<div dir="ltr">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; (4) support and assist with the operation and administration of the Duke Initiative on Survey Methodology (DISM); and The Associate will be supervised by Dr. Sunshine Hillygus, associate professor in the Department of Political Science and director of DISM.<br>
<br>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. The appointment will be for a contract beginning July 1, 2014 and running until June 30, 2013. This position is full-time, is eligible for benefits, and offers a salary in the range of $50,000-$57,000, depending on level of experience and training in survey methods. The post-doc may be renewable for a second year, pending funding. Further information about Duke University's post-doctoral positions, the post-doctoral experience, and the policies that guide such positions' administration is available online via this URL: <a href="http://postdoc.duke.edu">http://postdoc.duke.edu</a>. There is some flexibility concerning start date.<br>
<br>Review of applications will begin on January 6, and will continue until <br>the position is filled. Applicants should use the form available at this <br>link: <a href="http://tinyurl.com/DukeSurveyPostdoc">http://tinyurl.com/DukeSurveyPostdoc</a> to submit their CV, a brief statement of their background and interests, and contact information for at least three references.<br>
<br>Please direct questions to:<br>Alexandra Cooper<br>Associate Director, Education and Training Core of the Social Sciences Research Institute Duke University<br>(919)681-3902<br>cooper@.<a href="http://duke.edu">duke.edu</a><br>
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