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The George Washington University · 4 days ago

Postdoctoral Associate

Washington, DC

Full-time

Hybrid

New Grad, Entry Level

$70K/yr - $80K/yr

The George Washington University Institute for Data, Democracy and Politics (IDDP) seeks exceptional candidates for a full-time, academic research position at the rank of post-doctoral fellow. The postdoctoral associate will work on topics related to misinformation, persuasion, and political psychology, contributing to rigorous, evidence-based research that advances democratic values.

Higher Education

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Participate in the planning of independent research

Analyze and interpret data

Publish results

Represent the university at conferences and meetings

Develop new theories and methodologies

Collaborate with affiliated researchers and faculty pursuing more narrowly specified projects

Conceptualize, design and analyze behavioral social science research related to IDDP’s mission

Perform other related duties as assigned

Qualification

Behavioral social science researchData analysisR programmingPython programmingExperimental designCollaborationCommunicationLeadership

Required

Applicants must have fulfilled all requirements for the award of a PhD or equivalent qualification in a relevant field by the date of employment

Deep expertise in behavioral approaches to social science, including but not limited to the design and analysis of experiments

Intimately familiar with sophisticated analytic tools and will have a demonstrated record of their use

Extensive professional experience using R, Python or similar tools are a key requirement for the position

Show potential to excel in tasks related to behavioral social science research

Preferred

Collaborate with affiliated researchers and faculty pursuing more narrowly specified projects in addition to the pursuit of individual project interests

Conceptualize, design and analyze behavioral social science research related to IDDP's mission

Performs other related duties as assigned. The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that are logically related to the position

Benefits

GW offers a comprehensive benefit package for Postdoc Associates and Scholars that includes medical, dental, vision, life & disability insurance, time off & leave, well-being and various voluntary benefits.

Postdoc Scholars may also be eligible for retirement savings and tuition programs.

Company

The George Washington University

Glassdoor4.0

The George Washington University

Founded in 1821

Washington, D.C., US

5001-10000 employees

http://www.gwu.edu

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