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Opportunities
Post-Doctoral Research Associate
Essential Duties:
Conduct social policy research on criminal justice, substance abuse, public opinion, and related areas, in collaboration with a faculty mentor. Job duties may include program evaluation; technical assistance and consultation with state funding agencies and grant funded community program managers; outcome assessment (designing, gathering, analyzing, preparing, and presenting data for various projects); survey design and oversight; statistical analysis; report writing; occasional public presentations; coordination of and participation in community-based field research; and supervision of, assistance to, and cooperation with other WYSAC research staff. In addition, the successful applicant will prepare grant and contract applications, provide consultation or training to the public or University community, conduct workshops, travel to state, regional and national conferences. Responsibilities may also include literature searches to identify additional research and to assist in preparation of conference presentations and manuscripts for publication.
Minimum Qualifications:
A doctoral degree in a social science, applied statistics, or a related discipline is required, along with strong research skills, statistical competence, and methodological knowledge applicable to large-scale research projects. Specific technical experience needed includes data analysis, project direction, time management, and supervisory skills. In addition, applicants should demonstrate excellent writing, oral communication, and organizational skills in prior work settings. Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and clients in an entrepreneurial environment is essential.
Desired Qualifications:
A strong background in research design and policy research (knowledge of measurement and outcome research) is preferred. An understanding of issues and best practices in criminal justice, public health, education, survey research, and/or substance abuse prevention would be beneficial. Ability to create new survey and evaluation instruments as needed, data management, a thorough understanding of data analysis, and successful experience in securing contracts and grants for funded research are all highly desirable. Familiarity with Wyoming governmental agencies is also preferred.
Application Process:
Applicants should submit a letter of application that details academic and research experience related to this position, a resume, names and contact information for three references, and a copy of graduate transcript(s) if available to:
Trish Worley, Search Committee Chair
Wyoming Survey & Analysis Center
University of Wyoming
Department 3925, 1000 E. University Ave.
Laramie, WY 82070
PHONE: (307) 766-2189
FAX: (307) 766-2759
EMAIL: tworley1@uwyo.edu
Application Deadline:
Due to rapid growth and new contracts, WYSAC will continuously accept applications and review the applications as new positions become available.
Salary:
$52,000 per calendar year. Post-Doctoral Research Associates are considered to be Academic Professionals in the University’s personnel system, and receive fringe benefits consistent with those provided to other faculty at the University.
Start and End Dates:
Start date is contingent upon external funding. WYSAC positions are considered for renewal annually, based on job performance and the availability of renewed funding for related projects.
Research Scientist
Essential Duties:
Conduct social policy research on criminal justice, substance abuse, public opinion, and related areas. Job duties may include program evaluation; technical assistance and consultation with state funding agencies and grant funded community program managers; outcome assessment (designing, gathering, analyzing, preparing, and presenting data for various projects); survey design and oversight; statistical analysis; report writing; occasional public presentations; coordination of and participation in community-based field research; and supervision of, assistance to, and cooperation with other WYSAC research staff. In addition, the successful applicant will prepare grant and contract applications, provide consultation or training to the public or University community, conduct workshops, travel to state, regional and national conferences. Responsibilities may also include literature searches to identify additional research and to assist in preparation of conference presentations and manuscripts for publication.
Minimum Qualifications:
A master’s degree in a social science, applied statistics, or a related discipline is expected, along with strong research skills, statistical competence, and methodological knowledge applicable to large-scale research projects. Specific technical experience needed includes data analysis, project direction, time management, and supervisory skills. In addition, applicants should demonstrate excellent writing, oral communication, and organizational skills in prior work settings. Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and clients in an entrepreneurial environment is essential.
Desired Qualifications:
A doctoral degree with a strong background in research design and policy research (knowledge of measurement and outcome research) is preferred. An understanding of issues and best practices in criminal justice, public health, education, survey research, and/or substance abuse prevention would be beneficial. Ability to create new survey and evaluation instruments as needed, data management, a thorough understanding of data analysis, and successful experience in securing contracts and grants for funded research are all highly desirable. Familiarity with Wyoming governmental agencies is also preferred.
Application Process:
Applicants should submit a letter of application that details academic and research experience related to this position, a resume, names and contact information for three references, and a copy of graduate transcript(s) if available to:
Trish Worley, Search Committee Chair
Wyoming Survey & Analysis Center
University of Wyoming
Department 3925, 1000 E. University Ave.
