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Michigan State University Research Associate-Fixed Term in East Lansing, Michigan
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Work type: Faculty/Academic Staff
Major Administrative Unit / College:College Of Social Science
Department:Human Development & Family Studies - Css 10038324
Sub Area:FAS- Fac./Acad Staff
Salary:Salary Commensurate with Experience
Location: East Lansing
Categories: Research/Scientific, Fixed Term Academic Staff, Full Time (90-100%), Non-Union
Position Summary
Dr. Yijie Wang is accepting applications for a postdoctoral fellow or a research scientist in the Department of Human Development and Family Studies at Michigan State University. This is a 2-year position on a 5-year project, newly funded by the National Institute of Health, to examine multiple forms of discrimination, substance use, sleep, and neighborhood environment over the course of late childhood and adolescence, using the national data from the Adolescent Brain Cognitive Development (ABCD) Study. The position is renewable contingent on funding.
The person will receive a unique training opportunity to work in collaboration with an interdisciplinary team at Michigan State University, Fordham University, and Massachusetts General Hospital. The person will also collaborate with another 2-year postdoctoral fellow funded by the project, hired at Fordham University and supervised by Dr. Tiffany Yip.
Responsibilities
Engage in the following type of activities: data cleaning and management, measure construction, data analyses, preparation of publications and conference presentations, applying for additional funding, mentoring graduate and undergraduate lab members
Work with a research team of undergraduate research assistants, doctoral students, and other postdoctoral fellows/research associates
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability or protected veteran status.
Required Degree
Doctorate -Psychology, Human Development and Family Studies, Sociology, Education, or relevant social science
Minimum Requirements
Ph.D. in Psychology, Human Development and Family Studies, Sociology, Education, or relevant social science by date of hire
Experience with secondary analysis with large, longitudinal datasets
Strong quantitative methodologies (e.g., structural equation modeling, cross-lagged models, latent growth models, multilevel models, measurement invariance)
Desired Qualifications
Expertise with marginalized youth groups (e.g., based on ethnicity, race, immigration status, gender and sexual orientation, weight)
Experience and expertise with the project aims (e.g., substance use and biomarker data, sleep and actigraphy assessment, neighborhood environment and geocode data)
Capacity to disseminate research findings and work independently and collaboratively
Required Application Materials
CV, statement of research interests, and contact information for three (3) professional references.
Together-we-will Statement
The university is requiring all MSU students, faculty and staff to be vaccinated against COVID-19 with limited exceptions. Learn more at:https://msu.edu/together-we-will/
Review of Applications Begins On
01/10/2022
Website
https://hdfs.msu.edu/
Department Statement
The Department of Human Development and Family Studies is a premier academic program, known nationally for excellence in applied, translational research that is positively impacting children, adolescents, families and marginalized communities. Our department purpose is articulated through research productivity, innovative teaching, outreach effectiveness, policy leadership, and the high-quality preparation of future scholars and leaders.
MSU Statement
Michigan State University has been advancing the common good with uncommon will for more than 160 years. One of the top research universities in the world, MSU pushes the boundaries of discovery and forges enduring partnerships to solve the most pressing global challenges while providing life-changing opportunities to a diverse and inclusive academic community through more than 200 programs of study in 17 degree-granting colleges.
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