Postdoctoral Research Scholar: The School of Politics and Global Studies at Arizona State University is seeking a highly motivated individual for the position of Postdoctoral Research Scholar. This full-time, benefits-eligible, one-year position, with potential renewal, is part of the NSF-funded Government-imposed Restrictions on International Economic Relations (GRIER) project. The successful candidate will contribute to the coding of new data on economic restrictions and play a crucial role in advancing the scholarly study of sanctions.
Designation: Postdoctoral Research Scholar
Research Area: Government-imposed Restrictions on International Economic Relations (GRIER)
Location: Arizona State University, Tempe
Eligibility/Qualification: Minimum qualifications:
- PhD in Political Science, International Relations, Computer Science, Economics, or related field (conferred no earlier than Spring 2022)
- Experience in data collection and management
- Programming skills in R (preferred), Python, or Stata
- Excellent organizational and communication skills
- Commitment to advancing ASU Charter principles
Desired qualifications:
- Advanced methods skills in quantitative text analysis, machine learning, web scraping, network modeling, spatial econometrics, or item response modeling
- Substantive research experience in economic sanctions, export controls, commodity trade, supply chains, armed conflict, or deterrence
Job Description: The Postdoctoral Research Scholar will work under the supervision of Principal Investigator Timothy M. Peterson and Co-PI Dursun Peksen. Responsibilities include data collection, evaluation, and analysis related to economic restrictions from 1992-2023. The position also offers opportunities for research publication in peer-reviewed outlets.
How to Apply: Applications can be submitted online via Interfolio. This is a paperless search, and only electronically submitted materials will be considered.
Application materials should include:
- Curriculum vitae
- Letter of interest addressing qualifications
- Writing sample or research statement
- Contact information for 3 references (including email addresses)
Last Date for Apply: February 26, 2024; if not filled, then every two weeks thereafter until the search is closed.
Disclaimer: This post is sourced from a reliable channel. Interested applicants are encouraged to check the official ASU website for further details. Contact Timothy M. Peterson at tmpete15@asu.edu for any inquiries or to request a copy of the NSF project description.
