The Department of Sociology at Duke University invites applicants for a Postdoctoral Associate with expertise in the following areas: crime, policing, law, and justice; race/ethnicity; health disparities; and inequality, broadly defined.
In addition to pursuing their own research agenda, we seek applicants with experience in survey design and computational methods, and working with complex large-scale data. Successful candidates will have completed a Ph.D. in a relevant discipline before beginning the appointment.
The initial one-year appointment will begin August 1, 2023 with the possibility of renewal for up to two years based on satisfactory performance. In addition to a competitive annual salary and the opportunity for significant collaboration, the Postdoctoral Associate will also have access to office space, computer equipment, and travel/research funds.
Qualifications:
● Ph.D. in a social scientific field or related (e.g., sociology, public policy, political science, demography, economics, and epidemiology) or related quantitative social science for a Postdoctoral Associate
● Experience with survey design and working with complex large-scale data
● Demonstrated proficiency with statistical programs such as R and STATA and programming languages such as Python and Java
● Ability to work independently as well as part of a research team
● Commitment to academic diversity, equity, and inclusion
Submit a cover letter and a c.v. with the names of three references.
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