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Work type:Faculty/Academic Staff
Major Administrative Unit / College: College Of Social Science
Department: Criminal Justice 10038206
Sub Area: FAS- Fac./Acad Staff
Salary: Salary Commensurate with Experience
Location:East Lansing
Categories:Education/Training, Fixed Term Academic Staff, Full Time (90-100%), Non-Union, Remote-Friendly

The School of Criminal Justice at Michigan State University is recruiting one exceptional early-career stage research investigator to undertake an intensive postdoctoral position tied to funded and unfunded research on community violence and life course criminology. This mentored postdoctoral position will be overseen by Chris Melde, PhD. This position will engage with community partners, including police, corrections, courts, schools, and community-based interventionists on violence prevention initiatives, as well as engage in an ongoing federally funded project on the impact of a school-based intervention on life course outcomes in early adulthood. The successful candidate will engage in all aspects of these projects.

This is a one-year appointment with the possibility of renewal up to an additional year, contingent on performance.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

Doctorate

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a PhD or equivalent doctoral degree in a relevant field of study (criminal justice, psychology, sociology, epidemiology, public health, social work) earned by the start of the appointment.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in relevant research in the areas of community violence or life course/developmental criminology, including published manuscripts (as co-author or first author); may be included in doctoral degree training time.

Applicants should submit a CV, a statement of research interests, and names and contact information for three references that will provide letters of recommendation.

Review of applications will begin on May 15, 2023 and continue until the position is filled. The expected start date is August 1, 2023.  Questions regarding the position may be directed to Chris Melde at melde@msu.edu.

05/15/2023

MSU strives to provide a flexible work environment and this position has been designated as remote-friendly. Remote-friendly means some or all of the duties can be performed remotely as mutually agreed upon.

cj.msu.edu

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.

Advertised:Apr 26, 2023 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close:Apr 26, 2025 Eastern Daylight Time