ability to meet deliverables and milestones
Demonstrated creative and proactive approach towards problem solving
Knowledge of and experience in general analytical methods development and good analytical practices
Maintains a working knowledge of significant developments and trends in the field
SKILLS
Outstanding proposal and paper writing skills
Excellent interpersonal, initiative, teamwork, problem-solving, organization, communication (verbal and written), time management, project management, and presentation skills
Proficient with computer applications and programs associated with the position (i.e. Microsoft Office suite)
Strong attention to detail and follow-up skills
Strong customer service skills and phone and e-mail etiquette 

DEPARTMENT SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES*:
¿ Excellent communication skills in Spanish and English 
¿ Excellent teamwork and communication skills
¿ Scientific writing skills demonstrated through peer-reviewed publications
¿ Strong interpersonal and mentoring skills
 

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This is not a supervisory position.
This position does not have any financial responsibilities.
This position will not be required to drive.
This role is not considered a position of trust.
This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
This position may travel 1% - 24% of the time
This position does not require security clearance.

• Standard Enhanced
• Education

Per the University System of Georgia background check policy, all final candidates will be required to consent to a criminal background investigation. Final candidates may be asked to disclose criminal record history during the initial screening process and prior to a conditional offer of employment. Applicants for positions of trust with screening
results which confirm a disqualifying criminal history will be immediately disqualified from employment eligibility.

All applicants are required to include professional references as part of their application process. Some positions may require additional job-based screenings such as motor vehicle report, credit check, pre-employment drug screening and/or verification of academic credentials.

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