[Jobs] Duke University - Postdoc

[Leora Lawton]

The Social Science Research Institute at Duke University invites
applications for a
Postdoctoral Associate in survey research methods. The Associate will have four
primary responsibilities: (1) collaborate on research leading to
publication; (2)
advise social and behavioral scientists on campus on issues of survey design,
implementation, and analysis; (3) teach workshops and develop
resources on survey
research tools and methods, including the Qualtrics online survey
software that Duke
provides to its user communities; and (4) support and assist with the
operation and
administration of the Duke Initiative on Survey Methodology (DISM).
The Associate
will be supervised by Dr. Sunshine Hillygus, professor of political science and
public policy, and director of DISM.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in survey methods,
experience in
conducting survey research, and familiarity with survey and
statistical software and
will hold a Ph.D in a social or behavioral science discipline. The
Associate will be
expected to participate in research leading to publication. Responsibility,
initiative, good judgment, and the ability to work well on a team are required.
This position is full-time and offers a salary of $50,000-$55,000, and
is eligible
for benefits.  Further information about Duke University’s
post-doctoral positions
and the policies that guide their administration is available online
via this URL: http://postdoc.duke.edu/policies.html.

Though there is some flexibility concerning start date, preference
will generally be
given to candidates available for a start date of August 1, 2016.   Applicants
should submit their CV, a brief statement of their background and interests and
contact information for at least three references
tohttps://duke.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_a5kmztfK3591dDD.

Applications will be accepted immediately and reviewed on a rolling basis upon
receipt; we will continue to accept applications until the position is filled.

Please direct questions to:
Dr. Sunshine Hillygus
Professor of Political Science and Public Policy, and Director of the Duke
Initiative on Survey Methodology
Duke University
(919)660-4341 hillygus at duke.edu

Duke University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
and Educator.


-- 
Leora Lawton PhD
Executive Director
Berkeley Population Center
360 Barrows Hall
(of) 510-643-1270
(m) 510-928-7572
www.popcenter.berkeley.edu
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