Postdoctoral Research Associate, University of Georgia, USA

Postdoctoral Position in USA

Postdoctoral Research Associate: The University of Georgia invites applications for the position of Postdoctoral Research Associate in the Department of Social Work-Dean’s Office. This research-focused role involves utilizing computational social science tools in social work and related fields. The successful candidate will engage in multidisciplinary research projects, receive mentoring, and have the option for a second year contingent on funding. Research themes include child safety, family wellbeing, health, behavioral health, social and economic policy development, and human trafficking.

Designation: Post-Doctoral Associate AD

Research Area:

  • Child Safety & Family Wellbeing
  • Health & Behavioral Health
  • Social & Economic Policy Development
  • Human Trafficking

Location: Athens Area, Georgia

Eligibility/Qualification:

  • Ph.D. in social work, social science discipline, statistics, computer science, or a field closely related to artificial intelligence or computational social science techniques.
  • Record of peer-reviewed publications.
  • Demonstrated interest in data science, analytics, machine learning, artificial intelligence, and computational social science research.
  • Capacity to manage research projects, including data collection, cleaning, and analysis.

Job Description:

  • Collect, organize, and analyze project-relevant data.
  • Design, manage, and organize individually directed research projects.
  • Prepare, submit, and revise manuscripts, grant proposals, and conference abstracts/presentations.
  • Engage in independent professional development activities.
  • Mentor graduate students, interact with experts on data science, machine learning, artificial intelligence, and computational social science.
  • Write papers and proposals, network at national/international meetings, explore career options, and search and apply for jobs.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Ph.D. in relevant field.
  • Record of peer-reviewed publications.
  • Demonstrated interest in computational social science research.
  • Capacity to manage research projects, including data collection, cleaning, and analysis.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies:

  • Design, conduct, and disseminate original research.
  • Present research orally in research groups and formal venues.
  • Write manuscripts for publication in peer-reviewed journals, grant proposals, and conference abstracts/presentations.
  • Willingness to learn and use high-performance computing, common data management software platforms (Linux, Python, R, SAS, etc.).

How to Apply: Log into UGA’s recruitment system to apply. Ensure your application includes:

  • CV including relevant professional experience and knowledge.
  • Copy of Ph.D. diploma.
  • List of publications.
  • Brief research statement outlining your research so far and future goals.
  • Names and addresses of two or more reference persons.

Last Date for Apply: Open Until Filled
Anticipated Start Date: 04/01/2024

Contact: Orion Mowbray, Recruitment Contact
Email: omowbray@uga.edu

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