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The State University of New York · 2 days ago

Postdoctoral Associate for Regional Gun Violence Research Consortium (RGVRC)

Albany, NY

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$73K/yr - $85K/yr

The State University of New York is home to the Rockefeller Institute of Government, which conducts important public policy research. They are seeking a postdoctoral research fellow to support the Regional Gun Violence Research Consortium by conducting data analysis, developing research agendas, and communicating findings to various stakeholders.

Charter SchoolsEducationUniversities

No H1B

Responsibilities

Data analysis for Consortium- and Institute-generated or sponsored projects

Writing and communicating findings to sponsors, peers, and the public

Development and execution of one's own research agenda, including designing new research studies, collecting original data and/or identifying appropriate secondary data sources, and conducting the appropriate analyses to answer corresponding research questions, under supervision of Consortium and Institute leadership

Qualification

Data analysisQuantitative research methodsQualitative research methodsData management softwareGISCritical thinkingTeam collaborationEffective communicationAttention to detail

Required

The candidate must have a terminal degree (e.g., PhD or equivalent). Candidates who are ABD may apply, but a terminal degree must be awarded prior to their start date

The candidate must have completed coursework in quantitative, qualitative, or mixed methods for social science research in a relevant field (including criminology, criminal justice, sociology, public health, psychology, public policy, epidemiology, or political science)

Advanced data analysis capabilities

Experience with data management / analysis software such as SPSS, R, or STATA

Strong organization and critical thinking skills and attention to detail

Ability to work independently as well as part of a team

Preferred

Experience with GIS

Experience with data visualization, including use of Tableau or similar software

Benefits

NYS health insurance

Free dental and vision coverage

Competitive retirement options

Tuition assistance

Parental leave at full pay

Generous vacation, sick, and holiday time

13 days of paid holidays per year

15 days of vacation and 15 days of sick time accrued for the first year of employment

Retirement: The choice between a fully funded pension plan and a self-driven defined contribution plan, along with two supplemental plans to increase your ability to save for retirement.

Health Insurance: Several health insurance options at an affordable cost that provide full coverage without mandatory deductibles.

Time Off: Paid time off with separate vacation and sick leave accruals up to 21 days a year for each category.

Additional paid leave policy options for childbirth, adoption, elder care, and other family care situations.