Postdoc Research Associate (BRIGHTS Center)
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Job Summary
What We Are Looking For
The BRIGHTS Center at Baylor University invite applications for a full-time Postdoctoral Research Fellow to work with faculty running grants through the BRIGHTS Center (e.g. Dr. Sarah Schnitker Dr. Karen Melton Dr. Brittany Tausen) on projects related to virtue development moral character and human flourishing in emerging adulthood. The Fellow will contribute to interdisciplinary theory-driven and applied/translational research supported by major funders. This is an ideal role for an early-career scholar seeking to deepen their expertise in research and practice related to spirituality and character research intervention science and higher education programming while gaining mentorship publishing opportunities and leadership experience.
A Doctoral degree is required.
What You Will Do
- Lead and support research projects on virtue development including study design implementation data collection and statistical analysis. Prepare manuscripts for publication
- Translate character education research evaluation findings and theoretical models into actionable strategies for faculty staff and student-facing professionals
- Develop toolkits guides templates and short explanatory materials that support implementation across academic co-curricular and student life contexts
- Maintain shared repositories of resources and learning artifacts
- Science of Virtues Lab leadership helping shape research priorities and cultivating a collaborative intellectually vibrant environment. Includes informally mentoring graduate and undergraduate research assistants
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams including psychologists theologians philosophers educators and community partners
- Present research findings at national/international conferences
- Collaborate with internal and external research partners
- Perform other duties as assigned in support of Baylor Universitys mission
- Comply with University policies safety regulations and responsible conduct of research standards
What You Can Expect
As part of the Baylor family eligible employees receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical dental and vision insurance generous time off tuition remission and outstanding automatic retirement contributions. Baylor has a comprehensive benefits plan that supports you and your familys wellbeing and allows you to be a part of the life of a vibrant and active college campus. To learn more go toBaylor Benefits & Advantages.
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Required Experience:
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Key Skills
- Laboratory Experience
- ELISA
- Immunoassays
- Mammalian Cell Culture
- Biochemistry
- Cell Biology
- Research Experience
- Cell Culture
- Molecular Biology
- Microscopy
- Research Laboratory Experience
- Western Blot
About Company
Baylor University, a private not-for-profit university affiliated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas, is committed to compliance with all applicable anti-discrimination laws, including those regarding age, race, color, sex, national origin, military service, genetic informat ... View more
