Arizona State University

Postdoctoral Research Fellow

Description:

The Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication at Arizona State University seeks a postdoctoral research fellow contributing to the groundbreaking LibrES project aimed at combating gender-based violence in El Salvador. As part of an interdisciplinary effort funded by a grant from USAID, you will work alongside Principal Investigators (PIs) and collaborators to coordinate project activities, conduct research, collect and analyze data, create presentations, and publish findings.

This position is grant-funded and will renew annually for up to a maximum of three years, contingent on the continued availability of funding. The start date is flexible through Fall 2024.

Essential Duties

• Coordinate project activities, liaising with local partners and team members across various disciplines.
• Conduct research on gender-based violence in El Salvador, including data collection and analysis.
• Assist in the development of media campaigns aimed at raising awareness and combating stereotypes related to gender-based violence.
• Contribute to the creation of educational materials for students in a range of disciplines as well as professionals with local agencies, promoting sensitivity and trauma-informed practices.
• Collaborate with team members to ensure effective communication and implementation of project goals.
• Present research findings at conferences and workshops, both nationally and internationally.
• Contribute to the publication of papers in peer-reviewed journals, disseminating insights and recommendations for addressing gender-based violence.

Required Qualifications

• PhD in Advertising, Public Relations, Media and Information, Journalism, Mass Communication, or a related field, completed by the time of appointment

Desired Qualifications

• Proficiency in English and Spanish, with strong written and verbal communication skills in both languages
• Demonstrated research experience, including data collection, analysis, and publication in peer-reviewed journals
• Ability to work collaboratively in interdisciplinary teams and with diverse stakeholders
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively
• Commitment to advancing knowledge and promoting social change in the field of gender-based violence
• Experience with eye tracking research

About the Cronkite School

The Cronkite School is widely recognized as one of the nation’s premier mass communications programs. Rooted in the time-honored values that characterize its namesake—accuracy, responsibility, integrity—the school fosters excellence and ethics among students as they master the professional skills they need to succeed in the digital media world of today and tomorrow.

Located on ASU’s Downtown Phoenix campus in the heart of the nation’s fifth-largest city, the School has 70 full-time faculty members, more than 100 full-time professional staff and annual resources of more than $40 million. The Cronkite faculty is made up of award-winning professional journalists, strategic communications specialists and world-class media scholars. Cronkite professors include five Pulitzer Prize-winning journalists, digital media thought leaders, top TV producers and correspondents, major metropolitan newspaper editors and strategic communications experts.

More than 2,500 undergraduate, master’s and doctoral students are enrolled at Cronkite, in person and online, preparing for careers in journalism, strategic media and related communications fields. Of the undergraduate residential student population, more than 60% come from out-of-state and more than 37% are students of color. The retention rate consistently exceeds 90%, and Cronkite students regularly lead the country in national competitions.

About Arizona State University

ASU is one of the largest and most innovative public research universities in the country, undertaking a bold reinvention of higher education as a New American University. With four campuses in the Phoenix metropolitan area, it serves more than 127,000 students on campus and online. For the past six years, it has been ranked No. 1 for innovation by U.S. News & World Report.

In the last decade, ASU has developed numerous new programs and units that bridge disciplinary boundaries to enable the exploration and discovery of new knowledge, while developing practical solutions to serve Arizona and the world at large. The university has strong and simultaneous commitments to educational access, excellence, and impact, and assumes significant responsibility for the cultural, social and economic vitality of its surrounding communities.

Application Instructions

Submission materials must include:

1. A cover letter stating qualifications
2. Curriculum vitae or resume
3. Contact information (name, address, email, telephone number) for three professional references

The applicant’s name should appear in each uploaded file name. Cover letters may be addressed to the Search Committee Chair, Dr. Dawn Gilpin. Questions about the position should be directed to the search committee chair at: .

Application deadline is Aug. 23, 2024. Applications will continue to be accepted on a rolling basis for a reserve pool. Applications in the reserve pool may then be reviewed in the order in which they were received until the position is filled.

Applicants must apply online at: https://apptrkr.com/5462119

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement. A background check is required for employment. Arizona State University is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.

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