Postdoctoral Fellow I
The Department of Human Development and Family Studies (HDFS) at Utah State University invites applications for a 24-month postdoctoral fellow (with the opportunity to extend) to participate in research focused on the intersection of the COVID-19 pandemic, family relationship processes, adolescent development, and youth's health risk behaviors. The postdoctoral fellow will specifically engage with the investigative team on two NIAAA/NIH funded grants (R01AA025331 and R01AA030191) focused on how sibling influence processes and pandemic-related disruptions shaped adolescents' (and their parents') alcohol and other substance use trajectories across the arc of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Candidates are expected to be interested in pursuing an academic or research-oriented career following their time as a fellow and can expect strong commitment from their mentor to develop additional research skills and enhance marketability. The fellow will be provided with ample time to write, gain additional statistical and methodological training, and present research at scientific conferences.
Continuation of this position is contingent upon funding.
This position is telework eligible within the state of Utah. Telework outside of the state of Utah is subject to review and approval by the University prior to a job offer being extended.
Review of application will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. For more information about the position, please contact Dr. Shawn Whiteman mailto:([email protected]), Professor of Human Development and Family Studies and Associate Dean for Research and Innovation in the Emma Eccles Jones College of Education and Human Services.
Responsibilities
• Lead data analysis and manuscript writing focused on the primary aims of the grants
• Engage in additional dissemination efforts including conceptualizing and writing high quality manuscripts and conference presentations
• Work as a part of a research team to coordinate data collection
• Employ best practices in the management of longitudinal and intensive time-series data
• Provide mentorship to graduate research assistants
• Communicate effectively with project PI and Co-PIs
Postdoctoral Fellow I
Requisition ID: 2022-5578
# of Openings:
1
Location: US-UT-Logan
Category:
Research (non-Faculty)
Position Type:
Benefited Full-Time
Job Classification:
Exempt
College:
E Eccles Jones Coll of Ed & Hum Svs
Department:
Human Development & Family Studies
Advertised Salary:
Minimum $53,460.00 commensurate with experience plus excellent benefits
Minimum Qualifications:
• Earned Ph.D. in Human Development/Family Science, Psychology, Sociology, Public Health or related field by the time of the appointment
• Demonstrated productivity in terms of published peer reviewed journal articles and scientific conference presentations
• Advanced statistical skills, including expertise in longitudinal methods
• Ability to work in a team environment and to work without direct supervision
• Excellent written and oral English communication skills
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks
Preferred Qualifications:
• Interest in developing an independent research program focusing on adolescent substance use
• Commitment to a research career in an academic or applied research setting
• Experience preparing grant applications and reports
Required Documents
Along with the online application, please attach:
1. Resume/CV to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Resume/CV”
2. Writing samples to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Documents 1-10”
3. Cover Letter to be typed/pasted at the end of your application
**Document size may not exceed 10 MB.**
University Highlights
The Emma Eccles Jones College of Education and Human Services is home to eight departments and is committed to providing the best learning opportunities and educational research in the state of Utah. Our programs are strengthened by an on-campus elementary laboratory school and five stand-alone centers, including the Sorenson Legacy Foundation Center for Clinical Excellence. The college offers clinical services to the community across the human lifespan and provide students with real-world service and research opportunities.
The Department of Human Development and Family Studies (http:/hdfs.usu.edu) is one of 8 diverse departments and 3 distinguished centers in the Emma Eccles Jones College of Education & Human Sciences (http://www.cehs.usu.edu). The College is ranked in the top 2% among 1200 comparable universities. The department has 30 faculty members, over 500 undergraduate majors, and over 80 graduate students.
Utah State University (USU) was founded in 1888 and is Utah’s land-grant and space-grant university. USU is one of only 146 research institutions in the U.S. classified as R1 “very high research activity” by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. As one of the two premier research institutions in Utah, USU provides a high-quality education at an affordable price. With its main campus in Logan, the university serves approximately 27,500 students, including 24,255 undergraduates and 3,171 graduate students. USU Online has served students from all 50 states and 55 countries for 25 years.
USU’s statewide system features three residential campuses, 30 total campus locations, and 23 Extension education centers. The university employees 903 full-time faculty members, 124 executive administrators, and 1,649 full-time support staff. USU offers 115 undergraduate majors, as well as 91 master’s and 42 doctoral degrees. https://www.usu.edu/about/fast-facts/ about USU.
A core characteristic of USU is engagement with communities and people in economic development, improvements to quality of life, and human capital. Through the practical application of knowledge, the University and its faculty engage and share expertise with the state, nation, and world, preserving the historical land-grant tradition of partnering with communities to address critical societal issues in the interest of the public good.
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USU is sensitive to the needs of dual career couples and provides a https://www.usu.edu/provost/faculty-recruitment/dual-career-assistance to support careers for partners who are also seeking employment.
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*updated 08/2022
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