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Postdoctoral Research Fellow

Employer
George Mason University
Location
Fairfax, VA
Salary
Commensurate with education and experience.
Closing date
Feb 15, 2023

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Industry
Education
Function
Analyst, Research
Hours
Full Time
Career Level
Experienced (Non-Manager)

Job Details

Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Center for Climate Change CommunicationThe George Mason University, Center for Climate Change Communication (4C) seeks to hire a full-time Postdoctoral Research Fellow. The center's mission is to develop and apply social science insights to help society make informed decisions that will stabilize the earth's life-sustaining climate, and prevent further harm from climate change. To do this, we conduct scientific surveys and message experiments at local, national, and international scales, often times in partnership with government agencies, civic organizations, professional associations, and companies. The center also runs several initiatives designed to enhance the public engagement efforts of journalists and television weathercasters, health professionals, and conservatives who care about climate change.George Mason University has a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of excellence and diversity among its faculty and staff, and strongly encourages candidates to apply who will enrich Mason's academic and culturally inclusive environment. Responsibilities:Conduct scientific research to advance the theory and practice of effective climate change communication, and the psychological, cultural, political, and social factors influencing public awareness, risk perceptions, policy preferences and behavior;Work with an interdisciplinary and international network of researchers;Contribute to survey research and experimental design, implementation, data analysis and data management; andAuthor peer-reviewed publications and public reports.Required Qualifications: Candidates must have a PhD in a relevant social science field or discipline, such as communication (climate change, science, environment, public health, and/or political communication), psychology, political science, sociology, or geography;Proficiency in survey and experimental research design, methods, and analysis;Proficiency in data analysis, using SPSS, R, or other statistics packages;Proficiency in data and project management;Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team;Demonstrated ability to communicate research results to both expert and non-expert audiences; andExcellent writing and presentation skills in English.Preferred Qualifications:Candidates with additional experience in one or more of the following methodologies is desired: semi-structured interviews, field experiments with elites/policymakers, machine learning/automated content analysis, social network analysis or other methodologies that integrate social media data with survey data.

For full consideration, applicants must apply at https://jobs.gmu.edu/; complete and submit the online application; and upload a cover letter, resume, and a list of three professional references with contact information.

"Great Careers Begin at Mason! George Mason University is an innovative, entrepreneurial institution with national distinction in both academics and research. Mason holds a top U.S. News and World Report "Up and Coming" spot for national universities and is recognized for its global appeal and excellence in higher education.Mason is currently the largest and most diverse university in Virginia with students and faculty from all 50 states and over 135 countries studying in over 200 degree programs at campuses in Arlington, Fairfax and Prince William, as well as at learning locations across the commonwealth. Rooted in Mason's diversity is a campus culture that is both rewarding and exciting, work that is meaningful, and opportunities to both collaborate and create.If you are interested in joining the Mason family take a look at our current opportunities and catch some Mason spirit at jobs.gmu.edu/!George Mason University, Where Innovation is Tradition."

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George Mason University is a university with three campuses, each with a distinctive academic focus that plays a critical role in the economy of its region. At each campus, students, faculty, and staff have full access to all the university's resources, while duplication of programs and support services is minimized through the use of technology. In addition to the main campus in Fairfax, the university has campuses in Arlington and Prince William Counties.

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4400 University Dr
MSN 3C3
Fairfax
VA
22030
US

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