Postdoctoral Associate

George Washington University; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 61,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative institution is seeking a post-doctoral fellow to join their research team. This role focuses on addressing critical challenges at the intersection of digital technology, media, and democracy. The successful candidate will leverage their expertise in behavioral social science to design and analyze experiments, contributing to impactful research that informs policy solutions. This position offers a collaborative environment where you can excel in your research pursuits while working under experienced mentors. Join a vibrant community dedicated to advancing democratic values through rigorous, evidence-based research.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Retirement Savings

Tuition Programs

Qualifications

• Deep expertise in behavioral approaches to social science.
• Demonstrated record of using sophisticated analytic tools.

Responsibilities

• Participate in planning independent research and analyze data.
• Publish results and represent the university at conferences.

Skills

R

Python

Behavioral Social Science Research

Experimental Design

Education

PhD or equivalent qualification

Tools

Analytic Tools

Job description

I. POSITION INFORMATION

Applicants must have fulfilled all requirements for the award of a PhD or equivalent qualification in a relevant field by the date of employment.

Job Description Summary:	The George Washington University Institute for Data, Democracy and Politics (IDDP) seeks exceptional candidates for a full-time, academic research position at the rank of post-doctoral fellow. The mission of IDDP is to help society understand critical challenges that arise at the intersection of digital technology, media and democracy, in turn informing sound policy solutions. IDDP is committed to supporting rigorous, evidence-based research that advances democratic values. The position is for a one-year term, with the possibility to extend. The postdoctoral associate will work closely on topics related to IDDP's mission. The researcher will have deep expertise in behavioral approaches to social science, including but not limited to the design and analysis of experiments. The applicant will be intimately familiar with sophisticated analytic tools and will have a demonstrated record of their use. This position is located at GW's Foggy Bottom campus in Washington, DC, and will report to the Institute's Co-Faculty Director Dr. Ethan Porter. This postdoctoral associate will participate in the planning of independent research, will analyze and interpret data, will publish results, will represent the university at conferences and meetings, and may develop new theories and methodologies. Extensive professional experience using R, Python or similar tools are a key requirement for the position, and successful candidates should show potential to excel in tasks related to behavioral social science research. This position may also help lead and direct the work of research assistants and other staff. This role performs work under the supervision of experienced researchers. This position has a desired start date of August 4, 2025. But there are options to be flexible.
Minimum Qualifications
Desired Qualifications:	Collaborate with affiliated researchers and faculty pursuing more narrowly specified projects in addition to the pursuit of individual project interests. Conceptualize, design and analyze behavioral social science research related to IDDP's mission Performs other related duties as assigned. The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that are logically related to the position.
Hiring Range	$61,008 - $80,000

Healthcare Benefits

GW offers a comprehensive benefit package for Postdoc Associates and Scholars that includes medical, dental, vision, life & disability insurance, time off & leave, well-being and various voluntary benefits. Postdoc Scholars may also be eligible for retirement savings and tuition programs. For program details and eligibility, please visit https://hr.gwu.edu/postdoc_benefits.

II. POSITION INFORMATION

Employees in this subfamily are responsible for designing and conducting experiments in a controlled laboratory setting. Duties may include performing experiments, collecting, analyzing and reporting data.

The university is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that does not unlawfully discriminate in any of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.

Posting Number	P010100
Job Open Date	04/21/2025
Job Close Date	05/31/2025
Part-time / Full-time	PF Post Doc Full Time Exempt
Total Hours per Week	40
Work Schedule	Monday-Friday, 8:30AM - 5:00 PM.
Campus Location	Foggy Bottom, Washington, D.C.
College/School/Department:	Columbian College of Arts & Sciences (CCAS)
Expected duration of appointment	2 Years
Position Designation	Hybrid
Special Instructions to Applicants
Required Background Check	Criminal History Screening, Education/Degree/Certifications Verification, Social Security Number Trace, and Sex Offender Registry Search
EEO Statement