Postdoctoral Researcher in Careers and Staffing at Wharton People Analytics
This is an advertisement for a postdoctoral research position at the Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania. Wharton People Analytics is seeking a postdoctoral researcher to assist in the development of research projects in people analytics, primarily in collaboration with Professor Matthew Bidwell. The projects aim to examine the structure of modern careers, the role organizations play in shaping those careers, and the techniques that best establish a fit between workers moves and the demands of their roles.
The role will have two main responsibilities. In the initial phases of the project, the postdoctoral researcher will liaise with companies as we seek to build partnerships for this research. Activities may include contacting companies, learning about their activities and needs, setting up small conferences, and writing research proposals. As the project develops, we will gather and analyze data. The postdoctoral researcher will be expected to take the lead in this process.
Successful candidates will be expected to have the following competences:
· Ability to effectively manage relationships in a corporate setting with strong written and oral communication skills.
· Ability to manage and analyze large datasets, through familiarity with at least one programming environment (e.g. R, Stata, Python) and preferably more.
· Familiarity with conducting multivariate statistical analyses
· Ability to work independently and be proactive in developing a research project.
· A good grasp of fundamental concepts around employment and careers
Although we are open to a variety of profiles, we believe that the successful candidate is likely to benefit from having had some of the following experiences:
· PhD (or ABD) in management, sociology, economics, industrial relations or IO psychology with a focus on employment issues
· Previous experience in conducting statistical analyses
· Work experience in a corporate setting
The salary will be between $50,000 and $67,000 depending on qualifications and years of experience. Benefits include health insurance and paid vacation and sick leave.
To apply, please e-mail your CV, cover letter, one representative publication or working paper, and the names and contact information for two references to Tanya Gulati (tgulati@wharton.upenn.edu) by March 31, 2017.
The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity employer. Minorities / women / individuals with disabilities / protected veterans are strongly encouraged to apply.
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Tanya Gulati
415-699-9071