Postdoctoral Associate for Regional Gun Violence Research Consortium (RGVRC)

The State University of New York • Albany, NY

18h

About The Position

The Rockefeller Institute of Government, the public policy research arm of the State University of New York, conducts research and analysis on federal, state, and local policy issues. Its Regional Gun Violence Research Consortium (RGVRC), established in 2018, is a coalition of more than 160 gun violence researchers and practitioners. The Consortium provides evidence-based, data-driven recommendations to policymakers and the public to help disrupt firearm-involved homicides, suicides, and injuries.

The Postdoctoral Associate will support existing and new sponsored research projects and help expand the Institute’s in-house expertise on firearm violence and related policies. The role includes identifying or developing datasets, conducting quantitative, qualitative, and/or mixed-methods analyses, meeting with collaborators and stakeholders, and helping write and present research outputs such as papers and blogs. The fellow will work under the supervision of Consortium and Institute leadership and collaborate with RGVRC researchers and staff, consortium members, other Institute team members, policymakers, agencies, and the public.

This is a temporary position of up to 24 months. The annual salary range is $73,000–$85,000, depending on factors including experience, education, training, and certifications. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis; visa sponsorship is not available. The position is represented by the United University Professions Union and has the state title Postdoctoral Associate (SL-1).

Requirements

• A terminal degree, such as a PhD or equivalent; ABD candidates may apply, but the degree must be awarded before the start date.
• Coursework in quantitative, qualitative, or mixed-methods social science research in a relevant field, such as criminology, criminal justice, sociology, public health, psychology, public policy, epidemiology, or political science.
• Advanced data analysis capabilities.
• Experience with data management or analysis software such as SPSS, R, or STATA.
• Strong organization and critical-thinking skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Effective communication skills, including superior writing skills.
• Current authorization to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with GIS.
• Experience with data visualization, including Tableau or similar software.

Responsibilities

• Conduct data analysis for Consortium- and Institute-generated or sponsored projects.
• Identify and procure relevant existing datasets or build new datasets for policy analysis.
• Conduct quantitative, qualitative, and/or mixed-methods analyses.
• Write and communicate findings to sponsors, peers, and the public.
• Develop and execute an individual research agenda under the supervision of Consortium and Institute leadership.
• Meet and build professional relationships with collaborators, stakeholders, government agency staff, private-sector organizations, and other researchers.
• Assist with writing and presenting papers, blogs, and other research outputs.

Benefits

• New York State health insurance.
• Free dental and vision coverage.
• Choice of a fully funded pension plan or a self-directed defined contribution retirement plan, plus two supplemental retirement plans.
• Tuition assistance.
• Parental leave at full pay.
• Paid family leave.
• 13 paid holidays per year.
• 15 days of vacation and 15 days of sick time accrued during the first year, with accruals increasing thereafter.
• Additional paid leave options for childbirth, adoption, elder care, and other family care situations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree