[Asis-l] eScience Postdoctoral Research Position at Syracuse

[Jeffrey M. Stanton]

Syracuse University's nationally recognized School of Information Studies seeks a postdoctoral research associate in the area of eResearch and eScience. eResearch lies at the intersection of the information studies and other research disciplines and is concerned with the management, sharing, analysis, and long term curation of digital research data. The School of Information Studies has researchers active in various areas related to eResearch and an emerging graduate educational program in eScience. Syracuse University is a private research university, with 13,040 full-time undergraduate and 3,814 full-time graduate students. Syracuse is a medium-sized city situated in the geographic center of New York State approximately 250 miles northwest of New York City. According to the latest edition of the Places Rated Almanac, Syracuse ranks in the top 10% of Best Places to Live.

The position requires a doctoral degree in information science, computer science, social science, natural science, physical science, or an interdisciplinary science area completed prior to December 31, 2011. Preference will be given to an intellectual generalist with a demonstrated ability to cross disciplinary boundaries effectively. Excellent written and oral communication skills in English are critical. Superior analytical skills and demonstrated experience working with a variety of research data types are a must. Prior experience with external funding, grant writing, and/or award management is a necessity. Scripting, programming, database, or other information technology experience would be a strong plus. A cover letter, curriculum vitae, and a list of three or more referees should accompany the application.

Duties will include locating and applying for external funding opportunities, forming and managing collaborative research teams, working with faculty and doctoral students to produce research, program management and evaluation, and optional opportunities to teach undergraduate and graduate students.

Apply at https://www.sujobopps.com with job #027632. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Syracuse University is an equal-opportunity, affirmative-action 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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Jeffrey Stanton, Associate Vice President for Research
Syracuse University, 315-443-2879, jmstanto at syr.edu
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