Post-Doctoral Associate
Job Description
Campus/College Information:
Founded in 1856, University of Maryland, College Park is the state’s flagship institution. Our 1,250-acre College Park campus is just minutes away from Washington, D.C., and the nexus of the nation’s legislative, executive, and judicial centers of power. This unique proximity to business and technology leaders, federal departments and agencies, and a myriad of research entities, embassies, think tanks, cultural centers, and non-profit organizations is simply unparalleled. Synergistic opportunities for our faculty and students abound and are virtually limitless in the nation’s capital and surrounding areas. The University is committed to attracting and retaining outstanding and diverse faculty and staff that will enhance our stature of preeminence in our three missions of teaching, scholarship, and full engagement in our community, the state of Maryland, and in the world.
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Position Summary/Purpose of Position:
The University of Maryland (UMD), College Park, welcomes applications for a fully funded postdoctoral position working alongside a multidisciplinary team of researchers and practitioners with the Prevent Gun Violence: Research, Empowerment, Strategies and Solutions (PROGRESS) initiative. The mission of PROGRESS—a UMD Fearlessly Forward Initiative sponsored by the Office of the President and housed within the College of Behavior and Social Sciences (BSOS)—is to reduce firearm-related violence using a multi-disciplinary, community-based, and translational science approach to promote public safety and enhance the quality of life for Marylanders and people across the nation. Bringing together the strengths and assets of UMD enables PROGRESS to act for the public’s good to prevent gun violence and save lives.
The postdoctoral researcher will play a key role in helping to implement an interdisciplinary, community empowerment approach to reduce firearm-related violence, especially in the National Capital Region (Washington, DC-Baltimore-N. Virginia). The researcher will help PROGRESS and its partners directly engage with communities to produce research, education, and evidence-based actionable gun violence interventions that reduce gun violence and enhance public safety. To advance gun violence reduction, PROGRESS draws on multiple data streams, including public health and criminal-legal sources; in this way, the initiative provides a unique opportunity for affiliated researchers to work and train as part of a truly multidisciplinary and multi-organizational cohort of gun violence reduction experts.
The postdoctoral researcher will be enabled and encouraged to interact with a broad range of communities and constituencies to build innovative collaborations and groundbreaking projects to advance the mission of PROGRESS.
The initial duration of this appointment is for a two-year term with the potential for extension based on performance and availability of funding. Most work will be performed in-person on the UMD campus, but a partial telework schedule can be arranged.
Benefits Summary
Top Benefits and Perks:
Faculty Benefits Summary
Minimum Qualifications:
Education:
- A doctoral degree (PhD, DrPH, EdD, DSW, JD or equivalent) in a social science, health, public health or related field.
Experience:
- Previous experience as a gun violence/gun violence reduction researcher or practitioner. Supervisory skills, including managing research assistants;
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Demonstration of strong analytical, quantitative, and research skills.
- Proficiency with NVivo, Dedoose, and/or other qualitative and mixed methods research and analytical applications.
- Excellent English oral, written, and interpersonal communication abilities.
Preferences:
Preferences:
- Active interest in translational science.
- Previous experience on team research efforts.
- Expertise in one or more of the upstream issues that contribute to gun violence, including poverty, inadequate housing, under resourced schools, hyper-policing, etc.
Additional Certifications:
Additional Information:
Posting Date:
04/22/2024
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled
Yes
Best Consideration Date
05/01/2024
Physical Demands
Diversity Statement:
The University of Maryland, College Park, an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, creed, marital status, political affiliation, personal appearance, or on the basis of rights secured by the First Amendment, in all aspects of employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.
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