https://www.perutah.com/open-positions
Postdoctoral Scholar OPEN
Women in Physics and Astronomy
University of Utah
Department of Physics & Astronomy
Post-doctoral Scholar Investigating Women in Physics and Astronomy
The Physics Education Research Group at the University of Utah (PERU)
seeks to hire a post-doctoral scholar to study women in physics and
astronomy. This work will include analyzing longitudinal qualitative data
on graduate women in physics and astronomy and co-writing peer
reviewed publications. This position is a one-year contract with an
additional one-year renewal depending on funding. The position is open
until filled with an immediate start date. The successful candidate will work
in person at The University of Utah in Salt Lake City, UT.
A PhD in a relevant field is required.
Total Compensation: $56,000 salary, ability to contribute to tax deferred
retirement, and healthcare
Conference: Paid expenses to a conference annually
Required Skills:
-Can independently lead research
-Strong interpersonal skills
-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
-Attention to detail
-Autonomous, goal driven, and meets deadlines
Preferred Skills:
(We encourage applicants without these skills but are willing to learn)
-Qualitative interviewing and coding skills
-Previous work on gender or women’s issues in STEM
-Successful grant writing
-Experience presenting at national conferences and universities
-Peer-reviewed publications
If you are interested in applying, send your letter of interest specifying your
relevant skills, vita, list of publications to the email address listed here.
Letters of recommendation will be requested for select candidates.
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:
The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and
does not discriminate based upon race, national origin, color, religion, sex, age,
sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, status as a person with a disability,
genetic information, or Protected Veteran status. Individuals from historically
underrepresented groups, such as minorities, women, qualified persons with
disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference
is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University
policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the
application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities. To inquire about
the University’s nondiscrimination or affirmative action policies or to request
disability accommodation, please contact: Director, Office of Equal Opportunity
and Affirmative Action, 201 S. Presidents Circle, Rm 135, (801) 581-8365.
The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings
with students from diverse backgrounds, and possess a strong commitment to
improving access to higher education for historically underrepresented students.
