Position Announcement

for

Postdoctoral Research Associate in the Area of

Behavioral and Social Dimensions of Highway Safety

Social Science Research Center

Mississippi State University

 

 

Postdoctoral Research Fellow, a non-tenure track professional, will have major responsibility for the conduct of research in the area of behavioral and social dimensions of highway safety, including public health issues related to alcohol use and/or traffic safety in conjunction with the research team of the Mississippi Alcohol Safety Education Program (MASEP). The Postdoctoral Research Fellow will work closely with operations for program development and conduct program evaluation. Appointments are for one year, with the possibility of an extension for a second year.

Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities:

Perform, direct and/or coordinate research activities within MASEP

Prepare proposals, statistical analyses, reports and manuscripts for publication as needed

Psychometric analysis, assessments

Willingness to travel within the state (Mississippi)

Applied research in multiple settings

Work with interdisciplinary groups and a wide range of stakeholders (judicial, law enforcement, mental health, and advocacy groups)

 

Minimum Acceptable Qualifications:

Doctorate in Psychology, Educational Psychology, Public Health or related discipline

Experience and knowledge of research methods and statistical analyses

Demonstrated research skills

 

Desirable Qualifications:

Database management experience

Fluent in Spanish

Strong background in statistics and measurement; multivariate analysis.

Good communication skills

Experience in implementing experimental designs in field settings, such as DUI intervention programs

Position available September 1, 2003; salary commensurate with experience and expertise

 

Send a letter of application, vita and 3 letters of reference to: Resource Specialist, Social Science Research Center, P.O. Box 5287, Miss. St., MS 39762.

Mississippi State University is an

Affirmative Action/Equal Employment opportunity employer