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Anthropology & Sociology Postdoc

Iowa State University

Job Description


Position Information:
Position Title:Anthropology & Sociology Postdoc
Appointment Type:Post Doc/Trainee
Job Description:Summary of Duties and Responsibilities:
Iowa State University, Agriculture and Biosystems Engineering Department. Desirable candidate should have some understanding of Midwest environmental issues, including conservation practices, water quality and wildlife habitat. Position will work under the supervision of Dr. Jacqueline Comito, Anthropologist and Manager of Research, Adjunct Assistant Faculty with Department of Natural Resource Ecology and Management. Must have strong qualitative/ethnographic research skills that go beyond interviews skills to direct observation, participation in the life of the communities, coffee shop discussions, exploratory conversations, media analysis and social mapping. Position will require a good deal of travel in Iowa. Additional duties of position will include writing of journal articles, grants, reports and the occasional blog or other public outreach. Since this position is affiliated with the Iowa State University Conservation Learning Group https://www.conservationlearninggroup.org and the award-winning Iowa Learning Farms program https://www.iowalearningfarms.org, duties will also include some outreach and education throughout Iowa as well as public presentations. Strong writing and communication skills a must. This is a wonderful opportunity for an individual who is interested in using their research to inform and improve our community outreach and educational programs. This is a two-year position with the possibility of an extension. Phd in anthropology or sociology is preferred but other PhDs with ethnographic/qualitative research experience will be considered. Would like position to start by July 10 at the latest. If you have any questions about the position, contact Jacqueline Comito, jcomito@iastate.edu, 515-231-8002.
Required Minimum Qualifications:
PhD
Preferred Qualifications:
- PhD in Anthropology or Sociology
- E thnographic and qualitative researcher
Proposed Start Date:August 21, 2023
Proposed End Date or Length of Term:June 1, 2025
Number of Months Employed Per Year:12 Month Work Period
Time Type:Full time
Application Instructions:
To apply for this position, please click on "Apply" and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae2) Letter of Application/Cover Letter3) Contact Information for Three ReferencesIf you have questions regarding this application process, please email employment@iastate.edu or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.Why Choose ISU?Iowa State University is committed to fostering a workplace of belonging, where diversity is celebrated and equity is a core value. Our Iowa State Postdocs enjoy comprehensive health and work life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as:• Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans;• Generous vacation, holiday, and sick time and leave plans;• Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa);• Flexible Spending Accounts;• Various voluntary benefits and discounts• Employee Assistance Program;• Wellbeing Program.
Original Posting Date: April 21, 2023
Posting Close Date:May 4, 2023
Job Requisition Number:R11649
By focusing on the future and providing the best student experience possible, Iowa State attracts students and faculty who want to make a difference. With a comprehensive?land-grant?mission of education, research, extension and outreach, we produce scholars whose ideas change the world. And through Innovate at Iowa State , we provide innovative and entrepreneurial opportunities for students of all backgrounds. Located just 30 minutes north of Des Moines, the city of Ames was recently named one of the Top 10 cities in the U.S. for campus life and career opportunities.
Iowa State University is a global and culturally diverse university committed to providing an inclusive, equitable, and diverse environment for both learning and employment. We know that diversity in experience and perspective is vital to advancing innovation, critical thinking, solving complex problems, and building an inclusive academic community. At Iowa State, we translate these values into action by seeking individuals who have experience working with diverse students, colleagues, and constituents. The university has an expectation that all employees will demonstrate a contribution to diversity and inclusion as embodied in Iowa State University's Principles of Community. (https://www.diversity.iastate.edu/connect/principles)
All offers of employment, oral and written, are contingent upon the university's verification of credentials and other information required by federal and state law, ISU policies/procedures, and may include the completion of a background check and/or a consumer credit check.
Iowa State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, marital status, disability, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against. Inquiries can be directed to the Office of Equal Opportunity, 3410 Beardshear Hall, 515 Morrill Road, 515 294-7612, email eooffice@iastate.edu .
If you have questions about the application process please email employment@iastate.edu or call 515-294-4800 or Toll-Free at 1-877-477-7485 . Iowa State University provides reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should email employment@iastate.edu or call (515) 294-4800 or Toll-Free: (877) 477-7485 . TTY users are welcome to use the Iowa Relay Service number by dialing 7-1-1 or (800) 735-2942 .
General ISU compensation information can be found on the University Human Resources (https://www.hr.iastate.edu/careers/compensation) website. Please note that this is only a list of ranges and individuals will be paid commensurate with qualifications.


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