Duke University, Social Science Research Institute
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Position Title:
Post-Doctoral Associate
Position Location:
Durham, North Carolina 27708, United States of America
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Appl Deadline:
2025/02/28 11:59PM
(posted 2025/02/10)
(posted 2025/02/10)Position Description:
Position Description
Duke University was created in 1924 through an indenture of trust by James Buchanan Duke. Today, Duke is regarded as one of America’s leading research universities. Located in Durham, North Carolina, Duke is positioned in the heart of the Research Triangle, ranked annually as one of the best places in the country to work and live. Duke has more than 15,000 students who study and conduct research in its 10 undergraduate, graduate, and professional schools. With about 40,000 employees, Duke is the third largest private employer in North Carolina, and it now has international programs in more than 150 countries. BACKGROUND: The Social Science Research Institute (SSRI) is the interdisciplinary social science research institute of Duke University. SSRI's core mission is to catalyze and produce pioneering social science research and methods across the social and behavioral sciences. OCCUPATIONAL SUMMARY: This position will work as a team member in conjunction with the Social Science Research Institute at Duke University and invites applications for a Postdoctoral Associate in survey research methods. The Associate will have four primary responsibilities: (1) collaborate on research leading to publication; (2) advise social and behavioral scientists on campus on issues of survey design, implementation, and analysis; (3) teach workshops and develop resources on survey research tools and methods, including the Qualtrics online survey software that Duke provides to its user communities; (4) support and assist with the operation and administration of the Duke Initiative on Survey Methodology (https://dism.duke.edu/). Interested candidates can also have a shared appointment with the Duke Polarization Lab (https://www.polarizationlab.com/). The Associate will be supervised by Dr. Sunshine Hillygus, professor of political science and public policy and director of DISM. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in survey methods, experience conducting survey research, and familiarity with survey and statistical software and will hold a Ph.D in a social or behavioral science discipline. The Associate will be expected to participate in research leading to publication. Responsibility, initiative, good judgment, and the ability to work well on a team are required. This position is full-time, offers a salary of $65,000, and is eligible for benefits. Further information about Duke University’s post-doctoral positions and the policies guiding their administration is available online: https://tinyurl.com/DukePostdocPolicies. Though there is some flexibility concerning the start date, preference will generally be given to candidates available for a start date of July 1, 2025. Applicants should submit their CVs, a brief statement of their background and interests, and contact information for at least three references. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis; all applications received by 2/28/2025 will be considered. Duke is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunities without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status. Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas—the best exchange when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all community members feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values. Essential Physical Job Functions: Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essential job functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Each hiring department will provide additional information and provisions for requests for reasonable accommodation.Duke University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status. Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas-an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.
Application Materials Required:
Submit the following items online at this website to complete your application:
- Cover letter
- Curriculum Vitae
- Research statement
- Three references (no actual letters, just names and email addresses )
And anything else requested in the position description.
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