Postdoctoral Scholar

Updated: about 19 hours ago
Location: Cedar Falls, IOWA

Postdoctoral Scholar
Requisition # 53218


      Position Basics
      Position Title:Postdoctoral Scholar
      Job Category:P&S
      Type of Position:Term
      Full Consideration Date:Monday, April 1, 2024
      Advertising Started on:Monday, February 26, 2024
      Hiring Department:Center for Social & Behavioral Research
      Department:Center for Social & Behavioral Research

      Salary
      Salary:$52,000.00 - $56,000.00
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      Pay Grade :PS.118

      Position Details
      Percent of Time/Week:100%
      Service Schedule:P&S Calendar Year
      Position Description:

      Assists with the direction and implementation of survey projects and program/project evaluations related to a variety of areas with a focus on education, public health and natural resources; pursues individual research in survey methods or disciplinary scholarship; conducts applied and methodological research (quantitative, qualitative or mixed-methods) in a highly collaborative setting; receives training and assists with grant and contract proposal writing for federal, state and private funding opportunities; receives training in responsible conduct of research and AAPOR TI requirements; attends Center for Social & Behavioral Research (CSBR) meetings and attend other departmental colloquia and or related events of interest; and trains and supervises master-and undergraduate-level students.

      Education Requirements:

      Doctoral or equivalent degree in research methods, survey methods, psychology, sociology, demography, public health or related field required.

      Required Qualifications:

      Demonstrated knowledge of both quantitative survey science; experience with qualitative methods; and demonstrated knowledge of at least one statistical analysis package or program (R, SAS, SPSS) required. Student experience will be considered.

      Desirable Qualifications:

      Experience with program/project evaluation preferred.


      Online Application Required Documents
      Required Documents:Writing Sample
      Application Type:This job requires basic applicant information, plus a resume. Your resume should not be sent to the contact below. The resume will be attached during the Online Application Process.
      Professional References:Applicants must enter reference information online as part of the application process.
       Number of References:  3
      Cover Letter:A plain text cover letter is required.

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      Contact Information

      Attention: Your resume should not be sent to the contact below. The resume will be attached during the Online Application Process.


      Contact:Kyle Endres - [email protected]
      Social Behavior Research 202
      Phone: 319-273-2105
      Department URL: https://csbr.uni.edu/



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