https://www.perutah.com/open-positions
The interdisciplinary ADVANCE Committee seek to hire a Research Associate to study women in STEM at the intersections of race and LGBTQ+ identity. This work will be split between (1) conducting novel research on the social network development and navigation of multiply marginalized women faculty in STEM and (2) supporting the programmatic elements of our $3M ADVANCE Institutional Transformation grant. This position is a one-year contract with renewal up to four years depending on performance and funding. The position is open until filled with a preferred November 1, 2023 start date. The successful candidate will work in person at The University of Utah in Salt Lake City, UT and be a senior research member of Dr. Barthelemy’s group. A PhD in a relevant field is required, we encourage applicants with diverse training.
This a collaborative project: The Research Associate will report to (1) Dr. Ramón S. Barthelemy (Physics and Astronomy) for research and Dr. Claudia Geist (Sociology and Gender Studies) for the project management component. The candidate will also work closely with other members of the Advance Project Team (Dr. Myra Washington (Ethnic Studies) and Dr. Brenda Bowen (Geology and Geophysics and Dr. Mercedes Ward (Associate Director of Social Impact, LIFT).
Total Compensation: $85,650 ($75,000 salary, $10,650 retirement), healthcare and vacation annually
Raises: 3% Annually based on performance
Required Skills:
-Can independently lead research
-Strong interpersonal skills and attention to detail
-Strong writing skills as demonstrated by peer reviewed publications or drafts
-Desire to learn grant writing, presentation design/style
-Strong research ethics and dedication to high quality work and analysis
-Autonomous, goal driven, and meets deadlines
Preferred Skills and Experience:
(We encourage applicants without these skills but are willing to learn)
-Previous work with Black, Hispanic, and LGBT communities
-Previous work with social network analysis and interviewing
-Experience presenting at national conferences and universities
-Peer-reviewed publications
-Project management experience
-Experience preparing project reports and communication materials
-Strong organizational skills
If you are interested in applying, send your letter of interest specifying your relevant skills, vita, list of publications. Two letters of recommendation will be required if the applicant moves on in the process. For information about the research group (PERU), please go to www.PERUtah.com or contact PER@Physics.Utah.edu. Applications and letters of recommendation should be submitted via email to: Ramon.S.Barthelemy@Utah.edu
