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[Jiang, Min]

Dear colleagues,

Please see the following position for a social science research methodologist. Appologies for cross-posting.

Thanks!

Min

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Min Jiang (Ph.D. Purdue), Associate Professor of Communication Studies
Affiliate Faculty, International Studies
Co-coordinator, Digital Arts<http://clas-pages.uncc.edu/DAST/>, <http://clas-pages.uncc.edu/DAST/> Sciences & Technologies (DAST)<http://clas-pages.uncc.edu/DAST/>
5011 Colvard N., UNCC, 9201 University City Blvd. Charlotte, NC 28223
704-687-0768 | Min.Jiang at uncc.edu<mailto:Min.Jiang at uncc.edu> | Web<http://clas-pages.uncc.edu/min-jiang/>site<http://clas-pages.uncc.edu/min-jiang/> | Twitter<http://www.twitter.com/mindyjiang> | LinkedIn<http://www.linkedin.com/in/minjiang>

Research Affiliate
Center for Global Communication Studies, University of Pennsylvania
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Social Science Research Methodologist

Project Mosaic

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

University of North Carolina at Charlotte


Project Mosaic, a social science research initiative of the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, is seeking applicants to serve as our Research Methodologist. The mission of Project Mosaic is to enhance social, behavioral, and economic science research at UNC Charlotte. In support of this mission, Project Mosaic provides an intellectual collaborative community that connects social science researchers with a broader community of scholars.  Project Mosaic also fosters the creation of interdisciplinary research teams in social sciences.  In addition, Project Mosaic provides research support to investigators in the areas of collaborative planning, development and design of research projects, research design, and analysis.
Required qualifications:

·       ABD status in a social science discipline (such as sociology, economics, geography, political science, psychology, criminal justice, communication studies, or related fields like public policy, public health, education assessment); consideration will also be given to scholars in other technical fields (e.g., statistics or information sciences) who demonstrate a keen knowledge of social science research.

·       A deep background in quantitative social science methods, data management, and analytical techniques.

·       A working knowledge of leading data analysis software.
Desired qualifications:

·       A doctoral degree at the time of the appointment.

·       Experience instructing others in research methods.

·       Familiarity with geographic information systems, Census data, survey methods, big data social science methods.
Primary job responsibilities consist of developing and leading on-campus programs and initiatives to support and enhance methodological skills and tools enabling social scientists to conduct cutting edge research. Building on a solid understanding of evolving trends in data-intensive social science research, such a computational social science and big data social science, the Research Methodologist is expected to act as a consultant to social scientists at UNC Charlotte on matters of research design and methods of data analysis, offer regular instructional workshops on methodological topics of interest to social science researchers, work closely with the Director and staff to design new initiatives to advance the research mission of Project Mosaic, serve as a liaison with statisticians and computer scientists, manage and supervise a small team of graduate research consultants, join collaborative and multi-disciplinary research teams to seek external funding, and conduct innovative social science research in an area(s) of specialization.
This is a non-tenure track position. The initial appointment will be for one year (9/1/2014 – 6/30/2015) with possibility for renewal. Appointment is subject to Criminal Background Check. The University of North Carolina at Charlotte is an AA/EOE and an ADVANCE institution that strives to create an academic climate in which the dignity of all individuals is respected and maintained. It values diversity that includes age, culture, ethnicity, gender, language, race, religion, sexual orientation, and socio-economic status.  The University is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse faculty and staff committed to working in a multicultural environment and strongly encourages applications from women, minorities, veterans, individuals with disabilities and other underrepresented groups.
Review of applications begins August 4, 2014 and will continue until the position is filled. Applications must be made electronically at https://jobs.uncc.edu and must include: 1) letter of application describing research interests, experiences with research design and methods of data analysis, and teaching philosophy, 2) a full curriculum vita, 3) samples of writing or publications and 4) three letters of recommendations.
We encourage prospective candidates to review our web site (ProjectMosaic at uncc.edu<mailto:ProjectMosaic at uncc.edu>) prior to applying. For additional information, contact Dr. Jean-Claude Thill, Director of Project Mosaic, at 704-687-5909 or Jean-Claude.Thill at uncc.edu<mailto:Jean-Claude.Thill at uncc.edu>.


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