Posting Details Please see Special Instructions for more details on GW jobs website. Appointments are limited-term and are designed for those who have recently received a doctorate. Appointments are made to academic departments with the approval of the department head and may require senior officer approval. Appointments are usually for not less than one term and are normally not renewed beyond a total of five years. This appointment is not intended for long-term indefinite or career appointments.
I. POSITION INFORMATION
Job Description Summary The George Washington University Institute for Data Democracy and Politics IDDP seeks exceptional candidates for a full-time academic research position at the rank of post-doctoral fellow. The mission of IDDP is to help society understand critical challenges that arise at the intersection of digital technology media and democracy in turn informing sound policy solutions. IDDP is committed to supporting rigorous evidence-based research that advances democratic values. The position is for a one-year term with the possibility to extend.
The postdoctoral associate will work closely on topics related to IDDPs mission. The researcher will have deep expertise in behavioral approaches to social science including but not limited to the design and analysis of experiments. The researcher will be expected to work on topics related to misinformation persuasion and political psychology. The applicant will be intimately familiar with sophisticated analytic tools and will have a demonstrated record of their use. This position is located at GWs Foggy Bottom campus in Washington DC and will report to the Institutes Co-Faculty Director Dr. Ethan Porter.
This postdoctoral associate will participate in the planning of independent research will analyze and interpret data will publish results will represent the university at conferences and meetings and may develop new theories and methodologies. Extensive professional experience using R Python or similar tools are a key requirement for the position and successful candidates should show potential to excel in tasks related to behavioral social science research. This position may also help lead and direct the work of research assistants and other staff. This role performs work under the supervision of experienced researchers.
Candidate Requirements The candidate would ideally start as soon as possible. But there is flexibility around the start date. Minimum Qualifications Applicants must have fulfilled all requirements for the award of a PhD or equivalent qualification in a relevant field by the date of employment.
Desired Qualifications Collaborate with affiliated researchers and faculty pursuing more narrowly specified projects in addition to the pursuit of individual project interests. Conceptualize design and analyze behavioral social science research related to IDDPs mission 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.
Hiring Range $70,000-$80,000
Healthcare Benefits GW offers a comprehensive benefit package for Postdoc Associates and Scholars that includes medical dental vision life & disability insurance time off & leave well-being and various voluntary benefits. Postdoc Scholars may also be eligible for retirement savings and tuition programs. For program details and eligibility please visit http://shr.gwu.edu/postdoc_benefits.
II. POSITION INFORMATION
Posting Number P010133
Job Open Date 12032025
Job Close Date
Part-time Full-time PF Post Doc Full Time Exempt Total Hours per Week 40 Work Schedule Monday-Friday 8:30AM - 5:00 PM
Campus Location Foggy Bottom Washington D.C.
College/School Department Columbian College of Arts & Sciences CCAS
Expected duration of appointment 1 Year
Position Designation Hybrid
Special Instructions to Applicants Employees in this subfamily are responsible for designing and conducting experiments in a controlled laboratory setting. Duties may include performing experiments collecting analyzing and reporting data. Required Background Check Criminal History Screening Education Degree Certifications Verification Social Security Number Trace and Sex Offender Registry Search
EEO Statement The university is an Equal Employment Opportunity 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.
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