Postdoctoral Associate
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 postdoctoral associate will work on topics related to misinformation, persuasion, and political psychology, contributing to rigorous, evidence-based research that advances democratic values.
Responsibilities
- Participate in the planning of independent research
- Analyze and interpret data
- Publish results
- Represent the university at conferences and meetings
- Develop new theories and methodologies
- Collaborate with affiliated researchers and faculty pursuing more narrowly specified projects
- Conceptualize, design and analyze behavioral social science research related to IDDP’s mission
- Perform other related duties as assigned
Skills
- Applicants must have fulfilled all requirements for the award of a PhD or equivalent qualification in a relevant field by the date of employment
- Deep expertise in behavioral approaches to social science, including but not limited to the design and analysis of experiments
- Intimately familiar with sophisticated analytic tools and will have a demonstrated record of their use
- Extensive professional experience using R, Python or similar tools are a key requirement for the position
- Show potential to excel in tasks related to behavioral social science research
- 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 IDDP's 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
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.
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