Syracuse University's School of Information Studies is seeking a postdoctoral research associate in the area of eResearch and eScience. eResearch lies at the intersection of the information studies and other research disciplines and is concerned with the management, sharing, analysis, and long term curation of digital research data. The School of Information Studies has researchers active in various areas related to eResearch and an emerging graduate educational program in eScience.
The position requires a doctoral degree in information science, computer science, social science, natural science, physical science, or an interdisciplinary science area completed prior to December 31, 2011. Preference will be given to an intellectual generalist with a demonstrated ability to cross disciplinary boundaries effectively. Excellent written and oral communication skills in English are critical. Superior analytical skills and demonstrated experience working with a variety of research data types are a must. Prior experience with external funding, grant writing, and/or award management is a necessity. Scripting, programming, database, or other information technology experience would be a strong plus. A cover letter, curriculum vitae, and a list of three or more referees should accompany the application.
Duties will include locating and applying for external funding opportunities, forming and managing collaborative research teams, working with faculty and doctoral students to produce research, program management and evaluation, and optional opportunities to teach undergraduate and graduate students.
Applicants should go to https://www.sujobopps.com and search for job #027632. Review of applications began on May 13, 2011.
A new educational focus is emerging in some institutions of higher education. These schools are taking an interdisciplinary approach to educating tomorrow’s information professionals, by mixing together science, technology, social science, and design. These new programs are beginning to educate students in these new professions – not as programmers or coders or software developers, but as professional analysts, architects, and creators of our planet’s critical information infrastructure.