Postdoctoral Research Impact Fellow Position at AU in USA

Scholarship Summary

• Host Institution: American University
• Study Level: Postdoctoral
• Field: Political science, international relations, sociology, economics, public health, education policy, or related disciplines
• Duration: One year, with the possibility of renewal for an additional year
• Funding Type: Partially Funded
• Application Deadline: Ongoing
• Review Begins: August 19.
• Position Type: Full-time
• Expected Hours of Work: Standard full-time hours, remote work possible
• Position Start Date: September 15 (negotiable)

Renowned for its dedication to bringing about significant global change, American University (AU) is a student-centred research university in Washington, DC. Applications are being accepted for a full-time, one-year Postdoctoral Research Impact Fellow position at the Translating Research into Action Centre (TRAC) and the Research on International Policy Implementation Lab (RIPIL) at AU. The position may be renewed for an additional year. This job presents a chance to conduct significant research that affects national and worldwide practices and policies.

Working with eminent academics and professionals dedicated to enhancing the societal impact of scholarship will be an honour in this position. The job entails networking with NSF grantees and other institutions, creating a research repository on translational research, and investigating best practices in research translation. This fellowship could be a big step in your career if you have great project management, networking, and data analysis skills and are excited about working in a collaborative team environment.

Financial Aids and Benefits

What will you benefit from the Postdoctoral Research Impact Fellow programme?

• Annual Salary: $70,000, including benefits
• Benefits Package:
  • 200% matching retirement plan
  • Tuition benefits for full-time staff and their families
  • Leadership development certificates
  • Recognised as a fit-friendly worksite by the American Heart Association

Eligibility Criteria

Below are the requirements for the Postdoctoral Research Impact Fellow programme:

• Applicants should hold a PhD or the highest equivalent degree in a relevant discipline by the start date
• Have strong project management and networking skills
• Demonstrate experience working across multiple disciplines
• Experience designing training curricula
• Strong primary data collection skills
• Quantitative and qualitative data analysis skills
• Enthusiasm for working in a team committed to improving the impact of scholarship

Type of Position and Expected Work Hours

The position is full-time, ideally starting on September 15 (start date negotiable). Remote work is possible. Funded by the NSF’s Accelerating Research Translation (ART) program, TRAC focuses on enhancing the use of evidence in the public and private sectors.

The postdoctoral fellow will work with Provost Associate Professor and RIPIL Director Susanna Campbell. Key tasks include:

• Developing a research repository on translational research
• Supporting networking among NSF grantees, universities, foundations, and research institutes
• Research practices and methods of research translation

Required Documents

Please prepare and submit these documents:

• Cover letter
• Curriculum vitae
• Sample publication(s)
• Brief research statement, including research agenda
• Brief diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) statement
• References (to be submitted later in the review process)

How To Apply?

• Submit your application through Workday, including all required documents.
• For queries about the search, contact Christina Harris, Program Manager, RIPIL (ch3629a@american.edu).
• For questions about the online application system, contact SIS Faculty Affairs Manager Alissa Iwaniuk (aiwaniuk@american.edu).

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