Post Doc Res Assoc
University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT
Full-time
Finance
Posted on April 6, 2024
Announcement
Details
Open Date
02/10/2023
Requisition Number
PRN33842B
Job Title
Post Doc Res Assoc
Working Title
Post Doc Res Assoc
Job Grade
A00
FLSA Code
Administrative
Patient Sensitive Job Code?
No
Standard Hours per Week
40
Full Time or Part Time?
Full Time
Shift
Day
Work Schedule Summary
VP Area
Academic Affairs
Department
00043 - Management Department
Location
Campus
City
Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment
External Posting
Pay Rate Range
70,000 - 80,000
Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Job Summary
The University of Utah's David Eccles School of Business is inviting applications for a postdoctoral fellowship position. Postdoctoral fellows will focus on their own research while working closely with Jesse Graham. There will also be opportunities to collaborate with faculty in the management, marketing, psychology, and philosophy departments.
The position is part of a $5.8M grant from DARPA focused on automated detection of influence campaigns. The grant project is a collaboration between researchers at UIUC, U. Utah, USC, and RPI. You can read more about the project here: https://cs.illinois.edu/news/abdelzaher-leading-DARPA-effort-understand-how-people-respond-influence-messaging .
Successful candidates should have a well-demonstrated interest in moral psychology; experience in natural language processing and machine learning is preferred. Candidates are expected to have completed their Ph.D. in management, psychology, or a related field by Summer 2023. The appointment is renewable for a second year pending grant continuation. Start date is negotiable but anticipated to be July 1, 2023.
Responsibilities
Scholars are expected to be in residence during their tenure, participate in seminars and grant project zoom meetings, and contribute to the broader intellectual community. In addition to a competitive salary and benefits package scholars will be provided an allowance for research/conference related expenses.
Minimum Qualifications
Preferences
Type
Benefited Staff
Special Instructions Summary
Applications will be reviewed immediately and will be open until the position is filled. To be considered please complete the application and submit: (1) Cover Letter and (2) CV. Specific questions can be directed to: jesse.graham@eccles.utah.edu
Additional Information
The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS' post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.
The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patients.
All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans' preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran's status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.
To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action (OEO/AA). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator's office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at: https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/
Online reports may be submitted at oeo.utah.edu
https://safety.utah.edu/safetyreport This report includes statistics about criminal offenses, hate crimes, arrests and referrals for disciplinary action, and Violence Against Women Act offenses. They also provide information about safety and security-related services offered by the University of Utah. A paper copy can be obtained by request at the Department of Public Safety located at 1658 East 500 South.
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Required Documents
Details
Open Date
02/10/2023
Requisition Number
PRN33842B
Job Title
Post Doc Res Assoc
Working Title
Post Doc Res Assoc
Job Grade
A00
FLSA Code
Administrative
Patient Sensitive Job Code?
No
Standard Hours per Week
40
Full Time or Part Time?
Full Time
Shift
Day
Work Schedule Summary
VP Area
Academic Affairs
Department
00043 - Management Department
Location
Campus
City
Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment
External Posting
Pay Rate Range
70,000 - 80,000
Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Job Summary
The University of Utah's David Eccles School of Business is inviting applications for a postdoctoral fellowship position. Postdoctoral fellows will focus on their own research while working closely with Jesse Graham. There will also be opportunities to collaborate with faculty in the management, marketing, psychology, and philosophy departments.
The position is part of a $5.8M grant from DARPA focused on automated detection of influence campaigns. The grant project is a collaboration between researchers at UIUC, U. Utah, USC, and RPI. You can read more about the project here: https://cs.illinois.edu/news/abdelzaher-leading-DARPA-effort-understand-how-people-respond-influence-messaging .
Successful candidates should have a well-demonstrated interest in moral psychology; experience in natural language processing and machine learning is preferred. Candidates are expected to have completed their Ph.D. in management, psychology, or a related field by Summer 2023. The appointment is renewable for a second year pending grant continuation. Start date is negotiable but anticipated to be July 1, 2023.
Responsibilities
Scholars are expected to be in residence during their tenure, participate in seminars and grant project zoom meetings, and contribute to the broader intellectual community. In addition to a competitive salary and benefits package scholars will be provided an allowance for research/conference related expenses.
Minimum Qualifications
Preferences
Type
Benefited Staff
Special Instructions Summary
Applications will be reviewed immediately and will be open until the position is filled. To be considered please complete the application and submit: (1) Cover Letter and (2) CV. Specific questions can be directed to: jesse.graham@eccles.utah.edu
Additional Information
The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS' post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.
The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patients.
All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans' preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran's status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.
To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action (OEO/AA). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator's office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at: https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/
Online reports may be submitted at oeo.utah.edu
https://safety.utah.edu/safetyreport This report includes statistics about criminal offenses, hate crimes, arrests and referrals for disciplinary action, and Violence Against Women Act offenses. They also provide information about safety and security-related services offered by the University of Utah. A paper copy can be obtained by request at the Department of Public Safety located at 1658 East 500 South.
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Do you meet the minimum qualifications of the position as specified in the job posting?
- Yes
- No
Required Documents
- Cover Letter
- Curriculum Vitae
- Resume
- Addendum to the University of Utah - Veteran Only - Call 801.581.2169 after submission
- Appropriate discharge document (such as a DD-214 – Member Copy 4) – Veteran Only – Call 801.581.2169
- Letter of Recommendation 1
