Duke University, Sanford School of Public Policy - NRR
Position ID:
Position Title:
Research Scientist
Position Type:
Other
Position Location:
Durham, North Carolina 27708, United States of America
Subject Area:
Appl Deadline:
2024/11/08 11:59PM
finished (2024/10/16, finished 2024/10/18, listed until 2024/11/08)
finished (2024/10/16, finished 2024/10/18, listed until 2024/11/08)Position Description:
*** this position has been closed and new applications are no longer accepted. ***
Position Description
Duke University
Sanford School of Public Policy
World Food Policy Center
Research Scientist
Occupational Summary
The WFPC seeks a full-time Research Scientist to build out a research portfolio in one or more of the following food policy areas: 1) food and nutrition security; 2) food loss and waste; and/or 3) food and sustainability, broadly defined to include strategies to address the impact of climate change on the food system, and food systems resilience. The successful candidate will deepen and expand existing lines of research, with the opportunity to focus on North Carolina and/or U.S. food systems issues. Position responsibilities include co-teaching an upper-division food policy course and mentoring students.
Experience
Candidates must have research experience in food policy research with experience in quantitative research methods (causal inference with surveys methods or secondary data) or experimental (e.g., randomized controlled trials, economic experiments, survey experiments, among others) methods. Experience with other methods (or an openness to and interest in) such as, qualitative research, or mixed methods can be bonus to the quantitative skills.
The ideal candidate will have experience with proposal development and academic publishing.
Experience in university teaching, preferably both undergraduate and graduate level courses, is a plus.
Responsibilities
Primary Responsibilities
Conduct research and publish in one or more WFPC priority areas of food and nutrition security, food loss and waste, or food and sustainability. Research may include:
- Design, implementation, and analysis of large-scale, national experimental surveys.
- Evaluation of existing food policy.
- Mixed methods research design, incorporating the strengths of both quantitative and qualitative approaches.
- Working with WFPC Research Manager and undergraduate/graduate research assistants.
Secondary Responsibilities
Lead or contribute to the development of new grant proposals in priority areas emphasizing collaboration with other faculty/units at Duke and beyond, and multidisciplinary inquiry.
Co-teach a food policy course with the WFPC Director.
Engage in robust outreach of research findings, such as developing policy briefs or policy change-focused reports, informing social media outreach, participating in podcast interviews, and developing data visualization/communication appropriate for policy makers, food systems advocates, and the public.
Co-teach a food policy course with the WFPC Director.
Engage in robust outreach of research findings, such as developing policy briefs or policy change-focused reports, informing social media outreach, participating in podcast interviews, and developing data visualization/communication appropriate for policy makers, food systems advocates, and the public.
Minimum Qualifications
PhD in agricultural and applied economics, economics, food policy, political science, public policy, sociology, nutrition, or related fields.
Must have authorization to work in the United States.
Skills
Required Skills
The ability to work independently is a must.
Strong writing, verbal, and interpersonal skills are necessary.
Demonstrated experience in quantitative research design and analysis is necessary. Experience with quantitative analytical programs (Stata, SAS, R, Python, or similar) is required.
Additional Skills
- A demonstrated track record of academic publishing and grant writing is a plus.
- Experience with stakeholder interviewing, as well as, qualitative coding and analysis with programs such as NVivo is a plus.
- Experience with mixed methods approaches is also a plus.
- Evidence of effective teaching is a plus.
Duke is an 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, (including pregnancy and pregnancy related conditions), sexual orientation, or military 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
- Writing Sample (i.e, journal article, dissertation, final report)on or
- Two references (no actual letters, just names and email addresses )
And anything else requested in the position description.
Further Info:
919-660-3581
Duke University
World Food Policy Center
201 Science Drive
Durham, NC 27708
World Food Policy Center
201 Science Drive
Durham, NC 27708