Posting Details

I. DEPARTMENT INFORMATION

Job Description Summary:

Housed within GW’s College of Professional Studies (CPS), Graduate School of Professional Management (GSPM) programs are delivered in flexible formats: face-to-face, online, or a blend of both. GSPM provides credentials for the workforce that uphold George Washington University’s rigorous standards of academic excellence and respond to the needs of today’s professionals.
GSPM is searching for a Research Scientist who would be responsible for executing the data analytic component of GSPM’s Peoria Project (https://gspm.gwu.edu/public-echoes-rhetoric-america-peoria-project) as it relates to the upcoming presidential campaign. This position will work with our Political Management faculty to maximize and leverage the data collected from our Crimson Hexagon subscription and from the research conducted as part of the Peoria Project. This position reports to the Director of the Graduate School of Political Management and will supervise student workers. This is a limited term, sixteen month position with an expected end date of December 2020. Extension of the appointment would be subject to availability of funding.

This position is responsible for planning, conducting and supervising research at a high level, by using quantitative and qualitative methods to design and develop, collect, analyze and report data activities. Using extensive experience and judgment, this role will plan independent research, analyze and interpret data, publish results, represent the university at conferences and meetings, develop new theories and methodologies, and will lead and direct the work of lower level research staff, while transferring technical expertise.

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.

Minimum Qualifications:

Qualified candidates will hold a master’s degree/PhD and at least 5 years of experience in a related discipline to include at least 2 years of research and/or college level teaching in a field basic to the work to be performed. Degree must be conferred by the start date of the position.

Additional Required Licenses/Certifications/Posting Specific Minimum Qualifications: Preferred Qualifications:

Experience should be in a discipline related to politics and communication.

Typical Hiring Range $80887 - $118084 How is pay for new employees determined at GW? II. POSITION INFORMATION

Campus Location: Foggy Bottom, Washington, D.C. College/School/Department: College of Professional Studies (CPS) Family Research and Labs Sub-Family Field Research Stream Individual Contributor Level Level 4 Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time Hours Per Week: 40 Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 9:00am to 6:00pm Position Designation: Essential: Employees who perform functions that have been deemed essential to maintaining business or academic operations. Employees are generally expected to work from home during an event and may be asked to physically report to work. Telework: Required Background Check Criminal History Screening, Education/Degree/Certifications Verification, Social Security Number Trace, and Sex Offender Registry Search Special Instructions to Applicants:

Employer will not sponsor for employment Visa status

Internal Applicants Only? No Posting Number: R000751 Job Open Date: 03/21/2019 Job Close Date: 04/21/2019 If temporary, grant funded or limited term appointment, position funded until: 12/31/2020 Background Screening Successful Completion of a Background Screening will be required as a condition of hire. EEO Statement:

The university is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that does not unlawfully discriminate in any of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.

Posting Specific Questions

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1. * What is your salary range expectation?

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2. * What programs/applications do you know and have experience using?

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3. * Briefly describe your experience or interest in politics and/or communication?

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Applicant Documents Required Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter

Optional Documents