Postdoctoral Scholar Data Ethics and Research Openness

Description

Postdoctoral Scholar Data Ethics and Research Openness

Location: Syracuse, NY

Pay Range: $60,450 - $63,900

Pay Determination: Salary offers at Syracuse University will be based on education, experience, and relevant skills, as well as the academic or professional discipline of the position in the context of the home department, school, or college. Salary offers may also be influenced by prior relevant work or industry experience, where applicable. Faculty pay ranges are for 8.5 months’ salary unless otherwise specified. 

FLSA Status: Exempt

Hours: As determined by supervisor. 

Job Type: Full Time

Rank: Post Doc

Campus:

Unionized Position Code: Not Applicable

Job Description:

The Qualitative Data Repository (QDR) at the Center for Qualitative and Multi-Method Inquiry (CQMI) invites applications for a postdoctoral position, “Postdoctoral Scholar in Data Ethics and Research Openness,”. QDR and CQMI are part of the Moynihan Institute of Global Affairs in the Maxwell School at Syracuse University. CQMI aims to enhance Maxwell's reputation as a leader in qualitative and multi-method research, advance transparency in research, and coordinate related activities both within Maxwell and across Syracuse University. QDR is a trusted repository dedicated to curating, preserving, and publishing data from qualitative and multi-method research. Funded by the National Science Foundation, private funders, and Syracuse University, QDR serves a range of disciplines in the social, behavioral, health, and education sciences. It is one of a few U.S. social science repositories certified by CoreTrustSeal. QDR's mission is to encourage researchers to share qualitative data, build infrastructure to support research openness, and promote institutional change to advance data sharing.

The Postdoctoral Scholar will be integral to QDR's activities, helping to organize and participate in workshops and events related to ongoing projects. This role offers the opportunity to present at professional venues, expand their professional network, and raise their profile. The scholar will also be involved in CQMI and QDR's fundraising efforts, gaining experience in grant proposal writing and submission. Additionally, the scholar will contribute to publications related to their work, enhancing their scholarly output. The position will also involve supporting QDR's sustainability initiatives, including data annotation, verification, and teaching with data.

QDR has a strong track record of mentoring junior scholars and is dedicated to helping the Postdoctoral Scholar advance to the next stage of their career. The scholar will be mentored by the Director and Associate Director of QDR.

Qualifications:

Applicants should have a Ph.D. in information science, a social science, or another relevant discipline in hand by the time of appointment, or verifiable plans for completing all requirements for the degree by the month in which they begin the position. They should also have some knowledge of and experience with data ethics, human participant protection, and/or the use of data in research transparency, reproducibility, and pedagogy. 

Job Specific Qualifications:

• A strong background in information science and/or social science

• A strong interest in qualitative data and research methods, open science, and research evaluation

• A research program focused on data ethics, human participant protection, sensitive data, and/or the use of data in research transparency, reproducibility, and pedagogy

• Proven record of securing grants/funding for research

• Experience working productively as part of a diverse team in a fast-paced environment

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• The position may be hybrid eligible

Responsibilities:

• Engage in research on data ethics, human participant protection, sensitive data

• Engage in research on transparency, reproducibility, and verification

• Engage in research on teaching with data

• Develop proposals and securing grants funding for related research

• Contribute to developing research and strategic partnerships

• Contribute to publications drawing on research

• Engage in activities that support the general mission of QDR

Physical Requirements: N/A

Tools/Equipment: N/A 

Application Instructions:

Applications should include a cover letter; a curriculum vitae; a research statement; a writing sample; and three letters of reference. Applications should be filed using the Syracuse University online system. 

About Syracuse University:

Syracuse University is a private, international research university with distinctive academics, diversely unique offerings and an undeniable spirit. Located in the geographic heart of New York State, with a global footprint, and nearly 150 years of history, Syracuse University offers a quintessential college experience.

The scope of Syracuse University is a testament to its strengths: a pioneering history dating back to 1870; a choice of more than 200 majors and 100 minors offered through 13 schools and colleges; nearly 15,000 undergraduates and 5,000 graduate students; more than a quarter of a million alumni in 160 countries; and a student population from all 50 U.S. states and 123 countries. For more information, please visit www.syracuse.edu. 

About the Syracuse area:

Syracuse is a medium-sized city situated in the geographic center of New York State approximately 250 miles northwest of New York City. The metro-area population totals approximately 500,000. The area offers a low cost of living and provides many social, cultural, and recreational options, including parks, museums, festivals, professional regional theater, and premier shopping venues. Syracuse and Central New York present a wide range of seasonal recreation and attractions ranging from water skiing and snow skiing, hiking in the Adirondacks, touring the historic sites, visiting wineries along the Finger Lakes, and biking on trails along the Erie Canal. 

Application Deadline: 07/30/2025

To apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/6275393

Syracuse University is an equal-opportunity institution. The University prohibits discrimination and harassment based on race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender, national origin, citizenship, ethnicity, marital status, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law to the extent prohibited by law. This nondiscrimination policy covers admissions, employment, and access to and treatment in University programs, services, and activities. 

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