Post-Doctoral Researcher

UL Research Institutes • Evanston, IL

2d • $67,319 - $92,564

About The Position

At UL Research Institutes, we know why we come to work. We have an exciting opportunity for a Post-Doctoral Researcher based in Arizona with an ability to travel to Pinal County. The post-doctoral researcher performs independent research in preparation for a career as a scientific professional, contributing to and advancing the study of safety STEM education of the Institute for Research Experiences & Education (IREE). The post-doctoral researcher will assist in initiating the design, development, execution, and implementation of research projects about the ways that communities understand risks and aspire to safety, and community members’ lived experiences surrounding safety and preparedness. The post-doctoral researcher will contribute to research and protocol design, build connections with community members, facilitate meetings and data collection activities, conduct analysis, and contribute to the preparation of educational materials, federal reporting, and peer-review journal articles. This one-year Post-doctoral researcher position is focused on advancements in community-led disaster preparedness in rural areas. UL Research Institutes: At UL Research Institutes (ULRI), we expand the boundaries of safety science to create a more secure and sustainable world. For more than a century, we have studied the unintended consequences of innovation, designed solutions to mitigate risk and shared our findings with academia, scientists, manufacturers, and policymakers across industries. We identify critical safety and sustainability issues, asking the tough questions because we believe a safer world begins with knowledge. Build a safer, more secure, and sustainable future with us. Join us and work with our Insititute for Research Experiences and Education teams who conduct the research required to produce that knowledge and put into practice. The Institute for Research Experiences and Education (IREE) cultivates the next generation of safety scientists through a mix of unique educational programs, academic partnerships, and research and standards development experiences. We translate the findings of our research institutes into compelling educational materials, bringing to life scientific concepts using contemporary best education practices to create learning opportunities for a wide variety of secondary through postgraduate students. Our academic collaborations and support for the next generation of safety scientists likewise reach across the educational spectrum, including partnerships that reach out to students who are underrepresented in STEM fields. Through all of our programs, we aim to unlock the diverse perspectives that are essential for solving the world’s most pressing safety and sustainability issues. What you’ll learn and achieve: As the Post-Doctoral Researcher you will play a key role in the rapid growth of UL as you: Builds collaborative relationships with community members, serving as a key liaison between the project team and community participants. Conducts primary research in collaboration with a diverse group of: community members (particularly those with interest or expertise in local disaster risks), experts from informal learning centers, education researchers, and educators. Exercises a high degree of judgment in formulating, evaluating, and correlating broad research concepts, guiding the analysis of unique problems, and developing new and improved techniques and methods. Assume primary responsibility for implementing primary components of a research project. Assist with research design, data collection, analysis, reporting, , and support researchers on additional projects. Design, implement, and document validation processes, including member checking. Perform research to a high standard and in accordance with all institutional and federal regulations. Collaborate with ULRI colleagues and universities. Contribute to and participate in community presentations, webinars, conference presentations, writing papers for journal publications, and training programs. Participate as an engaged, committed mentee with a team of mentors led by IREE’s Executive Director and Vice President. What you’ll experience working at UL Research Institutes: For the organizations across the UL enterprise, corporate and social responsibility isn’t new. We have pursued our mission of working for a safer, more secure, and sustainable world for nearly 130 years, embedding conscientious stewardship into everything we do. People : Our people make us special. You’ll work with a diverse team of experts respected for their independence and transparency and build a network, because our approach is collaborative. We collaborate across disciplines, organizations, and geographies to build the global scientific response that today’s global challenges require. Interesting work : Every day is different for us here. We see what’s on the horizon and use our expertise to build the foundations of a safer future. You’ll have the opportunity to push the boundaries of human understanding as part of a team working to advance the public good. Grow and achieve : We learn, work, and grow together through targeted development, reward, and recognition programs. Values . Four core values guide our work: collaboration, respect, integrity, and beneficence. By living our values, we inspire the trust essential to fulfilling our mission and foster the partnerships that enable us to pursue a beneficent future in which we all can thrive. Total Rewards : All employees at UL Research Institutes are eligible for bonus compensation. We offer comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans and a generous 401k matching structure of up to 5% of eligible pay. Moreover, we invest an additional 4% into your retirement saving fund after your first year of continuous employment. Depending on your role, you may be able to discuss flexible working arrangements with your manager. We also provide employees with paid time off, including vacation, holiday, sick, and volunteer days.

Requirements

• Proven ability to conduct community-focused research and support development of publications and other work products.
• Demonstrated knowledge of participatory and community research principles and methods .
• Ability to support research in informal learning and community settings.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain academic and applied knowledge and skills.
• Ability to collaborate with peers and work directly with other team members and external collaborators – particularly community members – in order to complete a project from start to finish.
• Excellent report, publication, presentation and general communication skills required.
• Ph.D. in education research or other social sciences, conferred within three years of application or completion of Ph.D. requirements by commencement of appointment.
• Experience working with marginalized communities, rural communities, and / or informal learning settings required.
• Ability to travel regularly to rural communities in Pinal County.

Responsibilities

• Builds collaborative relationships with community members, serving as a key liaison between the project team and community participants.
• Conducts primary research in collaboration with a diverse group of: community members (particularly those with interest or expertise in local disaster risks), experts from informal learning centers, education researchers, and educators.
• Exercises a high degree of judgment in formulating, evaluating, and correlating broad research concepts, guiding the analysis of unique problems, and developing new and improved techniques and methods.
• Assume primary responsibility for implementing primary components of a research project.
• Assist with research design, data collection, analysis, reporting, , and support researchers on additional projects.
• Design, implement, and document validation processes, including member checking.
• Perform research to a high standard and in accordance with all institutional and federal regulations.
• Collaborate with ULRI colleagues and universities.
• Contribute to and participate in community presentations, webinars, conference presentations, writing papers for journal publications, and training programs.
• Participate as an engaged, committed mentee with a team of mentors led by IREE’s Executive Director and Vice President.

Benefits

• All employees at UL Research Institutes are eligible for bonus compensation.
• We offer comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans and a generous 401k matching structure of up to 5% of eligible pay.
• Moreover, we invest an additional 4% into your retirement saving fund after your first year of continuous employment.
• Depending on your role, you may be able to discuss flexible working arrangements with your manager.
• We also provide employees with paid time off, including vacation, holiday, sick, and volunteer days.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees