* finished (2021/04/27, finished 2021/07/16, listed until 2021/05/07)| Position ID: | Duke-P&N-RESSCI_CSTARR [#18532] |
| Position Title: | Research Scientist |
| Position Type: | Postdoctoral |
| Position Location: | Durham, North Carolina 27708-0999, United States [map] |
| Subject Area: | Social Psychology |
| Appl Deadline: | 2021/05/07 11:59PM* finished (2021/04/27, finished 2021/07/16, listed until 2021/05/07) |
| Position Description: |
| The Center for the Study of Adolescent Risk and Resilience (C-StARR) at Duke University invites applications for a Research Scientist position to begin July 1, 2021. The C-StARR, a National Institute on Drug Abuse Core Center of Excellence, supports cutting-edge science on self-regulation during late adolescence and emerging adulthood. In addition to informing relevant prevention programs, practices, and policies, the C-StARR is committed to the mentorship and training of the next generation of scientists studying the development of self-regulation across the adolescent years and the effects of deficits and skills at self-regulation on consequential outcomes. Of particular interest in the current funding cycle are the role of mobile device use in adolescent health and well-being and the antecedents and consequences of e-cigarette use by adolescents and emerging adults. Information about other areas of interest is provided at c-starr.org. Candidates are expected to have a PhD in a social or behavioral science discipline and expertise in biomarker research. The ideal candidate will have at least three years of experience in the collection, analysis, and publication of data focused on the identification of biomarkers associated with health behavior and risk. The position requires skills in research design, data management and analysis, and written communication to academic and lay audiences. The person in this position will manage the activities of the Biological Data Acquisition and Analysis Core in the C-StARR. In this role, the person will be expected to work collaboratively with senior and early-career scientists as well as trainees, designing new studies and contributing to manuscripts and grant applications using new data and the rich sources of extant data managed by the Center. To apply, submit a current CV, a statement of interest, and contact information for three references through Academic Jobs Online. Only applicants that have applied through Academic Jobs Online will be reviewed. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. If you are not able to upload your application materials or if letter writers would prefer to upload their letters directly, please complete your application and email those materials to Meghann Koffi at meghann.koffi@duke.edu to be uploaded manually. Application Materials Required: Submit the following items online at this website to complete your application: • Curriculum Vitae • Brief statement of research interests • Three references (no letters, just names and email addresses) Further Info: Box 90420, B123 Erwin Mill Bldg.
Durham, NC 27708-0420 Duke University is an Affirmative Action/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, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran 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. |
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