What are the responsibilities and job description for the Postdoctoral Research Associate Position position at ASA Career Center (American Sociological Association)?
**About the Role**
We are seeking a talented and motivated postdoctoral fellow/research associate to join our team at the ASA Career Center (American Sociological Association). The successful candidate will have the opportunity to contribute to innovative social science research on various issues related to rural development and agricultural economics.
The role involves conducting survey research on rural and farm quality of life, farm and business management decision-making, and working with existing data sets on agriculture, forestry, and rural industries regarding the challenges and opportunities for rural Alabama.
This is a benefit-eligible, non-tenure track position that requires an earned Ph.D. in sociology, rural sociology, demography, agricultural economics, or a related field at the time employment begins and relevant experience using quantitative methods.
**Responsibilities and Expectations**
- Design and implement survey research studies on rural and farm quality of life and farm and business management decision-making
- Analyze and interpret large datasets on agriculture, forestry, and rural industries
- Collaborate with faculty members on USDA funded research projects
- Publish research findings in reputable academic journals
**Qualifications and Requirements**
- Earned Ph.D. in sociology, rural sociology, demography, agricultural economics, or a related field at the time employment begins
- Relevant experience using quantitative methods
- Strong analytical and statistical skills
- Excellent command of quantitative software (e.g., STATA, R, Python)
