Postdoctoral Associate

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Appointments are limited-term and are designed for those who have recently received a doctorate. Appointments are made to academic departments with the approval of the department head and may require senior officer approval. Appointments are usually for not less than one term and are normally not renewed beyond a total of five years. This appointment is not intended for long-term, indefinite, or career appointments.

The George Washington University Institute for Data, Democracy and Politics (IDDP) seeks exceptional candidates for a full-time, academic research position at the rank of Postdoctoral Associate. The mission of IDDP is to help society understand critical challenges that arise at the intersection of digital technology, media, and democracy, in turn informing sound policy solutions. IDDP is committed to supporting rigorous, evidence-based research that advances democratic values. The position is for a one-year term, with the possibility to extend.

The Postdoctoral Associate will work closely on topics related to IDDP’s mission. The researcher will have deep expertise in computational approaches to social science, including but not limited to the collection and analysis of large amounts of data. The applicant will be intimately familiar with sophisticated analytic and computational tools and will have a demonstrated record of their use. This position is located at GW’s Foggy Bottom campus in Washington, DC, and will report to the Institute’s Co-Faculty Director Dr. Catie Bailard.

This postdoctoral associate will participate in the planning of original research, analyze and interpret data, publish results, represent the university at conferences and meetings, and may develop new theories and methodologies. Extensive experience using R, Python, or similar tools are a key requirement for the position, and successful candidates should show potential to excel in tasks related to computational social science research. This position may also help lead and direct the work of research assistants and other staff. This role performs work under the supervision of experienced researchers.

Minimum Qualifications:

Applicants must have fulfilled all requirements for the award of a PhD or equivalent qualification in a relevant field by the date of employment.

Desired Qualifications:

• Collaborate with affiliated researchers and faculty pursuing more narrowly specified projects in addition to the pursuit of individual project interests.
• Conceptualize, design, and analyze computational social science research related to IDDP’s mission.
• Perform other related duties as assigned. The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that are logically related to the position.

This position has a desired start date of August 4, 2025, but there are options to be flexible.

Hiring Range: $61,008 - $80,000

Healthcare Benefits: GW offers a comprehensive benefit package for Postdoc Associates and Scholars that includes medical, dental, vision, life & disability insurance, time off & leave, well-being, and various voluntary benefits. Postdoc Scholars may also be eligible for retirement savings and tuition programs. For program details and eligibility, please visit GW Postdoc Benefits.

II. POSITION INFORMATION

Posting Number: P010101

Job Open Date: 04/21/2025

Job Close Date: 05/31/2025

Part-time / Full-time: Full Time Exempt

Total Hours per Week: 40

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:30AM – 5:00PM

Campus Location: Foggy Bottom, Washington, D.C.

College/School/Department: Columbian College of Arts & Sciences (CCAS)

Expected duration of appointment: 2 Years

Position Designation: Hybrid

Special Instructions to Applicants: Employees in this subfamily are responsible for designing and conducting experiments in a controlled laboratory setting. Duties may include performing experiments, collecting, analyzing, and reporting data.

Required Background Check: Criminal History Screening, Education/Degree/Certifications Verification, Social Security Number Trace, and Sex Offender Registry Search.

EEO Statement: The university is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that does not unlawfully discriminate in any of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Do you have a Doctorate Degree?
  • Yes
  • No
• * If you are a current staff or research employee at The George Washington University, have you successfully completed your Introductory Employment Period (IEP)?
  • Yes, I have successfully completed my IEP
  • No, I have not completed my IEP
  • Not Applicable
• * What is your expected salary range?

  (Open Ended Question)

Required Documents:

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae
• Statement of Research Interest
• Sample Publications
• Names and Contact Information for References

Optional Documents: