Professional Specialist/Research Director for the Center for the Study of Democratic Politics (CSDP)

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Posted: 03-Mar-24

Location: Princeton, NJ, US, 08540

Type: Full-time

Salary: Open

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Internal Number: 237519897

Position: Professional Specialist/Research Director for the Center for the Study of Democratic Politics (CSDP)
Company: Princeton University
Description: The Center for the Study of Democratic Politics (CSDP) seeks a dynamic Research Director (RD). CSDP serves as Princeton's primary center for studying democratic political processes, behavior, and institutions. The Center brings together a large, vibrant and interdisciplinary community of scholars interested in democratic politics, supports their empirical research, and communicates those findings to inform public policy debates inside and outside the academy. In concert with the faculty Director(s), the RD directs, oversees, guides, and implements CSDP's academic and policy research programs. The RD envisions, develops, and manages CSDP's research missions and strategy. They monitor and address Affiliates' research needs, including affiliated faculty, researchers (fellows, scholars, and so on), and students. They keep up with and bring to bear research resources and knowledge from across and outside Princeton. The RD will also help CSDP implement SPIA's strategic priorities, especially data science, policy relevance, and DEI. Responsibilities: *Design and deliver hands-on workshops on research methods, tools, and applications, including the collection or use of datasets, according to affiliates' needs *Research and statistical consulting to CSDP affiliates and make recommendations and oversee the selection of reserach-relevant software *Assist with the review, selection, recruiting, and mentoring of CSDP's fellows and research staff *Assist with reading and selecting grant applications submitted for CSDP funding and also with the development and writing of CSDP directors' applications and proposals for funding *Develop and oversee a new MPA fellows' program and supervise its fellows including their research activities and their policy-oriented writing *Write reports and other content translating CSDP research for public and policymaker audiences, with the assistance of the MPA fellows Essential requirements: -PhD in political science -Training in and experience using political science research methods including a strong quantitative background -Strong programming skills, including in R -At least one publication in an academic political science journalon topics in CSDP's core mission (the study of democratic politics) -Minimum one year post-PhD work experience in an academic setting -Experience teaching research methods, data science, or related programming skills, or advising student activities in these areas -Meticulous attention to detail and ability to proof one's own work and others' -Demonstrated ability for creative problem-solving, active listening and interpersonal skills, empathy for others, proactive approach to work issues, openness to feedback on one's work performance, and taking initiative to address, anticipate and head off problems -Experience with managing research projects from initiation through completion -Eagerness to collaborate on projects and to cooperate with others in the work environment -Motivated to produce at a high level of productivity and excellence Preferred: -Experience with data use agreements and how to develop partnerships and collaborations to obtain data -working with or merging large or administrative datasets -Specialized technical skills for the social sciences -Experience communicating about political science or policy for broad audience The RD will have a research budget for their use in attending conferences and similar activities facilitating their ongoing professional development as a researcher. The position is for a three-year term, with the possibility of renewal, contingent on satisfactory performance. This position is subject to a background check. Applicants must submit a CV, a cover letter describing their areas of expertise and research interests, and contact information for three references. References may be contacted for the candidates who make the shortlist for this position. The submission must be online via AHIRE link.: https://puwebp.princeton.edu/AcadHire/position/29741 -

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