美国休斯敦大学政治科学系博士后职位招聘
Post Doctoral Fellow
University of Houston
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Houston, TX
$60,000 - $70,000 a year
Possesses, understands, and applies a comprehensive knowledge in area of specialization. Develops understanding and skills to allow for completion of assignments that cross fields of specialization. Develops leadership and management skills.
1. Receives/Reviews progress and evaluates results of experiments or projects under control or supervisory responsibility.
2. Recommends changes in research, testing or experimental procedures.
3. May be responsible for a single highly technical and complex piece of research equipment.
4. May review and evaluate the effectiveness of personnel.
5. May plan for and assign personnel to projects under control.
6. Operates with latitude for unreviewed action.
7. May receive general supervision conferring with higher levels only in unusual situations.
8. Performs other job-related duties as required.
The Political Science Department at the University of Houston (UH) invites outstanding candidates from political science disciplines to apply for a Postdoctoral Fellowship. The purpose of this position is to advance the department’s research program. The successful candidate will be expected to pursue an independent research agenda that compliments one of the existing strengths of the department; and, as part of that, explore opportunities to work with current UH faculty to produce co-authored publications. The fellow must be in residence at the University of Houston during the academic year, as they will also be expected to participate in department events and teach one undergraduate course preparation per semester. The initial appointment will be for one year, with an option for reappointment for another year based on funding and performance.
Successful candidates should demonstrate potential for publishing high quality research. Special consideration will be given to those with methodological skills that may be applied to a number of pressing theoretical questions in the discipline. Such skills may include (but are not limited to) survey or experimental design, text analysis, network analysis, econometric analysis or formal methods, and/or to candidates with a research agenda relevant to the politics of an ethnically diverse population such as Houston, Texas.
The position begins on August 20, 2019. Individuals should plan on having completed their doctoral degree or defended prior to the start date. Compensation is competitive, ranging from $60,000 - $70,000. Houston ranks highly nationally on affordability and quality of life, and UH offers a welcoming workplace close to the vibrant, cosmopolitan downtown area (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1-2OAzMU7fk).
Review of applications will begin on January 5, 2019 and continue until the position is filled.
Qualifications
Required Degree
Doctorate
Minimum Requirements
A PhD in Political Science needs to be obtained prior to start date.
Required Application Materials
Cover letter, CV, research statement, two samples of written work, and three reference letters. For submission of reference letters, the candidate may either upload as an additional attachment to the application with a label indicating “reference letter’ or, if the letters are sent directly from the referee, the can be e-mailed to our main office at uhpols@central.uh.edu , with the subject” Reference Letter for [Candidate Name].
Special Instructions
The research statement should clearly and explicitly state how the applicant sees their intended research agenda connecting to work and interests of the current faculty.
Salary: Salary will commensurate with experience
Required Attachments by Candidate: Curriculum Vitae, Cover Letter/Letter of Application, Writing Samples, Research Statement
Work Locations: University of Houston 4800 Calhoun Houston 77204
Employee Status: Regular/Benefits
Job Posting: Dec 18, 2018, 4:52:14 PM
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