Postdoctoral Research Associate, Child Welfare Research

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The Postdoctoral Researcher will manage and analyze complex datasets; design organize and conduct advanced quantitative and qualitative analyses using established scientific methods and protocols; and when appropriate develop and implement new analytical approaches. Responsibilities include summarizing findings and preparing reports manuscripts and other scholarly products for publication and dissemination. The position offers opportunities to collaborate closely with faculty and staff contribute to interdisciplinary research initiatives and mentor students research staff and other junior colleagues in a collaborative and supportive research environment.

Required Minimum Qualifications:

• PhD in Human Development and Family Studies
• Demonstrated experience conducting child welfare research including the analysis of child welfare data and/or evaluation of child welfare programs and services.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience conducting quantitative data analysis using SPSS SAS or Stata.
• Experience working with administrative data including data cleaning management and analysis.
• Experience conducting research or evaluation related to state agencies public programs child welfare systems or other human service programs.

Department/Program & College Description:
The Department of Human Development and Family Studies (HDFS) in the College of Health and Human Sciences at Iowa State University is dedicated to advancing research education and outreach that improve individual family and community well-being across the lifespan. Faculty staff and students engage in interdisciplinary scholarship addressing child development family relationships health and well-being prevention and intervention programs and public policy. The department fosters a collaborative environment that supports innovative research student mentorship and community-engaged partnerships.

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College of Health and Human Sciences College of Health and Human Sciences

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Why Choose Iowa State University
Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits including medical and dental as well as:

• Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
• Generous vacation holiday and sick time and leave plans
• Onsite childcare (Ames Iowa)
• Life insurance and long-term disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Various voluntary benefits and discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellbeing program
• Iowa State offers WorkFlex options for some positions. WorkFlex offers flexibility on when where and how you do your work. For more information please speak with the Hiring Manager.

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