Post Doctoral Research Fellow
- Employer
- University of Massachusetts Boston
- Location
- UMass Boston
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- Position Type
- Postdoc
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
Job no: 511636
Position Type: Staff Full Time
Campus: UMass Boston
Department: Counseling & School Psychology
Pay Grade: No Pay Grade
Date opened: 17 Jan 2022 Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: 31 Jan 2022 Eastern Standard Time
General Summary:
The University of Massachusetts at Boston (UMB) is seeking a post-doctoral research fellow to contribute to a multi-year NSF-funded project aimed at understanding how systemic barriers in STEM affect wellbeing and persistence among graduate Women of Color in STEM.
Examples of Duties:
The post-doctoral research fellow will work with an interdisciplinary team of researchers to implement a multi-institutional mixed-methodological research project;
They will also participate substantively in all aspects of the research including instrument development and validation, qualitative and quantitative data collection and analysis, and overall project management;
The fellow will propose, lead, and co-author publications and conference presentations.
Qualifications:
- Completion of a Ph.D. is required
- Strong educational background in one or more of the STEM disciplines, higher education and student affairs, psychology, or counseling psychology
- Demonstrated commitment to issues of equity and social justice specifically related to Women of Color
- Demonstrated evidence of research productivity and academic writing
- Strong background in quantitative and qualitative methodological approaches
- Experience working with large datasets is preferred
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Experience working in an interdisciplinary team is preferred
Application Instructions:
A complete application submission will consist of:
We ask that you combine the following documents and upload as one single PDF: Cover Letter, Research Statement, Diversity and Equity Statement, your two writing samples, and your list of three references. Your CV will need to be uploaded as a separate document
Review of candidates will begin following the application closing date.
Salary Range: Commensurate with experience
This is a non-union exempt position. This is a grant funded position with a current end date of July 31,2022, subject to renewal contingent on funding and university needs.
All official salary offers must be approved by Human Resources.UMass Boston requires all employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19 and to confirm proof of their vaccination status including booster. Exemptions from the vaccine requirement will be permitted only for qualifying religious or medical reasons. Regardless of vaccination status, you must wear a face covering in public indoor spaces on campus.
Applications close: 31 Jan 2022 Eastern Standard Time
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