Laramie, WY 82070
PHONE: (307) 766-2189
FAX: (307) 766-2759
EMAIL: tworley1@uwyo.edu
Application Deadline:
Due to rapid growth and new contracts, WYSAC will continuously accept applications and review the applications as new positions become available.
Salary:
Salary and rank are competitive and will be commensurate with experience and qualifications. Research Scientists include three ranks (Assistant, Associate, and Senior), are considered to be Academic Professionals in the University’s personnel system, and receive salaries and full benefits consistent with those provided to other faculty at the University
Start and End Dates:
Start date is contingent upon external funding. WYSAC positions are considered for renewal annually, based on job performance and the availability of renewed funding for related projects.
Social Policy Economist
Essential Duties:
Conduct economic analyses in support of social policy research. Topics areas include health, education, criminal justice, public opinion, and the environment. A wide range of economic methods are used including cost-benefit analysis, market analysis, utility analysis, decision analysis, risk analysis, and prioritization. The analyses require the use of a variety of econometric and other statistical techniques.
Job duties may also include program evaluation, technical assistance and consultation with state funding agencies and grant funded community program managers, survey design and oversight, statistical analysis, report writing, occasional public presentations, coordination of and participation in community-based field research, and supervision of, assistance to, and cooperation with other WYSAC research staff. In addition, the successful applicant will have responsibilities to prepare grant and contract applications, provide consultation or training to the public or University community, conduct workshops, travel to state, regional and national conferences. Responsibilities may also include literature searches to identify additional research and to assist in preparation of conference presentations and manuscripts for publication.
Minimum Qualifications:
A master’s degree in a social science, applied statistics, or a related discipline is expected, along with strong research skills, statistical competence, and methodological knowledge applicable to large-scale research projects. Specific technical experience needed includes data analysis, project direction, time management, and supervisory skills. In addition, applicants should demonstrate excellent writing, oral communication, and organizational skills in prior work settings. Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and clients in an entrepreneurial environment is essential.
Desired Qualifications:
A doctoral degree with a strong background in research design and policy research (knowledge of measurement and outcome research) is preferred. An understanding of issues and best practices in criminal justice, public health, education, survey research, and/or substance abuse prevention would be beneficial. Ability to create new survey and evaluation instruments as needed, data management, a thorough understanding of data analysis, and successful experience in securing contracts and grants for funded research are all highly desirable. Familiarity with Wyoming governmental agencies is also preferred.
Application Process:
Applicants should submit a letter of application that details academic and research experience related to this position, a resume, names and contact information for three references, and a copy of graduate transcript(s) if available to:
Trish Worley, Search Committee Chair
Wyoming Survey & Analysis Center
University of Wyoming
Department 3925, 1000 E. University Ave.
Laramie, WY 82070
PHONE: (307) 766-2189
FAX: (307) 766-2759
EMAIL: tworley1@uwyo.edu
Application Deadline:
Due to rapid growth and new contracts, WYSAC will continuously accept applications and review the applications as new positions become available.
Salary:
Salary and rank are competitive and will be commensurate with experience and qualifications. Research Scientists include three ranks (Assistant, Associate, and Senior), are considered to be Academic Professionals in the University’s personnel system, and receive salaries and full benefits consistent with those provided to other faculty at the University.
Start and End Dates:
Start date is contingent upon external funding. WYSAC positions are considered for renewal annually, based on job performance and the availability of renewed funding for related projects.
About WYSAC:
The Wyoming Survey & Analysis Center (WYSAC), a unit of the University of Wyoming, conducts evaluation research, policy studies, and polling under contract to governmental and private entities in Wyoming and throughout the Rocky Mountain region. Areas of particular research strength include criminal justice, substance abuse, education, and public opinion. The staff consists of more than 20 professional researchers with degrees in statistics, political science, psychology, sociology, economics, information technology, business, and other policy-relevant disciplines. Housed in the Laramie Plains Civic Center in downtown Laramie, Wyoming, WYSAC’s facilities have recently been expanded to include a fully equipped call center for computer-aided telephone interviewing. The University of Wyoming, the only four-year and graduate institution in the state, is a research-oriented, land-grant university with an enrollment of about 10,000 students on the Laramie campus. With a population of nearly 30,000 residents, Laramie is 45 minutes from the state capital of Cheyenne, and less than 3 hours north of Denver, Colorado. The Snowy Range ski area, Medicine Bow National Forest, and other venues for outdoor recreation are even closer.
The University of Wyoming is an equal opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
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