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Postdoctoral Fellow in Research Ethics and Integrity; Philosophy

University of North Carolina Charlotte
United States, North Carolina, Charlotte
Nov 19, 2024
Postdoctoral Fellow in Research Ethics and Integrity; Philosophy
Please see Special Instructions for more details.
Please upload the following documents with your electronic submission:
  1. Cover letter
  2. A detailed Curriculum Vitae
  3. Two reference letters
  4. A research statement (not more than one page) describing your previous research work and future goals.
UNC Charlotte Postdoc Benefits Information: https://gradlife.charlotte.edu/postdocs/benefits
The candidate chosen for this position will be required to provide an official transcript of their highest earned degree.
The candidate chosen for this position will be subject to a criminal background check.
Position Information
General Information


Position Number POST40
Working Title Postdoctoral Fellow in Research Ethics and Integrity; Philosophy
Division Academic Affairs
Department College of Humanities & Earth and Social Sciences (Col)
Work Unit Philosophy
Work Location Department of Philosophy
Vacancy Open To All Candidates
Position Designation Post Doc
Employment Type Temporary - Part-time
Hours per week 40
Work Schedule
Varies
Pay Rate 60,000
Minimum Experience/Education
The Postdoctoral appointee must have recently (within the last eight years) been awarded a Ph.D. or equivalent doctorate (e.g., Sc.D., M.D., JD, EdD).
Publication track record.
Familiarity with issues of research ethics and integrity and/or data/AI ethics, particularly in applied domains.
Teaching experience.
Departmental Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education:
- Previous training in research ethics (e.g., have previously taken a course in the
responsible conduct of research)
- Experience working in research teams
- Grant-writing experience
- Experience writing reports
- Qualitative or quantitative research experience
Duties and Responsibilities
A Postdoctoral Fellow (""postdoc"") is a professional apprenticeship designed to provide recent Ph.D. recipients with an opportunity to develop further the research skills acquired in their doctoral programs or to learn new research techniques, in preparation for an academic or research career. In the process of further developing their own research skills, it is expected that Postdoctoral Fellows will also play a significant role in the performance of research at the University and augment the role of graduate faculty in providing research instruction to graduate students. A Postdoctoral Fellow works under the supervision of a regular faculty member, who serves as a mentor to the Fellow, and it is expected that the faculty mentor will impart the realities, and variety, of scientific careers, and will encourage experiences outside the laboratory to broaden postdocs' aspirations. Within the confines of the particular research focus assigned by that faculty member, the Postdoctoral Fellow functions with a considerable degree of independence and has the freedom (and is expected) to publish the results of his or her research or scholarship during the period of appointment. Thus, the role of Postdoctoral Fellows is clearly differentiated from full-time technical employees.

Postdoc appointments are characterized by all of the following conditions:

* the appointee was recently (within the last eight years) awarded a Ph.D. or equivalent doctorate (e.g., Sc.D., M.D.);
* the appointment is temporary;
* the appointment involves substantially full-time research or scholarship;
* the appointment is viewed as preparatory for a full-time academic and/or research career;
* the appointee works under the supervision of a faculty member; and
* the appointee has the freedom and is expected to publish the results of his or her research or scholarship during the period of appointment.

As an EOE/AA employer and an ADVANCE Institution that strives to create an academic climate in which the dignity of all individuals is respected and maintained, the University of North Carolina at Charlotte encourages applications from all underrepresented groups. Applicants subject to criminal background check.
Other Work/Responsibilities

  1. Research: conduct one's own research and grant-writing; aid in completing a current NSF project on authorship (including participating in publications); aid in writing new grant proposals.
  2. Collaborate with the Graduate School and the Office of Research Protections and Integrity on institutional efforts to support and enhance a culture of research integrity, such as helping to initiate Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR) training processes for faculty in accordance with new federal sponsors requirements; standardizing RCR courses among various departments and colleges; developing training for research misconduct committee members; and building a program for faculty in need of improving research integrity practices. Review and assess the use of plagiarism software and campus needs and demands for potential expansion of its use.
  3. Aid the Department of Philosophy in the MA with a concentration in research and data ethics by mentoring students; identifying potential employers; developing possible curriculum elements; and identifying other needed skills for these positions.
  4. Teach one graduate, multi-disciplinary course (2 credit hours) per semester in Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR)

Necessary Licenses or Certifications
Proposed Hire Date 01/06/2025
Expected Length of Assignment
Posting Open Date 04/22/2024
Posting Close Date 11/30/2024
Special Notes to Applicants
Please upload the following documents with your electronic submission:

  1. Cover letter
  2. A detailed Curriculum Vitae
  3. Two reference letters
  4. A research statement (not more than one page) describing your previous research work and future goals.


UNC Charlotte Postdoc Benefits Information: https://gradlife.charlotte.edu/postdocs/benefits
The candidate chosen for this position will be required to provide an official transcript of their highest earned degree.
The candidate chosen for this position will be subject to a criminal background check.

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  1. How did you hear about this employment opportunity?

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Applicant Documents
Required Documents

  1. Cover Letter / Letter of Interest
  2. Resume / Curriculum Vitae
  3. Contact Information for References
  4. Research Interest Statement


Optional Documents

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