Published Date: Dec 11, 2023
| Job Category | Postdoctoral Scholars |
|---|---|
| Primary Function of Organizational Unit | The College of Health and Human Performance provides instruction, conducts research, and performs service in health education and promotion, kinesiology, human development and family science, social work, interior design and merchandising, and recreation sciences. The mission of the College of Health and Human Performance is to improve health, well-being, and quality of life. The primary focus of the college is to advance and disseminate knowledge concerning maintenance and enhancement of health and quality of life. |
| Job Duties | The postdoctoral scholar is responsible for independent and collaborative development, implementation, and analysis of scientific research in the discipline of Human Development and Family Science and/or Marriage and Family Therapy. Specific foci will include the promotion of health and well-being during emerging adulthood, as well as military leadership relational development. Responsibilities include, in collaboration with the research team, the management of various aspects of research projects (1) reviewing the state of evidence for developmentally appropriate inclusion of family in emerging adult treatment, (2) improving the identification of military leaders-in-training who need additional preparation to support subordinates in behavioral health and relational crises, and (3) developing and testing a training for military leaders-in training to enhance their relational knowledge and ability to respond to behavioral health crises. Duties include: hypothesis development, literature review, program development, collection of pilot data, report writing, and supervising of graduate research students, article coding, program/protocol development and maintenance, overseeing data collection procedures, review of data for quality control, supervision of data entry/data analysis, analysis of research hypothesis using descriptive and multivariate statistics, and the development of independent and collaborative presentations, publications, and grant proposals.Scholars are expected to demonstrate compliance with established guidelines and regulatory standards for research including responsible conduct of research and human subjects training.Approximately 90% of the postdoctoral scholar’s time will be devoted to research and project management.Approximately 10% of the postdoctoral scholar’s time will be devoted to managing the day-to-day activity of graduate research students in the research team. |
| Minimum Education/Experience | English Proficiency Excellent written and oral communication skills PhD degree in Marriage and Family Therapy, Medical Family Therapy, Human Development and Family Science, Psychology, Social Work, Sociology, or a related discipline at the time employment beings. Procifiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and common statistical programs (e.g., SPSS, AMOS, MPlus). |
| License or Certification Required by Statute or Regulation | None |
| Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education | Research experience Research publication history Leadership and/or mentorship of research assistants Experience conducting systematic reviews and/or meta-analysis Program development Applied program of research Knowledge and/or interest in emerging adulthood and/or military personnel and families |
| License or Certification Required by the Department | |
| Special Instructions to Applicant | To be considered for this position, all applicants must apply through PeopleAdmin and attach their CV or resume, cover letter and names and contact information of 3 references. Appointments are typically for a one-year period. Five years (typically five appointments of one year) is typically the maximum total period that any individual may serve as a Scholar. The University, in its sole discretion has the option to renew or extend any appointment, subject to the availability of funds, past performance evaluations and/or any other lawful reasons. For other information on the ECU Office of Postdoctoral Affairs, please visit our website at: https://rede.ecu.edu/postdoctoral/ |
| Additional Instructions to Applicant | In order to be considered for this position, applicants must complete a candidate profile online via the PeopleAdmin system and submit any requested documents. Additionally, applicants that possess the preferred education and experience must also possess the minimum education/experience, if applicable. |
| Job Open Date | 12/11/2023 |
| Open Until Filled | Yes |
| Job Close Date – Positions will be posted until 11:59 p.m. EST on this date. If no closing date is indicated, the position may close at any time after the initial screening date. | |
| Initial Screening Begins | 12/19/2023 |
| Rank Level | Not Applicable |
| Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting | https://ecu.peopleadmin.com/postings/67535 |
| AA/EOE | East Carolina University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and seeks to create an environment that fosters the recruitment and retention of a more diverse student body, faculty, staff and administration. We encourage qualified applicants from women, minorities, veterans, individuals with a disability, and historically underrepresented groups. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race/ethnicity, color, genetic information, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, political affiliation, or veteran status.Individuals requesting accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) should contact the Department of Human Resources at (252) 737-1018 (Voice/TTY) or [email protected]. |
| Eligibility for Employment | Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. ECU participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. If highest degree earned is from an institution outside of the U.S. and its territories, final candidates are required to have their degree validated as equivalent to the degree conferred by a regionally accredited college or university in the U.S. |
| Office of Human Resources Contact Information | If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at (252) 328-9847 or toll free at 1-866-489-1740 or send an email to [email protected]. Our office is available to provide assistance Monday-Friday from 8:00-5:00 EST. |
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