Full Research Professor

Full Research Professor The George Mason University Schar School of Policy and Government invites applications to fill a Full Research Professor position. Professor Faye Taxman is seeking a researcher to collaborate on research at the interface between health and criminology. This position will support the work of various studies focused on policies to advance interventions to interrupt offending, substance abuse and other risk behaviors, implementation studies, and/or or interventions to create high performing organizations. Additionally, the position includes use of administrative data, overseeing human subject protocols, and statistical modeling.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. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply. Please include three references that the interview team can contact.Responsibilities:Work on the study protocol;Create and maintain databases;Conduct sophisticated statistical analyses;Conduct qualitative studies;Manage response rates;Manage field staff;Collaborate with team members in and out of Mason, particularly with external researchers;Design new studies;Supervise students at all levels;Write and obtain grant funding;Promote ACE! through scholarly presentations and peer reviewed papers; andDevelop an international reputation.Required Qualifications:Ph.D. degree or other terminal degree;At least ten years of relevant experience working on research studies in the intersection of health and justice;Outstanding quantitative skills, including experience with SPSS, R, STATA, and/or SAS;Outstanding qualitative skills; andExcellent writing and presentation skills.Preferred Qualifications:Advanced degree in policy, social sciences, and/or quantitative analyses;Publications;Experience with administrative data sets, randomized controlled data and working with teams from various institutions;Experience working with justice involved populations;Experience on equity issues; andExperience on corrections and court issues.

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.

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