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University of Nebraska–Lincoln

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Position Information
Position Information


Working Title Postdoctoral Associate
Department NE Ctr Research on Youth, Fam & School-4425
Requisition Number F_230170
Posting Open Date 09/27/2023
Application Review Date: (To ensure consideration, please submit all application materials before review date) 11/01/2023
Posting Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Description of Work
The Postdoctoral Associate will work with Dr. Katie Edwards, Director of the Interpersonal Violence Research Laboratory (IVRL), housed within the Nebraska Center for Research on Children, Youth, Families, and Schools (CYFS) at UNL on several federally funded projects specific to violence prevention and response with Indigenous populations. Responsibilities will include project management and coordination, training and mentoring students and staff, interfacing with community/tribal partners, data analyses, dissemination efforts, and contributing to grant writing and sustainability efforts. The person in this position will ideally be located in the Pine Ridge, SD office but options for working in the Rapid City, SD or Lincoln, NE offices will be considered. The position is ideal for individuals wishing to ultimately pursue a variety of career paths including a tenure-track faculty position with a combined focus on research, teaching, and mentoring as well as positions in non-academic settings.
The College of Education and Human Sciences respects people, ideas, voices, and perspectives. Diversity strengthens our ability to problem-solve and build more equitable and inclusive solutions for complex settings.
As an EO/AA employer, the University of Nebraska considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation. See https://www.unl.edu/equity/notice-nondiscrimination .
Minimum Required Qualifications
  • Ph.D. in psychology, sociology, public health, social work, family studies, indigenous studies, criminology, or a highly related field.
  • Successful history of scholarly dissemination efforts as evidenced by at least one peer-reviewed publication.
  • Experience mentoring undergraduate and/or graduate students in a research laboratory.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of the field of violence prevention and intervention.
  • Proficiency in data management and ability to conduct advanced statistical analyses.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience developing, implementing, and/or evaluating violence prevention and/or intervention initiatives.
  • Experience managing large-scale projects within a laboratory setting that engaged undergraduate and/or graduate students.
  • Experience writing federal and/or foundation grants.
  • Experience working with Indigenous populations.
Work Location (City, State) Pine Ridge, SD
Pre-Placement Driving Record Review Required
Criminal History Background Check Required
Posted Salary
How to Apply
Click “Apply for this Job” and complete the Faculty/Administrative form. Attach the following documents:
  • Letter of application with a brief narrative addressing the qualifications for the position.
  • Curriculum vitae.
  • Contact information for three (3) professional references.
  • Sample documentation of either a de-identified assessment report, a de-identified intake report, or a de-identified progress note. If necessary, combine the documentation into a single document and attach as “Other Document.”


    • For additional questions, please contact Dr. Katie Edwards, katie.edwards@unl.edu .
    For questions or accommodations related to this position contact
    Katie Edwards
    katie.edwards@unl.edu
    Job Category
    Job Category (old) Post Docs & Other Academic
    Job Type 12 Month (Faculty Only)
    Position funded by grant or other form of temporary funding? Yes
    If Temporary, indicate end date
    Planned Hire Date As soon as possible
    Appointment End Date
    Organizational Location Default Location

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