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UL Standards & Engagement · 4 days ago

Post-Doctoral Researcher

United States

Full-time

Remote

New Grad, Entry Level

$67K/yr - $93K/yr

UL Research Institutes is dedicated to advancing safety science research, and they are seeking a Post-Doctoral Researcher who will perform independent research in safety STEM education. The role involves conducting research projects, building community relationships, and contributing to educational materials and publications.

CommunitiesInformation ServicesPublic Safety

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Builds collaborative relationships with community members, serving as a key liaison between the project team and community participants

Conducts primary research in collaboration with a diverse group of: community members (particularly those with interest or expertise in local disaster risks), experts from informal learning centers, education researchers, and educators

Exercises a high degree of judgment in formulating, evaluating, and correlating broad research concepts, guiding the analysis of unique problems, and developing new and improved techniques and methods

Assume primary responsibility for implementing primary components of a research project

Assist with research design, data collection, analysis, reporting, , and support researchers on additional projects

Design, implement, and document validation processes, including member checking

Perform research to a high standard and in accordance with all institutional and federal regulations

Collaborate with ULRI colleagues and universities

Contribute to and participate in community presentations, webinars, conference presentations, writing papers for journal publications, and training programs

Participate as an engaged, committed mentee with a team of mentors led by IREE’s Executive Director and Vice President

Qualification

Community-focused researchParticipatory research methodsData collectionAnalysisPh.D. in education researchMarginalized communitiesCommunication skillsCollaboration skills

Required

Proven ability to conduct community-focused research and support development of publications and other work products

Demonstrated knowledge of participatory and community research principles and methods

Ability to support research in informal learning and community settings

Demonstrated ability to maintain academic and applied knowledge and skills

Ability to collaborate with peers and work directly with other team members and external collaborators – particularly community members – in order to complete a project from start to finish

Excellent report, publication, presentation and general communication skills required

Ph.D. in education research or other social sciences, conferred within three years of application or completion of Ph.D. requirements by commencement of appointment

Experience working with marginalized communities, rural communities, and / or informal learning settings required

Ability to travel regularly to rural communities in Pinal County

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans

Generous 401k matching structure of up to 5% of eligible pay

Invest an additional 4% into your retirement saving fund after your first year of continuous employment

Paid time off, including vacation, holiday, sick, and volunteer days

Company

UL Standards & Engagement

UL Standards & Engagement translates scientific discoveries into standards and policies for public safety.

Founded in 1894

Northbrook, Illinois, USA

51-200 employees

https://ulse.org

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