Position Summary Elizabeth Mack in the Department of Geography, Environment, and Spatial Sciences, along with colleagues in Engineering, Psychology, and Agricultural Economics, is seeking a Research Associate (Postdoctoral researcher) for a 1-year position, with the potential for renewal for up to 3 additional years. The position is available starting as soon as December 1, 2020. The position will work with Elizabeth Mack and her collaborators on a National Science Foundation study focusing on workforce impacts of autonomous vehicles. The study focuses on taxi/ride hailing and trucking industries. The researcher will be part of a strong interdisciplinary team of researchers, graduate and undergraduate research assistants, and an engaging community of scholars at MSU interested in SocioMobility and working to understand the impacts of autonomous vehicles. The position will act as a project manager, helping to manage the day-to-day operations of the project, coordinate project activities, and assist with recruiting organizations for study participation. This person will be involved in a range of quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis activities. They will also have opportunities to mentor both undergraduate and graduate students. A doctoral degree in Sociology, Psychology, Geography, Engineering, Communication, Information Science, or a related field is required. Candidates must have (1) strong skills in collecting, cleaning and analyzing quantitative and qualitative data, (2) experience writing manuscripts for technical and non-technical audiences, and (3) good organization and time management skills. Prior publications and grant writing experience will enhance the application. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability or protected veteran status. Required Degree Doctorate -Sociology, Psych, Geography, Engineering Minimum Requirements - Doctorate in information, human-computer interaction, information science, psychology, sociology, geography, engineering, or a related field by the start date. (Applicants must have defended their dissertation prior to beginning the postdoctoral fellowship)
- Excellent qualitative and quantitative data collection and analysis skills.
- Strong skills in scholarly and non-technical writing.
- Record of scholarly productivity.
- Good organization and time management skills.
- Ability to work in interdisciplinary team settings as well as independently.
Desired Qualifications - Prior publications and grant writing experience.
- Experience with community-based research.
- Coursework, professional experience or prior research in the areas of emerging technologies, autonomous vehicles, organizational change, or economics.
- Desire to learn and contribute to the impacts of emerging technologies research area.
- Experience with qualitative and quantitative data cleaning, coding, and analysis.
- Experience interfacing/coordinating with non-academic populations and organizations.
Required Application Materials - Cover letter describing training, skills, research interests, interest in the position, and how skills and interests fit with those described in the position advertisement.
- Names and current contact information for three business references who can write a letter detailing your research expertise, organizational skills, and ability to work in large interdisciplinary research teams. Letters of recommendation will only be solicited from finalists.
- An up-to-date curriculum vitae.
Review of Applications Begins On 11/12/2020 Website geo.msu.edu, www.elizabethmack.com Department Statement The Department of Geography, Environment, and Spatial Sciences is one of 12 degree-granting units in the College of Social Science. Housed in the Geography Building, the Department has over 30 faculty, 70 graduate students, 80 undergraduate majors, and 130 undergraduate minors. Faculty and student research centers on such topics as people-environment relationships, climate, geographic information science, soils-geomorphology, urban structure, and global change. The spatial extent of these research interests range from local to global in such places as Kenya, Brazil, the Great Lakes, China, and Michigan. The Department has a strong commitment to inclusivity and diversity in all areas and encourages candidates from underrepresented groups. MSU is an affirmative-action, equal-opportunity employer. MSU is committed to achieving excellence through a diverse workforce and inclusive culture that encourages all people to reach their full potential. The University actively encourages applications and/or nominations of women, persons of color, members of the LGBTQ community, veterans, and persons with disabilities. Persons with disabilities have the right to request and receive reasonable accommodation. MSU Statement Michigan State University has been advancing the common good with uncommon will for more than 160 years. One of the top research universities in the world, MSU pushes the boundaries of discovery and forges enduring partnerships to solve the most pressing global challenges while providing life-changing opportunities to a diverse and inclusive academic community through more than 200 programs of study in 17 degree-granting colleges. |
