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Position overview Position title: Postdoc-Employee
Salary range: The UC Postdoc salary scales set the minimum pay determined by experience level at appointment. See the following table for the current salary scale for this position: https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/2022-23/april-2023-ase-gsr-postoc-salary-scales/t23.pdf. The current minimum salary range for this position is $60,000 to $71,952. Salaries above the minium may be offered when necessary to meet competitive conditions.
Percent time: 100%
Anticipated start: September 1, 2023
Position duration: The initial appointment is for 2 years with the possibility of renewal based on performance and availability of funding.
Application Window
Open date: August 8, 2023
Next review date: Wednesday, Aug 23, 2023 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.
Final date: Friday, Sep 8, 2023 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.
Position description
The University of California, School of Social Welfare (SSW) seeks a Postdoctoral Scholar. The Postdoctoral Scholar will conduct research under the supervision of Professor Susan Stone. The Postdoctoral Scholar will contribute to Professor Stone’s research with the San Franciso Unified School District (SFUSD) research-practice partnership regarding school attendance.
Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:
- Conducting quantitative analysis of administrative data, including data cleaning, management, and implementation of advanced inferential statistical methods.
- Collecting qualitative data (e.g., semi-structured interviews) for Professor Stone’s ongoing study of equity in research proactive partnerships.
- Assisting with the preparation of manuscripts for publication in peer-reviewed research journals.
- Assisting with the preparation of policy briefs.
- Participating in weekly research team meetings with project staff, including staff from school district research partners.
This is a designated position requiring fingerprinting and a background check due to the nature of the job responsibilities. Berkeley does hire people with conviction histories and reviews information received in the context of the job responsibilities. The University reserves the right to make employment contingent upon the successful completion of the background check.
Qualifications
Basic qualifications (required at time of application)
- Ph.D. (or equivalent international degree) or enrolled in a Ph.D. (or equivalent international degree) program.
Additional qualifications (required at time of start)
- Ph.D. (or equivalent international degree) required by the appointment start date.
- The candidate should have no more than three years of postdoctoral experience at the time of appointment.
Preferred qualifications
- Experience in research using school administrative data sources.
Application Requirements
Document requirements
- Curriculum Vitae – Your most recently updated C.V.
- Cover Letter – 1 to 2 pages.
- Statement of Research
- Statement on Contributions to Advancing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion – Statement on your contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion, including information about your understanding of these topics, your record of activities to date, and your specific plans and goals for advancing equity and inclusion if hired at Berkeley. More Information and guidelines.
Reference requirements
- 3-5 required (contact information only)
Apply link: https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/JPF04039
Help contact: [email protected]
Campus Information
UC Berkeley is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. The excellence of the institution requires an environment in which the diverse community of faculty, students, and staff are welcome and included. Successful candidates will demonstrate knowledge and skill related to ensuring equity and inclusion in the activities of their academic position (e.g., teaching, research, and service, as applicable).
The University of California, Berkeley is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or protected veteran status. For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy see: http://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000376/NondiscrimAffirmAct
In searches when letters of reference are required all letters will be treated as confidential per University of California policy and California state law. Please refer potential referees, including when letters are provided via a third party (i.e., dossier service or career center), to the UC Berkeley statement of confidentiality prior to submitting their letter.
As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.
Job location
Berkeley, CA
To apply, visit https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/JPF04039
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