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This is a term position; length of the term will be discussed during the interview process. Continuation past the term length discussed will be based on university need, performance, and/or availability of funding.

 

POSITION SPECIFICS

The Research Translation Platform invites applications for a Postdoctoral Scholar interested in a career at the research-policy nexus supporting the evaluation and analytic needs of strategies for translating scientific evidence to policymakers. This exciting opportunity would train a Post-Doctoral Scholar in the science of science impact by developing their research expertise in the scholarly study of how policymakers use research evidence. This includes evaluating dissemination and impact or research translation models, such as the Research-to-Policy Collaboration model. The Scholar would be responsible for conceptualization of appropriate advanced quantitative methodologies and analysis for a variety of projects, and may have opportunities to contribute to the implementation of an effective, replicable and non-partisan model for brokering researchers and policymakers. While the Scholar should have strong quantitative skills, prior policy experience is not required. The Scholar will receive training and mentorship in applying their skills to the analysis of boundary-spanning initiatives. This mentored position provides an opportunity to learn translational skills while working with policymaking audiences, as well as opportunities to contribute to scholarly work regarding best practices for research translation and dissemination. Our team is hybrid academic and policy practice; thus, we use data for action. Opportunities for professional development and scholarly contributions will be provided. Preference will be given to those within commuting distance to the Washington, D.C. area, though it is not required. 

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Job Responsibilities

·         Design the plan for and analyze observational and survey data regarding policymakers’ or researchers’ engagement in boundary-spanning initiatives, including longitudinal and multi-level analyses

·         Extract, transform, clean, and maintain data from a variety of sources

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