Position Summary:

• Contributes substantively to research projects with expertise in one or more areas: computational social science methods; qualitative and field-based approaches; or policy analysis related to social media and democracy.
• Develops data pipelines and models for collecting and analyzing data from social media platforms and users.
• Fields surveys and experimental studies to analyze the effects of technologies on political behaviors.
• Conducts field research including interviews to understand how social media impacts society.
• Assists Director with the research project management from start to finish including developing project plans, publishing academic and policy reports, supervising and mentoring Graduate Assistants and student interns, managing outside research consultants and vendors, and ensuring the integrity of data and compliance with IRBs.
• Promotes the Hub's research products through policy and academic publications, email newsletters, social media, and other venues to build the profile of the Hub.
• Develops partnerships across Rutgers academic units, other universities, think tanks, industry, and civic organizations.
• Represents the Hub at conferences, policy forums, and academic events at the state and national levels.
• Takes initiative in developing new lines of research, refining ongoing projects, and securing external partnerships.
• Collaborates with the Director to organize public events and workshops showcasing Hub research and advancing public dialogue.
• Supports grant writing and development of external funding opportunities.
• Participates in cross-team and Institute-wide projects at the RDL and Eagleton Institute of Politics.

Minimum Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree and five years of social science research experience on social media and/or democracy, with increasing responsibility or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience that demonstrates expertise in project management, research methods, and issues relevant to technology and democracy.

City: New Brunswick

State: NJ

Equipment Utilized:

• Microsoft Office Suite — Outlook Email/Calendar, Word/PowerPoint/Excel, Teams.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• Eagleton offices are located within a historic building with no elevator.
• The duties of this position regularly involve navigating stairs numerous times a day.
• An applicant may request a reasonable accommodation if they have a disability that restricts them in their ability to climb and/or navigate stairs.

Special Conditions:

• Ability to work evenings occasionally during the academic year and some weekends.
• This position is paid from a five-year gift, and continuation is contingent upon available funds.

Salary: Maximum salary of $110,000

Posting Number: 25ST2453

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