Predoctoral Fellow in the Social Sciences

Harvard University, United States

Updated: over 1 year ago
Location: Cambridge, MASSACHUSETTS
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Title Predoctoral Fellow in the Social Sciences
School Faculty of Arts and Sciences
Department/Area Sociology
Position Description
Harvard University. Professor Robert Sampson in the Department of Sociology is seeking a predoctoral fellow in the social sciences who will focus on research involving crime, criminal justice, urban inequality, and social change over the life course. The fellow will support and collaborate on all aspects of an ongoing study, the Project on Human Development in Chicago Neighborhoods (PHDCN+). For more information on the project click here . The successful candidate will assist with data cleaning and analysis, organize research meetings, help in the construction of pilot survey instruments and data collection, edit documents, write reports, and contribute to research papers. The fellow will also receive mentoring from faculty and post docs within a tight-knit research community and have access to a broad range of activities at Harvard.
This position is based in the Sociology Department in the Faculty of Arts and Sciences at Harvard University in Cambridge, MA. Although a full-time position is available, a commitment between 50% and full time will be considered. The desired starting date is summer or fall 2022. Appointment terms for Fellows are for one year with the potential for a second-year renewal. Preference will be given to applicants who have availability to work for two years.
Responsibilities include:
· Prepare literature reviews, background research, and other content for grant proposals and
 academic papers
· Conduct statistical analyses of data using Stata and R
· Assist with survey data collection by preparing online survey instruments, facilitating survey
 recruitment, and processing survey data
· Potential involvement in qualitative interviews
· Editing of draft chapters and papers
· Interacting with the IRB and writing updates/modifications
· Draft project and grant reports, research briefs, and other project documents
· Manage research meetings and convenings of researchers
Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience and is benefits eligible. Applicants should submit: (1) a complete vita, (2) a cover letter of interest that highlights relevant research experience, writing skills, data management, and project experience, (3) an excerpt from an academic writing sample (no more than 5 pages in length) and (4) names and contact information of up to three persons who can serve as references. Letters are not required in initial applications.
Basic Qualifications
Required
· Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Sociology, Public Policy, Economics, or related field
· Outstanding organizational and time management skills
· Prior experience as a research assistant or fellow in the social sciences
· Distinguished academic record
· Significant interest in the study of crime, the criminal justice system, urban inequality, and life
 course research
· Strong written, editorial, and oral communication skills
Additional Qualifications
Preferred
· Proficiency programming in Stata and R
· Experience using Adobe InDesign and graphic software for visualizing research results
· Experience with citation management software
Special Instructions
 Materials submitted by regular mail or email will not be accepted. Review of applications will begin May 15 and continue until the position is filled. 
Contact Information
Lisa Albert
Department of Sociology
Harvard University
Contact Email [email protected]
Equal Opportunity Employer
Harvard is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, age, protected veteran status, disability, genetic information, military service, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, or other protected status.
Minimum Number of References Required 3
Maximum Number of References Allowed 3
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