POSITION OVERVIEW

Position title: Postdoctoral Scholar Employee
Salary range:A reasonable salary range estimate for this position is $66,737 - $71,908.
The posted UC academic salary scales (https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/compensation/2024-25-academic-salary-scales.html) set the minimum pay determined by rank and/or step at appointment. See the following table for the salary scale for this position - https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/2024-25/oct-2024-scales/t23.pdf
“Off-scale salaries”, i.e., a salary that is higher than the published system-wide salary at the designated rank and step, are offered when necessary to meet competitive conditions.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

The 21st Century China Center is pleased to announce a Postdoctoral Research Associate position in the China Data Lab in the area of Chinese politics. In addition to carrying out their own research, the appointees will work to support research in the China Data Lab. The Postdoctoral Research Associate can join existing research projects at CDL or initiate new data-driven and policy-relevant research under the supervision of CDL director, with the expectation that such research will result in future publications in academic journals or other venues. The position offers the opportunity to join a large community of China scholars with a strong track record of high-quality publications on data-driven research on Chinese politics and focus on policy impacts. The position will offer the opportunity to co-author papers with mentors committed to helping the selected candidate launch a successful academic career with a strong research pipeline.
The Associate will be expected to work on campus and actively engage in the intellectual life of the University. A Ph.D. in Political Science, Economics, Sociology, Statistics, or Computer Science or another quantitative or computational social science field with a research focus on Chinese politics is required. The candidate should have a strong background in research methodology and a demonstrated ability to produce high quality research papers.

QUALIFICATIONS

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)
Applicants are required to hold a Ph.D. or ABD in Political Science, Economics, Sociology, Statistics, or Computer Science or another quantitative or computational social science field with a research focus on Chinese politics.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

Document requirements
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Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
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Cover Letter
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Statement of Research
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Statement of Contributions to Diversity - Applicants should summarize their past or potential contributions to diversity. See our Faculty Equity site for more information.
(Optional)
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Academic Transcripts
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Research Paper - A dissertation chapter or a paper submitted for publication in the past year.
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Authorization to Release Information Form - The University of California is committed to creating and maintaining a community dedicated to the advancement, application, and transmission of knowledge and creative endeavors through academic excellence, where all individuals who participate in university programs and activities can work and learn together in a safe and secure environment, free of violence, harassment, discrimination, exploitation, or intimidation. With this commitment, UC San Diego requires all candidates for academic appointments to complete, sign, and upload the Misconduct Authorization of Information Release form into AP Recruit as part of their application. If the candidate does not include the signed authorization with the application materials, the application will be considered incomplete, and as with any incomplete application, will not receive further consideration. Although all applicants for faculty recruitments must complete the entire application, only finalists considered for positions will be subject to an institutional reference check.
https://aps.ucsd.edu/files/oars/AuthorizationReleaseofInformation_Form.pdf

REFERENCE REQUIREMENTS

• 2-3 required (contact information only)
  Apply link: https://apol-recruit.ucsd.edu/JPF04199
  Help contact: amariola@ucsd.edu

Please refer the Job description for details