Assistant Research Social Scientist
- Employer
- University of Arizona- School of Government & Public Policy
- Location
- Arizona, United States
- Salary
- Competitive Salary
- Date posted
- Sep 24, 2020
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- Position Type
- Faculty Positions, Social & Behavioral Sciences, Political Science & International Relations
- Employment Level
- Non-Tenured Track
- Employment Type
- Full Time
Position Summary
The School of Government and Public Policy (SGPP) at the University
of Arizona invites applications for an assistant research social
scientist position in the Arizona Policy Lab, beginning in Spring
2021. The Arizona Policy Lab (https://policylab.arizona.edu)
is devoted to producing evidence-based policy research (including
surveys, experiments, and other human subjects research) with
relevance for scholars, elected leaders, public officials,
industry, and citizens. Our activities are grounded in cutting-edge
scientific practices, cross-disciplinary collaborations, and the
mentoring and training of undergraduate and graduate students. The
Research Social Scientist position will be responsible for the
oversight of research and training in the Lab. The position
involves teaching 1 undergraduate course per year and allows for
opportunities to collaborate on research and carry out independent
research activities in the Lab.
The School of Government and Public Policy is a growing and vibrant academic community housing scholars of Political Science, Public Policy, and Administration and Management, and offers in person and online Bachelor's and Master's degrees, as well as an in-residence PhD. Additional information on the SGPP is available at http://sgpp.arizona.edu/. SGPP is situated within the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences (SBS).
Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision
insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; UA/ASU/NAU
tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members;
state and optional retirement plans; access to UA recreation and
cultural activities; and more. The University of Arizona
has been recognized as a Hispanic Serving Institution and, together
with the SBS, has a strong commitment to diversity. The successful
candidate must be able to work with students, faculty, and staff
from a wide range of social and cultural backgrounds; individuals
from underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.
Duties & Responsibilities
• Oversee operation and daily management of the Lab;
• Coordinate and run research studies in the lab;
• Co-author or author publications and co-present research results
at workshops and conferences;
• Train and mentor graduate and undergraduate research
assistants;
• Actively participate in acquiring research funding, including
initiating and writing grant proposals;
• Contribute to ensuring regulatory compliance of Lab activities,
including by coordinating with IRB and granting agencies;
• Teach one class per year at the undergraduate level;
• Participate in outreach and contribute to departmental, college,
and university service.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
Minimum Qualifications: A PhD in public policy,
political science, or a related social science field, is required
by the time of appointment. A minimum of 8 years of relevant
experience (which includes the duration of graduate studies) is
typically required. The candidate will be expected to have a
demonstrated ability to conduct and publish significant empirical
research.
Contact Information for Candidates
General questions can be directed the School of Government &
Public Policy, Manager of Administration, Angela Hackett at
ahackett@email.arizona.edu
Candidates should submit a cover letter, statement of research
and teaching interests (title of document slot within the
application is “Statement of Research Interests”), current
Curriculum Vitae, and a writing sample via the Uarizona Talent
website:
https://arizona.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/4/home/requisition/2604?c=arizona.
Application review will begin on October 19, 2020. Desired
employment start date January, 2021.
Letters of Reference: Applicants will need to
provide three (3) letters of references. Please submit these
letters of reference via email to the School of Government &
Public Policy, Manager of Administration, Angela Hackett at
ahackett@email.arizona.edu
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