Postdoc Research Associate National Marriage Project

The postdoctoral associate will investigate the relationships between marital status and the social and emotional well-being of men and women. In particular, the postdoc will explore the ways in which the institution of marriage may matter more or less for the emotional and social welfare of contemporary adults than it did in previous decades. The postdoc will work under the direction of Dr. Brad Wilcox, professor of sociology and director of the National Marriage Project at the University of Virginia. The postdoc will also be expected to teach two courses per year at UVA and pursue his/her own research agenda.

Responsibilities include:

• Teach two UVA classes per academic year
  

Minimum Requirement
Education: Doctoral degree

Preferred Qualifications:

• PhD in Sociology, Public Policy, Economics, or Psychology.
  
• Expertise in quantitative data analysis and proficient in statistical software (e.g., R, Stata).
  
• Prior experience with causal inference and longitudinal data analysis preferred but not required.
  
• Demonstrated publication record and strong writing skills.
  

Physical Demands
This is primarily a sedentary job involving extensive use of desktop computers. The job does occasionally require traveling some distance to attend meetings, and programs.

Salary: $65,000 plus benefits.

Application Instructions: Apply Now . Internal applicants must apply through their UVA Workday profile, search Find Jobs and then R0064609. Complete an application online, please send a single PDF including the following:

• Cover letter detailing research experience, interests, comments on your teaching experience and the ways that the applicant's research agenda intersects with the institutions of marriage or family
  
• Curriculum Vitae
  
• Two representative publications
  
• Teaching evaluations
  
• Contact information for three academic references familiar with the applicant's research skills and experience
  

All documents can be loaded into the resume submission field, multiple documents can be submitted into this one field. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

The position is available for one year with the possibility of renewal for an additional year. Start date is fall of 2024-as early as September 2024.

For questions about the application process, please contact Margaret Weeks , Academic Recruiter. Before a formal offer of employment is extended, the selected candidate will undergo a background check per university policy.

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