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Kennesaw State University · 2 days ago

Postdoctoral Researcher, Center for Interactive Media

Kennesaw, GA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

Kennesaw State University is a large public institution committed to academic excellence and innovative research. The Postdoctoral Researcher will support faculty and students in engaging with external collaborators to promote research and scholarly activity, while also planning and executing experimental activities and securing grants.

Education

Responsibilities

Plans and executes experimental activities, data analyses, submission of reports or of manuscripts to peer-reviewed publications, and/or attendance and presentation of research findings at appropriate venues of dissemination

Develops and contributes to new ideas for research proposals and directions within the research group

Develops an Individual Development Plan (IDP) in collaboration with faculty mentor

Generates revenue by securing grants and participates in departmental and institutional career development programs, such as grant writing workshops

Prepares project budget and ensures funded project operates within budget guidelines

Maintains official records and documents, and ensures compliance with institutional policies, and federal, state and local regulations

Establishes working relationships and cooperative arrangements with internal and external partners

Engages in research and publication

Qualification

Independent researchAnalytical methods developmentProposal writingProject managementCommunication skillsCustomer serviceMicrosoft OfficeTeamworkProblem-solvingTime managementAttention to detail

Required

Ph.D. or equivalent doctorate (e.g. D.V.M, Sc.D., M.D., PharmD., etc.) from an accredited institution of higher education or obtainment of doctorate degree within six (6) months of hire

Able to meet eligibility requirements for work in the United States at the time the appointment is scheduled to begin and to continue working legally for the proposed term of the appointment

Able to handle multiple tasks or projects simultaneously to meet assigned deadlines

Demonstrated ability to carry out independent and collaborative research on a team of faculty and students with the ability to meet deliverables and milestones

Demonstrated creative and proactive approach towards problem solving

Knowledge of and experience in general analytical methods development and good analytical practices

Maintains a working knowledge of significant developments and trends in the field

Outstanding proposal and paper writing skills

Excellent interpersonal, initiative, teamwork, problem-solving, organization, communication (verbal and written), time management, project management, and presentation skills

Proficient with computer applications and programs associated with the position (i.e. Microsoft Office suite)

Strong attention to detail and follow-up skills

Strong customer service skills and phone and e-mail etiquette