Postdoctoral Research Associate (AC)
- Employer
- Georgia State University
- Location
- Atlanta, GA
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- Position Type
- Postdoc
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
Postdoctoral Research Associate (AC)
College of Education & Human Development
Georgia State University
Georgia State University’s College of Education & Human Development is committed to high-quality instruction and high-impact research. Its student population reflects the diverse composition of our state and nation.
For more than 50 years, we have been building a legacy as a college graduating educators and professionals equipped with the tools, knowledge and inspiration to ensure others have an even brighter future. At Georgia State’s College of Education & Human Development, we are moving lives forward.
The College of Education & Human Development is seeking to hire a highly motivated and talented Postdoctoral Research Associate (AC) for a full-time Postdoctoral Scholar position in the area of positive psychology. This position is for one year, but funding has been secured and may be renewable, depending on performance.
WHAT MAKES GSU A GREAT PLACE?
- Flexible work environment.
- Generous benefits, including health, dental, vision, tuition assistance, retirement, etc.
- A knowledge-sharing organization that works collaboratively with diverse partners.
- Professional development opportunity and mentorship.
- A rapidly growing center within an academic setting.
WHAT WILL YOU DO:
The Postdoctoral Research Associate (AC) will work closely with Dr. Don Davis to perform the research activities of grant-funded projects in positive psychology. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic and collaborative research environment and connect with a wider network of scholars conducting research on positive psychology. The position is in-person and begins August 1, 2025 or sooner.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
- Conduct empirical research on intellectual positive psychology, including designing and executing studies.
- Assist in ongoing research activities on our grant-funded projects.
- Analyze data using statistical methods analysis software.
- Collaborate with faculty and other researchers on related projects.
- Write up papers from new and existing datasets.
- Publish research findings in peer-reviewed journals and present at conferences.
- Assist in grant writing and reporting activities.
- Mentor undergraduate students involved in research projects.
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements:
- Ph.D. in related field required.
Preferred Requirements:
College/Business Unit
07/01/25, 3:59:00 AM
College/Business Unit: College of Education & Human Development
Location: Atlanta Campus
Job Posting: 03/11/25, 8:28:28 PM
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Founded in 1913 in Atlanta, Georgia State University is the second-largest and one of four research institutions in the University System of Georgia. The University serves one-fourth of the graduate students in the university system; it is within a one-hour commute of more than one-third of the state’s population. Approximately 80 percent of all Georgia State alumni live and work in Georgia.
Georgia State’s main campus is located on 34 acres in downtown Atlanta. University centers in Alpharetta, Brookhaven, Buckhead and Henry County offer students convenient suburban locations for graduate courses in business and education.
More than 50,000 students annually attend Georgia State University. While 90 percent of the students are from Georgia, students also come from all 50 states and 160 countries. More than 1,400 international students attend Georgia State and graduate students comprise 31 percent of the student population.
The University offers more than 52 degree programs in more than 250 fields of study – from public policy and African-American studies to biology and health sciences. Degrees are offered at the bachelor’s, master’s, specialist and doctoral levels through six units: the College of Arts and Sciences, J. Mack Robinson College of Business, College of Education, College of Health and Human Sciences, College of Law and Andrew Young School of Policy Studies. In addition to the numerous degree programs, Georgia State offers full- and part-time programs and day, evening and weekend classes.
Students have many choices in extracurricular activities including more than 22 fraternities and sororities; and some 250 chartered student groups, including 60 degree-related student groups, seven religious, 24 law-oriented and 22 multicultural/international groups; and 10 honor societies. There is also an active student government association which includes the student senate and the judicial board.
The Georgia State Panthers are members of the Colonial Athletic Association and compete in 16 NCAA Division I intercollegiate men’s and women’s sports, including basketball, baseball, softball, golf, tennis, track and volleyball. The university announced in April 2008 that is will begin Division I-AA football in 2010.
The university’s innovative Touch the Earth program brings outdoor recreation ranging from backpacking, rock climbing, sailing, kayaking, rafting and water-skiing to out-of-state snow-skiing and snorkeling trips. And WRAS, Georgia State’s popular 100,000-watt radio voice, is the most powerful student-run radio station in the United States.
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