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Postdoctoral Scholar
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Position Information
| Job Title | Postdoctoral Scholar |
|---|---|
| Position Number | PDS-WRC-05-23 |
| Vacancy Open to | All Candidates |
| Department | AAH College of Arts and Sciences |
| Department Homepage | https://www.water.ecu.edu |
| Advertising Department | WATER RESOURCES CENTER |
| Division | Academic Affairs |
| Classification Title | Postdoctoral Scholar |
| Working Title | Postdoctoral Scholar |
| Number of Vacancies | 1 |
| Full Time Equivalent (FTE) | 1.0 |
| Full Time or Part Time | Full Time |
| Salary Range | $56,484 |
| Position Location (City) | Greenville |
| Position Type | Postdoctoral Scholars |
| Job Category | Postdoctoral Scholars |
| Primary Function of Organizational Unit | The ECU Water Resources Center is housed within the College of Arts and Sciences at East Carolina University and includes affiliated faculty and students from departments across the campus. The Center undertakes a diverse range of research and community engagement activities to support research and develop equitable partnership opportunities with the community, which are supported by over $14M in external grants. This position will work with an interdisciplinary team of faculty, students, staff, and community partners to develop and coordinate these activities. |
| Job Duties | The postdoctoral scholar is responsible for independent and collaborative development, implementation, and analysis of scientific research and programs in the area of community engagement and environmental justice. Responsibilities include management of all aspects of a community-based science program supported through a NSF sponsored Coastlines and People project and associated programs supported through the ECU Water Resources Center. The scholar will work with a large team of faculty, students, and community members to develop and implement best practices for community-based science programs that are supported by the literature. Duties include: development, implementation, and assessment of community and student engagement programs; hypothesis development; literature review; collection of data, program assessment, and report writing; supervising of undergraduate, graduate, and community-based research students and interns; overseeing data collection procedures; supervising programmatic activities and experimental procedures; review of data for quality control; supervision of data entry/data analysis; analysis of research hypothesis using descriptive and/or multivariate statistics; and the development of independent and collaborative presentations and publications. Scholars are expected to demonstrate compliance with established guidelines and regulatory standards for research including biosafety, responsible conduct of research and human subjects training. Approximately 20% of the postdoctoral scholar’s time will be devoted to analysis of best practices for community science from the literature and application to the development of effective program models. Approximately 15% of the postdoctoral scholar’s time will be devoted to coordination of program activities with stakeholders (including faculty, students, evaluators, and community members). Approximately 25% of the postdoctoral scholar’s time will be devoted to assessment of programs; documentation of project outcomes in formal and informal publications, reports, and community-oriented communications products. Approximately 40% of the postdoctoral scholar’s time will be devoted to managing the day-to-day activity of undergraduate and graduate students and community interns, which includes program implementation and community science activities. |
| Minimum Education/Experience | English Proficiency Excellent written and oral communication skills PhD in any field relevant to community-based science and environmental justice, including but not limited to Coastal Resource Management, Coastal Science, Environmental Science, Geoscience, Sociology, Education, or other fields. Past experience in the area of environmental justice or community-based science. |
| License or Certification Required by Statute or Regulation | PhD |
| Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education | Experience with program development, implementation, and/or assessment. Past collaboration with community groups and/or community organizing experience. Familiarity with environmental and/or environmental justice issues. Experience supervising students or interns |
| License or Certification Required by the Department | |
| Special Instructions to Applicant | To be considered for this position, all applicants must apply through PeopleAdmin and attach their CV or resume, cover letter and names and contact information of 3 references. Appointments are typically for a one-year period. Five years (typically five appointments of one year) is typically the maximum total period that any individual may serve as a Scholar. The University, in its sole discretion has the option to renew or extend any appointment, subject to the availability of funds, past performance evaluations and/or any other lawful reasons. For other information on the ECU Office of Postdoctoral Affairs, please visit our website at: https://rede.ecu.edu/postdoctoral/ |
| Additional Instructions to Applicant | In order to be considered for this position, applicants must complete a candidate profile online via the PeopleAdmin system and submit any requested documents. Additionally, applicants that possess the preferred education and experience must also possess the minimum education/experience, if applicable. |
| Job Open Date | 09/15/2023 |
| Open Until Filled | No |
| Job Close Date - Positions will be posted until 11:59 p.m. EST on this date. If no closing date is indicated, the position may close at any time after the initial screening date. | 10/15/2023 |
| Initial Screening Begins | 07/18/2023 |
| Rank Level | Not Applicable |
| Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting | https://ecu.peopleadmin.com/postings/62264 |
| AA/EOE | East Carolina University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and seeks to create an environment that fosters the recruitment and retention of a more diverse student body, faculty, staff and administration. We encourage qualified applicants from women, minorities, veterans, individuals with a disability, and historically underrepresented groups. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race/ethnicity, color, genetic information, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, political affiliation, or veteran status. Individuals requesting accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) should contact the Department of Human Resources at (252) 737-1018 (Voice/TTY) or ADA-Coordinator@ecu.edu . |
| Eligibility for Employment | Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. ECU participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. If highest degree earned is from an institution outside of the U.S. and its territories, final candidates are required to have their degree validated as equivalent to the degree conferred by a regionally accredited college or university in the U.S. |
| Office of Human Resources Contact Information | If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at (252) 328-9847 or toll free at 1-866-489-1740 or send an email to employment@ecu.edu. Our office is available to provide assistance Monday-Friday from 8:00-5:00 EST. |
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