UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SANTA CRUZ CENTER FOR COLLABORATIVE RESEARCH FOR ANEQUITABLE CALIFORNIA Postdoctoral Scholar, Ethical Issues in Community-UniversityCollaborative Research(Funded by the Spencer Foundation)

 UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SANTA CRUZ

CENTER FOR COLLABORATIVE RESEARCH FOR ANEQUITABLE CALIFORNIA

Postdoctoral Scholar, Ethical Issues in Community-UniversityCollaborative Research(Funded by the Spencer Foundation)

The Center for Collaborative Research for an Equitable California (CCREC)at the University of California, Santa Cruz (UCSC) invites applications for the position of Postdoctoral Scholar for a Spencer Foundation funded project on ethical issues in community-based research, under the direction of Ronald D. Glass, CCREC PI/Director and Professor of Philosophy of Education. The Postdoctoral Scholar will assist in the development ofa casebook on the ethical issues in collaborative community-based research,in the preparationpolicy briefs in relation to the codes of ethics of professional associations of researchers (such as the American Anthropolgical Association, American Educational Research Association, and American Sociological Association), in the organization ofan invitational conference on the ethical issues in collaborative community-based research, and participate in CCREC seminars, colloquia, and training projects as related to the Spencer Foundation funded work.  See ccrec.ucsc.edufor moreinformation about CCREC.

RANK:Postdoctoral Scholar

SALARY:$50,000/year.

BASICQUALIFICATIONS:Ph.D.or equivalent degreein a social science discipline, education, or philosophyby July2014;demonstrated record of research;and knowledge of research ethics.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:Experience with collaborative or participatory research methods; knowledge of IRBs and issues in research ethics; experience writing policy briefs; experience working with community-based organizations.

POSITION AVAILABLE:July 1, 2014.

TERM OF APPOINTMENT:One year, with possible extension, contingent upon availability of funding and positive performance review. For appointments within the University of California, the total duration of an individual’s postdoctoral service may not exceed five years, including postdoctoral service at other institutions. 

TO APPLY:Applications are accepted via the UCSC Academic Recruit online system, and must includea letter of applicationaddressing how you meet the basic qualifications;curriculum vitae;name, affliation, and contact information for 3 references;and a sample of published work.  Documents/materials must be submitted as PDF files. 

Apply at https://recruit.ucsc.edu/apply/JPF00090Refer to Position #JPF00090-14Tin all correspondence. 

CLOSING DATE:Review of applications will begin on March 17, 2014.  To ensure full consideration, applications should be completeby this date. The position will remain open until filled, but not later than5/2/2014. 

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