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Cornell University, Department of Communication

Position ID:
Cornell-Department of Communication-RACOMMUNITYBEHAVIORAL [#25885, WDR-00040484]
Position Title: 
Research Associate in Community Behavioral Science
Position Type:
Other
Position Location:
Ithaca, New York 14853, United States of America
Subject Areas: 
Communications / Communication, Communication Technology, Communication and Civic Engagement, Communication research methods
Appl Deadline:
finished (2023/09/25, finished 2023/11/07)
Position Description:
   

*** this position has been closed and new applications are no longer accepted. ***

Position Description

Research Associate in Community Behavioral Science
Department of Communication
College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
Cornell University


Position: Research Associate
Location: Ithaca, NY 14853. The academic home for this position is the Department of Communication in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS), housed on the Ithaca campus of Cornell University.

The Department of Communication at Cornell University invites applications for a Research Associate position in the Citizens and Technology Lab (CAT Lab). This is a 12-month, full-time, 3-year appointment. The Research Associate will manage the overall portfolio of studies in the CAT Lab, in collaboration with the CAT Lab team. The Research Associate will lead individual research projects at the intersection of community goals and original research interests; represent CAT Lab externally in research, fundraising, and reporting; supervise undergraduate and graduate students and temporary workers, as needed; and engage in strategic policy development together with the faculty director and project manager. 

Responsibilities and Duties: 
  • (50%) Research: leading or co-leading our concurrent studies through the research pipeline, generating original research, and fundraising for this work as PI and Co-PI. Managing research-related organizational processes, including creating and maintaining CAT Lab's overall research processes; contributing information about the research process to funder reports; contributing to research aspects of strategic planning and fundraising, in collaboration with other PIs and the project manager; and representing CAT Lab’s research externally and internally.
  • (20%) Outreach and service: Managing relationships with online communities by developing new relationships, organizing events, and coordinating online conversations with communities on Reddit, Wikipedia, and other online networks; contributing to the broader scientific community through service, for example as peer review and editor of conference papers.
  • (10%) Mentoring: working with graduate and undergraduate students associated with CAT Lab, both internally to Cornell and in our larger field of collaborators.
  • (20%) Translational research and policy efforts: co-designing and representing policy and outreach efforts for CAT Lab’s research, in coordination with the project manager.
Qualifications:
  • A Ph.D. in the behavioral sciences or an adjacent discipline (communication, psychology, sociology, information science, political science, education, economics, etc.)
  • Expertise in participatory and/or qualitative approaches to research or other relevant experience in community organizing
  • Experience coordinating projects involving multiple stakeholders or organizations
  • Familiarity with research in socio-technical contexts such as online platforms
  • Strong writing skills
  • Basic experience using statistical software for data analysis
Application Information:
Applications are welcome and encouraged from candidates of all backgrounds. We have a vibrant culture that values inclusion, diversity, honor, and integrity. Interested applicants should submit a 1) CV; 2) cover letter; 3) statement of contribution to diversity, equity, and inclusion; and 4) names and contact information for three references.

Materials should be submitted online to Academic Jobs Online at the following link: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/25885. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until a candidate is selected. For questions regarding the position, please contact Search Committee Chair, Dr. Nathan Matias.

CALS hiring range for this position is $49,100 to $76,500.

Cornell’s Department of Communication is a global leader in the study of communication as a social science. Our faculty and students are dedicated to understanding the role and enhancing the effectiveness of communication processes, systems, and infrastructure in society. We explore communication in its many forms and contexts as a fundamentally social phenomenon. Our faculty members are recognized for developing and applying novel theoretical perspectives to the most pressing social and policy issues of the day and have won numerous research and teaching awards within Cornell University, New York State, and nationally. The department is highly ranked by numerous sources as among the best in the field of communication. This ranking reflects the quality, diversity, and success of our faculty and students. The department’s state-of-the-art office space encourages collaborative work and congenial interaction among faculty, staff, and students. For more information about the Department of Communication, please visit our website.

The Department of Communication is in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Cornell University. The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences is a pioneer of purpose-driven science and home to Cornell University’s second largest population of students, faculty, and staff. We work across disciplines to tackle the challenges of our time through world-renowned research, education, and outreach. The questions we probe and the answers we seek focus on three overlapping concerns: natural and human systems; food, energy, and environmental resources; and social, physical, and economic well-being. CALS is fundamentally invested in improving the lives of people, their environments, and their communities both in New York state and around the world.


Employment Assistance:

For specific questions about the position or application process, please contact the Recruiter listed in the job posting or for general questions email mycareer@cornell.edu.

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EEO Statement:

Cornell welcomes students, faculty, and staff with diverse backgrounds from across the globe to pursue world-class education and career opportunities, to further the founding principle of “... any person ... any study.” No person shall be denied employment on the basis of any legally protected status or subjected to prohibited discrimination involving, but not limited to, such factors as race, ethnic or national origin, citizenship and immigration status, color, sex, pregnancy or pregnancy-related conditions, age, creed, religion, actual or perceived disability (including persons associated with such a person), arrest and/or conviction record, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender expression and/or identity, an individual’s genetic information, domestic violence victim status, familial status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. 

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Pay Ranges:

The hiring rate of pay for the successful candidate will be determined considering the following criteria:

  • Prior relevant work or industry experience.
  • Education level to the extent education is relevant to the position.
  • Academic Discipline (faculty pay ranges reflects 9-month annual salary)
  • Unique applicable skills.


Application Materials Required:
Submit the following items online at this website to complete your application:
  • Cover letter
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Diversity, Equity, Inclusion Statement
  • Three references (no actual letters, just names and email addresses help popup)
And anything else requested in the position description.

Further Info:
https://cals.cornell.edu/communication
email address
 
Dr. Nathan Matias
Department of Communication
Cornell University