Researcher 4 Soc Behv Science

Provides expertise in support of research projects in social science, behavioral science, or humanities, including psychology, sociology, education, etc. Performs advanced testing procedures, data collection, and analysis. Prepares reports. May work with human subjects and contribute to grant proposal development. Ensures experiments are performed according to specifications. May make recommendations to changes in procedure, processes, or experimental design. May prepare and/or edit research papers, proposals and reports.Possesses, understands, and applies a comprehensive knowledge that crosses fields of specialization. Understands and uses effective management techniques.Duties: Plans assignments and sequence of events for large and complex projects. Reviews progress of projects. May liaison with other areas of specialization to obtain support or technical expertise for projects. Recommends major changes in procedures orprocesses to experimental process. May personally conduct important and/or technically complex investigations. Supervision: Operates with considerable latitude for unreviewed action. Reviews and evaluates the effectiveness of personnel.

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Project Overview:

We are  recruiting a social science researcher as a post doc for our NSF-funded three-year project aiming to study and enhance the diversity of faculty, and study gatekeeping processes that prevent the career progression of women and faculty of color in academic settings. The individual holding this position will serve a critical role in coordinating with our partner institutions and in managing a diverse, multidisciplinary team of investigators and stakeholders. We are particularly interested in applications from historically underrepresented minorities & individuals with a research focus on diversity science.  Earliest possible preferred start date: October 1, 2022 (with some flexibility). This position can be located in Houston, TX but can also be eligible for remote work. 

Duties:

 –   Plans assignments and sequence of events for a large and complex grant research project that involves coordination with 9 institutions.

–   Communicates and coordinates effectively with senior external stakeholders in writing, in person and over the phone

–   Summarizes meeting results and disseminates action items to team members

Masters and 5 years experience

Master’s Degree with 5 years experience.

•    This position may be eligible for Alternative Work Arrangements.