[Jobs] Fwd: [BIMI] post-doc George Mason U

[Leora Lawton]

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From: Irene Bloemraad <bloemr at berkeley.edu>
Date: Wed, Jul 12, 2017 at 12:55 PM
Subject: [BIMI] post-doc George Mason U
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*Jobs*

The George Mason University Institute for Immigration Research (iir.gmu.edu),
within the Department of Sociology and Anthropology, invites applications
for a one-year, renewable position as a *Postdoctoral Fellow*. George Mason
University has a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of
excellence and diversity among its faculty and staff, and strongly
encourages candidates to apply who will enrich Mason's academic and
culturally inclusive environment.

*Responsibilities:*

The successful candidate's areas of specialization will include
immigration, economic, social and political consequences of migration,
quality of life, and overall issues related to immigration policy. This
position is critical to the success of the Institute for Immigration
Research (IIR), requiring the full understanding of and active
participation in the mission of the IIR.

The incumbent reports to and is managed by the Director of the IIR and is
expected to:

   - Manage the Immigration Data on Demand (iDod) service (an IIR data
   system that is user-oriented and designed to provide objective and
   actionable information for public end users) by responding to data requests
   and maintaining/improving the system for public use;
   - Pursue research projects, including publishing in academic venues,
   presenting at academic conferences, preparing grant proposals, and the
   development of new research endeavors;
   - Supervise and mentor graduate and undergraduate students in their
   acquisition of skills and preparation of research materials; and
   - Represent the IIR in various public settings, to include collaborative
   efforts with the Immigrant Learning Center of Malden, Mass., the
   publication of research in public venues, and responses to media inquiries.

*Required Qualifications:*

   - Earned Ph.D.—or have completed it by the start date of the position—in
   sociology, anthropology, political science, economics, demography, or a
   related field;
   - Proficiency in ESRI ArcGIS;
   - Advanced quantitative research skills;
   - Excellent written communication skills demonstrated by prior
   publications; and
   - Technical competency to adapt to new technological systems.

*Preferred Qualifications:*

   - Advanced qualitative research skills;
   - Experience supervising and mentoring students;
   - The ability to manage/oversee multiple projects;
   - Experience working with interdisciplinary research teams;
   - Advanced knowledge of:
      - SPSS (syntax-based coding);
      - Discovertext;
      - NodeXL;
      - Qualtrics;
      - SQL or database competency; and
      - Microsoft Office suite.

*Salary:* Commensurate with education and experience.

*Criminal Background Check:* Standard Background Check

*Special Instructions to Applicants:*

For full consideration, applicants must apply for position number F9626z at
jobs.gmu.edu; complete and submit the online application; and upload a
letter of interest (in the letter of interest, please discuss
qualifications and research experience) to be uploaded in field labeled
‘Cover Letter’, CV, and a list of three professional references with
contact information. Review of applications will begin *July 14, 2017*, and
will continue until the position is filled.

For more information, contact IIR Director, Dr. James Witte: jwitte at gmu.edu.
Applicants must apply to this posting first prior to contacting Dr. Witte.

*Equity Statement:*

George Mason University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action
employer, committed to promoting inclusion and equity in its community. All
qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without
regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation,
national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Internal Number: 40842

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Leora Lawton PhD
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