Cornell University, Center for Applied Research on Work (CAROW)
Position Description
Position is located in Ithaca, NY, within the ILR School on the campus of Cornell University.
Our
Team:
The Center
for Applied Research on Work (CAROW) is a hub for collaborative applied
research efforts across the ILR School and the university. CAROW connects
research on work with the practice of putting it to use. CAROW provides a
platform for new interdisciplinary approaches, innovative methods, and nimble
resourcing with the goal of bringing high quality research to bear on the
challenges facing today’s labor markets and connecting that research to
external stakeholders and policy makers. Utilizing trainings, convenings, and
new tool development CAROW advances the work of faculty and institutes
conducting translational labor research and brings them together to drive new
insights.
Responsibilities:
This position
will contribute to ongoing research projects with Artificial Intelligence (AI)
focus related to the Center for Applied Research on Work (CAROW).
Responsibilities include: the utilization of direct data and secondary data sources for research; use and analysis of quantitative data in concert with extensive in-depth literature reviews and related written summaries targeting AI topics; completion of human subjects review requests to the Cornell IRB; design of interview and focus groups protocols; analysis of qualitative data results from interviews and focus groups; survey design, data collection, and analysis; analysis of relevant secondary data; writing of reports, scholarly articles, grant applications, as well as research-to-practice briefs, and practitioner journal articles.
The incumbent will work under the supervision of Professor Ariel Avgar supporting AI focused CAROW research projects. The position will commence on September 1, 2026, for a 12-month appointment.
Appointment Details:
- This is a full-time, academic,
non-tenure track, term position with an initial one-year appointment from
September 1, 2026 – August 31, 2027.
- No teaching responsibilities are
required for this position.
- The Postdoctoral Associate will
receive regular supervision and mentorship from Professor Ariel Avgar.
- The Postdoctoral Associate will receive $70,000.00 in salary as well as a research budget of $2,000.00.
Requirements:
- Applicant must have a PhD in labor relations, sociology, management,
economics, applied statistics or related fields completed within five years of
starting the position.
- Applicant must have demonstrated interest and scholarly efforts in AI or
other related topics.
- Applicants must have experience in the handling
and organization of large data sets.
- Familiarity
with analysis of panel or longitudinal data and working with multilevel models
is valued.
- Additional skills with mixed methods research on related topics,
including surveys, interviews, focus groups is preferred, but not required.
- Must have expertise in using statistical software such as STATA, R, SAS or SPSS.
Visa sponsorship and relocation assistance is not available for this position.
This is an academic, full-time, non-tenure track benefits eligible term opportunity located in Ithaca, NY on the campus of Cornell University.
To Apply:
Interested parties should submit a vita and letter of application describing qualifications and research agenda.
This position will remain open through June 15, 2026, with applications reviewed on a rolling basis.
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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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:
- Cover letter
- Curriculum Vitae
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