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Job Opportunity: Postdoctoral Scholar:Rice UniversityJob description:Postdoctoral ScholarBookmark this Posting Print Preview | Apply for this JobPlease see Special Instructions for more details.To be considered for this position, all candidates must apply through PeopleAdmin and attach their CV or resume, cover letter and names and contact information of 3 references.In addition to the documents noted above, candidates must submit a writing sample to demonstrate strong written and oral communication expertise and practice conveying research for research and non-research-oriented audiences. Appointments are typically for a one-year period. Five years (typically five appointments of one year) is typically the maximum total period that any individual may serve as a Scholar. The University, in its sole discretion has the option to renew or extend any appointment, subject to the availcapability of funds, past performance evaluations and/or any other lawful reasons. For other information on the ECU Office of Postdoctoral Affairs, please visit our website at: https://rede.ecu.edu/postdoctoral/ Posting DetailsPosition InformationJob Title Postdoctoral Scholar Position Number PDS-GRPI-06-24 Vacancy Open to All Candidates Department AAH Criminal Justice Criminology Department Homepage https://criminal-justice.ecu.edu/grpi/ Advertising Department CRIMINAL JUSTICE, DEPT OF Division Academic Affairs Classification Title Postdoctoral Scholar Working Title Postdoctoral Scholar Number of Vacancies 1 Full Time Equivalent (FTE) 1.0 Full Time or Part Time Full Time Anticipated Recruitment Range. income offered may be outside of this range as impacted by budget, UNC income administration, and/or candidate qualifications. $61,008 Position Location (City) Greenville Position Type Postdoctoral Scholars Job Category Postdoctoral Scholars Primary Function of Organizational Unit The Gambling Research & Policy Initiative (GRPI) is housed within the Department of Criminal Justice & Criminology with the overall goal to conduct research on gambling consciousness, behavior, risk, and gambling-related harms, including - North Carolina gambling behavior and risk prevalence studies, state/national/international studies focused on marginalized groups, and other studies aimed at filling research gaps. Job tasks The postdoctoral scholar is responsible for independent and collaborative development, implementation, and analysis of scientific research in gambling behavior, risk, and gambling-related harms. Responsibilities include management of all aspects of multiple continuing interdisciplinary research projects of the Gambling Research & Policy Initiative. tasks may include: hypothesis development, literature review, collection of pilot data, report writing, and supervising of undergraduate research students and graduate research students, superviseing data collection procedures, supervising experimental procedures, review of data for quality control, supervision of data entry/data analysis, analysis of research hypothesis using descriptive and multivariate statistics and/or qualitative data, and the development of independent and collaborative presentations and publications. Scholars are expected to demonstrate compliance with established guidelines and regulatory standards for research including biosafety, responsible conduct of research and human subjects training. Approximately 60% of the postdoctoral scholar's time will be devoted to conducting research and data integrity. Approximately 25% of the postdoctoral scholar's time will be devoted to manuscript writing, grant proposals, research reports, and presentations. Approximately 15% of the postdoctoral scholar's time will be devoted to managing the day-to-day activity of undergraduate and graduate research students working on GRPI projects. Minimum Education/practice » English Proficiency » Demostrated written and oral communication expertise » practice with quantitative and/or qualitative analysis » Demonstrated interest in addiction-related or related research » capability to function independently with minimal supervision/instructions » capability to meet deadlines, handle and prioritize requests » PhD in psychology, criminal justice/criminology, sociology, social work, counseling, public health, or related fields License or Certification Required by Statute or Regulation None Preferred practice, expertise, Training/Education » Demonstrated interest in gambling-specific research » leadership abilities and/or managery practice » Strong capability to manage and query large datasets, and to analyze and interpret results, using software tools appropriate to the project » practice in prosperously building data modeling and visualization tools and proficiency with data visualization tools » Demonstrated capability to work efficiently and effectively with faculty, staff, students, and the community at large » practice writing data manuals, codebooks, or other means of data documentation and visualization » Skilled at managing multiple projects, tracking, and resolving complex issues as they occur License or Certification Required by the Department Special Instructions to Applicant To be considered for this position, all candidates must apply through PeopleAdmin and attach their CV or resume, cover letter and names and contact information of 3 references. In addition to the documents noted above, candidates must submit a writing sample to demonstrate strong written and oral communication expertise and practice conveying research for research and non-research-oriented audiences. Appointments are typically for a one-year period. Five years (typically five appointments of one year) is typically the maximum total period that any individual may serve as a Scholar. The University, in its sole discretion has the option to renew or extend any appointment, subject to the availcapability of funds, past performance evaluations and/or any other lawful reasons. For other information on the ECU Office of Postdoctoral Affairs, please visit our website at: https://rede.ecu.edu/postdoctoral/ Additional Instructions to Applicant In order to be considered for this position, candidates must complete a candidate profile online via the PeopleAdmin system and submit any requested documents. Additionally, candidates that possess the preferred education and practice must also possess the minimum education/practice, if applicable. Job Open Date 06/28/2024 Open Until Filled Yes Job Close Date - Positions will be posted until 11:59 p.m. EST on this date. If no closing date is indicated, the position may close at any time after the initial screening date. Initial Screening Begins 07/05/2024 Rank Level Not Applicable Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting https://ecu.peopleadmin.com/postings/71902 AA/EOE East Carolina University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and seeks to create an environment that fosters the recruitment and retention of a more diverse student body, faculty, staff and administration. We encourage qualified candidates from women, minorities, veterans, individuals with a discapability, and historically underrepresented groups. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race/ethnicity, color, genetic information, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, discapability, political affiliation, or veteran status. Individuals requesting accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) should contact the Department of Human Resources at (252) 737-1018 (Voice/TTY) or E-Mail: ADA-Coordinator@ecu.edu. Eligibility for Employment Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. ECU participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. If highest degree earned is from an institution outside of the U.S. and its territories, final candidates are required to have their degree validated as equivalent to the degree conferred by a regionally accredited college or university in the U.S. Office of Human Resources Contact Information If you practice any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, Contact Us by the Office of Human Resources at (252) 328-9847 or toll free at 1-866-489-1740 or send an email to employment@ecu.edu. Our office is available to provide assistance Monday-Friday from 8:00-5:00 EST. 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