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Position Title:

Anthropology & Sociology Postdoc

Appointment Type:

Post Doc/Trainee

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Summary of Duties and Responsibilities:

Iowa State University, Agriculture and Biosystems Engineering Department. Desirable candidate should have some understanding of Midwest environmental issues, including conservation practices, water quality and wildlife habitat. Position will work under the supervision of Dr. Jacqueline Comito, Anthropologist and Manager of Research, Adjunct Assistant Faculty with Department of Natural Resource Ecology and Management. Must have strong qualitative/ethnographic research skills that go beyond interviews skills to direct observation, participation in the life of the communities, coffee shop discussions, exploratory conversations, media analysis and social mapping. Position will require a good deal of travel in Iowa. Additional duties of position will include writing of journal articles, grants, reports and the occasional blog or other public outreach. Since this position is affiliated with the Iowa State University Conservation Learning Group https://www.conservationlearninggroup.org and the award-winning Iowa Learning Farms program https://www.iowalearningfarms.org, duties will also include some outreach and education throughout Iowa as well as public presentations. Strong writing and communication skills a must. This is a wonderful opportunity for an individual who is interested in using their research to inform and improve our community outreach and educational programs. This is a two-year position with the possibility of an extension. Phd in anthropology or sociology is preferred but other PhDs with ethnographic/qualitative research experience will be considered. Would like position to start by July 10 at the latest. If you have any questions about the position, contact Jacqueline Comito, jcomito@iastate.edu, 515-231-8002.

Required Minimum Qualifications:

PhD

Preferred Qualifications:

• PhD in Anthropology or Sociology
  
• Ethnographic and qualitative researcher
  

Proposed Start Date:

August 21, 2023

Proposed End Date or Length of Term:

June 1, 2025

Number of Months Employed Per Year:

12 Month Work Period

Time Type:

Full time

Application Instructions:

To apply for this position, please click on "Apply" and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:

1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae

2) Letter of Application/Cover Letter

3) Contact Information for Three References

If you have questions regarding this application process, please email employment@iastate.edu or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.

Why Choose ISU?

Iowa State University is committed to fostering a workplace of belonging, where diversity is celebrated and equity is a core value. Our Iowa State Postdocs enjoy comprehensive health and work life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as:

• Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans;
• Generous vacation, holiday, and sick time and leave plans;
• Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa);
• Flexible Spending Accounts;
• Various voluntary benefits and discounts
• Employee Assistance Program;
• Wellbeing Program.

Original Posting Date:

April 21, 2023

Posting Close Date:

May 4, 2023

Job Requisition Number:

R11649