Posting Summary
Rutgers School of Social Work SSW is seeking a postdoctoral scholar interested in gaining further experience in campus and/or sexual violence research. This position is grant funded by the National Institute of Justice and the postdoctoral scholar will report to and receive mentorship from Dr. Antoinette Y. Farmer Professor and Associate Dean for Diversity Equity and Inclusion. The position is at Rutgers SSW a wellfunded school that has a portfolio that exceeds 50 million dollars. Rutgers SSW is ranked #16 among MSW programs in the nation and is among the largest and most diverse social work programs in the United States offering BASW MSW DSW and Ph.D. degrees to over 2000 diverse students across three campuses in Camden (Philadelphia metropolitan area) Newark (New York metropolitan area) and New Brunswick the flagship campus. The scholar will be involved in all phases of the data analysis process including cleaning analyzing and interpreting the quantitative data preparing manuscripts for publications and presenting results at research conferences. The postdoc will receive various career development opportunities including but not limited to submission of peerreviewed articles experience with multiple data analysis software and training on dissemination and translation of findings to diverse audiences including scholars communitybased organizations and other community members located both internationally and domestically. The position will begin between November 1 2023 and January 1 2024. Candidates from groups underrepresented in higher education are strongly encouraged to apply. The duration of the postdoctoral fellowship is for one year; however renewal for a second year is possible and based on performance and available funding. The successful candidate will be highly motivated interested in forging collaborative relationships with members of the research team and have a strong commitment to social justice. The postdoc will be part of a vibrant cohort of postdoctoral scholars at Rutgers SSW engaged in research that aims to reduce health disparities and ensure racial social and economic justice. As part of this cohort postdocs will engage in trainings on various topics and have the support of the faculty to begin their own research trajectory. Essential job functions will include: Planning organizing coordinating and participating in scientific research projects. Working closely with principal investigator coprincipal investigator data consultant and other research team members. Provide expertise on data management analysis and interpretation. Provide experiencebased recommendations and research direction as requested on studies conducted by or on the behalf of the principal investigator and/or coprincipal investigator. Conduct research activities (extensive literature reviews) and edit reports presentations and other documents. Present findings of research to professional groups. Develop scientific documents for publication in peerreviewed journals.
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