[Asis-l] Syracuse: Post Doc Research Associate -- eResearch and e-Science

[Richard Hill]

[Post4ed by request.  Dick Hill]

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.
 
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