Cornell University, Global Labor and Work
Labor and Employment / Labor and Employment trends, Labor policy, Worker training
*** this position has been closed and new applications are no longer accepted. ***
Position Description
Applications are invited for a Postdoctoral Associate, tenable at
the New Conversations Project at the ILR School at Cornell University. The New
Conversations Project (NCP) is a research project dedicated to improving labor
conditions in global supply chains. A description of NCP can be found here: https://www.ilr.cornell.edu/new-conversations-project
The incumbent will work under the supervision of Professor Sarosh Kuruvilla, Academic Director of the New Conversations Project, and Executive Director, Jason Judd. The position will commence on November 1 for a 12 month appointment, with the possibility of renewal for another 10 months. The starting dates are negotiable.
Specific Roles and Responsibilities:
This position will work closely with Academic and Executive
Director of NCP on various research and writing projects. The position will
entail the analysis of supply chain and labor data, including panel and survey
data from secondary sources. In addition, the role-holder will engage in field
research, collecting data from companies, suppliers, and multi-stakeholder
institutions in multiple countries. Outputs will include articles for a
scholarly journals, trade journals, position papers, and a variety of working
papers, including research content for the website. In addition, the postdoc
will attend conferences and present the work of NCP in different locations, and
carry out other tasks as instructed. The position could also involve teaching
one elective class every semester.
Qualifications:
Applicant must have a doctorate in labor relations, management, sociology, political science, economics, applied statistics or related fields.
Applicant must have demonstrated interests in labor and environmental issues in global supply chains, corporate social responsibility, corporate sustainability, corporate greenwashing, labor relations and 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.
Must have expertise in using statistical software such as STATA, R, SAS or SPSS.
This is a full-time academic, non-tenure track benefits eligible position located in Ithaca, NY. Depending on COVID restrictions, it may be possible to work remotely initially, but the expectation is that this position will be Ithaca based.
This is a one-year appointment with possible
extension, depending on available funding and work.
We will seek applications until the
position is filled.
Interested candidates should submit
a letter of interest, a vita, a research statement, a statement of contribution
to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and three reference letters. Applications from
women and minority candidates are strongly encouraged.
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Inquiries about this position should be directed to Professor Sarosh Kuruvilla at sck4@cornell.edu.
This is a full-time academic, non-tenure track
benefits eligible position located in Ithaca, NY.
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.
If you require an accommodation for a disability in order to complete an employment application or to participate in the recruiting process, you are encouraged to contact Cornell University's Office of Institutional Equity and Title IX at voice (607) 255-2242, or email at equity@cornell.edu.
Applicants that do not have internet access are encouraged to visit your local library, or local Department of Labor.
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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:
- Curriculum Vitae
- Research statement
- Letter of Interest
- Diversity and Inclusion Statement
- Three reference letters (to be submitted online by the reference writers on this site
)
Further Info:
Ithaca, NY 14853