Unclassified

University of Tennessee - Knoxville, TN

Full-time - Entry Level

Knoxville, TN

Educational Services

About the position

The NSF Center for Analysis and Prediction of Pandemic Expansion (APPEX) at the University of Tennessee is seeking a post-doctoral research associate to explore social dynamics within collaborative scientific teams. This role focuses on understanding the impact of diversity on group dynamics and performance, aiming to develop evidence-based practices for future scientific teams involved in pandemic research.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement research on communicative and collaborative aspects of APPEX cross-disciplinary team science.
• Disseminate research results through publications, presentations, and other accessible formats.
• Collaboratively deliver workshops and collect associated data.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in a social science field, philosophy with a social science emphasis, or an interdisciplinary field that includes a social science component by the time of the appointment.
• Research experience in social psychology, statistical methods, mixed methods, program evaluation research, small group dynamics, philosophy of science, and communication theory.
• Technical skills for data analysis and visualization, with strong skills in social science mixed methods research design and implementation.
• Ability to interact with members of other disciplines and integrate concepts from related fields.
• Ability to write clearly and scientifically, with evidence of successful prior publication preferred.
• Experience, knowledge, and training in the tools and techniques used in the Science of Team Science (SciTS).

Benefits

• Full-time position with potential for renewal after one year.