Postdoctoral Research Associate

OUR STATEMENT
The San Jose State University Research Foundation (SJSURF) is committed to building a work environment where everyone can show up as their own self and have an opportunity to contribute, develop, and advance in their career. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) are core values of the organization. We strive to attract, retain, and develop employees who reflect the community and society where we work and live. The Research Foundation aims to develop a culture where everyone feels welcome, shares their views, and where differences in backgrounds and perspectives are seen as adding value.

GENERAL NATURE OF POSITION
The Queer Hope Institute at the Connie L. Lurie College of Education is seeking a highly motivated, skilled postdoctoral research associate to join our research team as we collaborate with partner Universities and non-profit organizations to develop, implement, and evaluate programming that supports queer and trans individuals, especially school-age youth. This project offers a unique opportunity to engage in design-based research while managing project activities including curriculum design, program evaluation, and project dissemination. The ideal candidate will possess a strong academic background, complemented by practical experience in project management and/or relevant work in university-based settings. Additionally, applicant should have extensive experience working with and learning from marginalized populations and communities, especially LGBTQIA+ individuals.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead and collaborate on research initiatives, manage tasks from inception and recruitment to completion, and ensure timely execution of project activities.

• Gather quantitative and qualitative data on various aspects of projects by collaborating with faculty, participants, and schools.

• Prepare and present research findings to various audiences including academic scholars, project stakeholders, and policymakers.

• Monitor project progress, evaluate outcomes, and suggest improvements based on data analysis.

• Coordinate undergraduate assistant support to ensure that programming, data collection, and dissemination occur according to funder timelines

• Communicate with project partners, assist with budget monitoring, and contribute to overall project management, including reports to funder.

INTERPERSONAL CONTACTS
1) Reports to primary investigator (PI)
2) Frequently interacts with faculty collaborators across institutions, governmental entities, middle and high schools, and student assistants.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Assist the PI in overseeing student assistants.
2. Supervise student assistants directly in areas led by the postdoctoral researcher.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Qualifications

• PhD in developmental psychology, education, or social sciences

• Experience with independently carrying out qualitative and/or quantitative research projects, including data collection, cleaning, and analysis.

• Experience with IRB applications and reporting.

Additional Requirements

• Strong organizational and time management skills.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for diverse audiences.

• Proficient in qualitative and/or quantitative data analysis and research methodologies.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Google Suite, and statistical and/or qualitative analysis software.

• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively in a dynamic environment.

• Strong project management skills with demonstrated experience in overseeing research projects.

• Planning for convenings and events.

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with the SJSURF. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or the continued employment of current SJSURF employees who apply for the position.

PLEASE NOTE: This position is considered a "sensitive" position by SJSURF and California State University (CSU) policy. Consequently, the successful candidate must undergo and successfully complete the Live Scan (fingerprinting) background check as a condition of their employment. This background check must be completed before the actual start of employment.

NOTE: This position description intends to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. It is not intended to include all duties and responsibilities. The order in which duties and responsibilities are listed is not significant.

Compensation Range:

BENEFITS
The SJSURF provides an excellent benefits package to benefited employees. The comprehensive benefits package includes:

• Four company health insurance plans to choose from (employee contributions differ according to plan and level of coverage).

• Employer-paid dental and vision for both employee and eligible dependents.

• Life, AD&D, LTD with supplemental coverage opportunities.

• 14 paid federal & state holidays.

• Retirement Plan: 403 (b) employee contribution plan component and a 403 (b) employer contribution component, which vests immediately.

• Vacation-hour accruals and separate sick-hour accumulations.

• Employee discounts.

• Paid training and professional-development conferences.

Please visit the Benefits & Compensation page on the SJSURF website for more detailed information.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
The SJSURF is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with physical or mental disabilities in the employment, recruitment, examination, interviewing, and hiring processes. If you are a job seeker with a physical or mental disability, and you require a reasonable accommodation to search, apply, or interview for a job opening or otherwise need a reasonable accommodation during the application and hiring process, please contact us at foundation-jobs@sjsu.edu. In the email message, please indicate your full name, phone number and the type of assistance required. You must not reveal the underlying medical reason for your needed reasonable accommodation or otherwise disclose confidential medical information.

ABOUT THE SJSU RESEARCH FOUNDATION
SJSURF employment is separate and distinct from San Jose State University (SJSU) or state of California employment. SJSURF employees are not employees of SJSU or of the state of California. SJSURF is a non-profit auxiliary of SJSU. SJSURF is totally self-supported. The majority of the organization's funding comes from the federal government, and other public and private entities. With annual revenues totaling over $65 million, programs managed through SJSURF cover a rich diversity of applied research, public services, and educational-related activities.

San Jose State University Research Foundation is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, gender, religion, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sex, genetic information, sexual orientation, military and veteran status or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. It also prohibits unlawful discrimination based on the perception that anyone has any of those characteristics, or is associated with a person who has or is perceived as having any of those characteristics.

It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. All employment practices such as recruitment, selection, promotions, and other terms and conditions of employment are administered in a manner designed to ensure that employees and applicants for employment or services are not subjected to discrimination. We are committed to providing a work environment free from discrimination and harassment, and where employees are treated with respect and dignity. This policy is in accordance with federal, state and local laws and reaffirms the Research Foundation's continuing commitment to both the spirit and intent of equal employment opportunity laws and policies.

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