The Social Science Research Institute (SSRI) is the interdisciplinary social science research institute of Duke University. SSRI’s core mission is to catalyze and produce pioneering social science research and methods across the social and behavioral sciences.
This position will work as a team member in conjunction with the Social Science Research Institute at Duke University and invites applications for a Postdoctoral Associate in survey research methods. The Associate will have four primary responsibilities: (1) collaborate on research leading to publication; (2) advise social and behavioral scientists on campus on issues of survey design, implementation, and analysis; (3) teach workshops and develop resources on survey research tools and methods, including the Qualtrics online survey software that Duke provides to its user communities; (4) support and assist with the operation and administration of the Duke Initiative on Survey Methodology (https://dism.duke.edu/). Interested candidates can also have a shared appointment with the Duke Polarization Lab (https://www.polarizationlab.com/). The Associate will be supervised by Dr. Sunshine Hillygus, professor of political science and public policy and director of DISM.
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in survey methods, experience conducting survey research, and familiarity with survey and statistical software and will hold a Ph.D in a social or behavioral science discipline. The Associate will be expected to participate in research leading to publication. Responsibility, initiative, good judgment, and the ability to work well on a team are required. This position is full-time, offers a salary of $65,000, and is eligible for benefits. Further information about Duke University’s post-doctoral positions and the policies guiding their administration is available online: https://tinyurl.com/DukePostdocPolicies.
Though there is some flexibility concerning the start date, preference will generally be given to candidates available for a start date of July 1, 2025. Applicants should submit their CVs, a brief statement of their background and interests, and contact information for at least three references. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis; all applications received by 2/28/2025 will be considered.