Under the direction of the Psychology Applied Research Center's Director and senior team members (Drs. Villanueva, Terry, Rej, De La Cruz Toledo He), the successful candidate will serve as a post doctoral fellow on the evaluation of The Los Angeles Mayor's Office of Gang Reduction and Youth Development (GRYD) Summer Night Lights (SNL) and the California Reducing Disparities Project Phase 2 Extension Statewide Evaluation.

 

Position Specific Responsibilities/Accountabilities

 

The Postdoctoral Fellow is a member who is appointed for a fixed-term period (i.e., 1 to 2 years) to pursue advanced training by assisting the center in specific research project(s) through:

¢ Co-leading data collection efforts and analysis of center primary and secondary datasets;

¢ Assisting with preparing presentations, technical reports, and briefs;

¢ Co-leading evaluation technical assistance and training with center community partners;

¢ Participating in training of research assistants and students as needed;

¢ Assisting with preparation of IRB applications;

¢ Developing 1 manuscript for publication based on center project findings;

¢ Working closely with executive and technical leadership team on center projects;

¢ Assisting with data collection efforts with community partners and other key stakeholders;

¢ Supervising and mentoring research support team members and students;

¢ Performing other research-related duties as assigned or requested.

 

Loyola Marymount University Expectations

Exhibit behavior that supports the mission, vision, and values of the university. Communicate and employ interpersonal actions that model high standards of professional, responsible, accountable, and ethical conduct. Demonstrate a commitment to outstanding customer service.

 

Requisite Qualifications

¢ Typically a Ph.D. or doctoral candidate in psychology, the social sciences, or a related field or equivalent experience.

¢ Incumbent will be expected to continue upgrading knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to keep abreast of regulation/policy changes.

¢ Minimum 2 years of research experience.

¢ Interest in and/or some research experience with CBPR and/or applied research relevant to center projects (e.g., health or mental health equity; environmental, systems and policy change; substance abuse prevention; etc.).

¢ Commitment to developing cultural intelligence (i.e., knowledge of, respect for, and skills to engage with those of other cultures or backgrounds).

¢ Strong work ethic and evidence of ability to conduct both independent and collaborative research with senior researchers, research assistants, and/or university students.

¢ Ability to design, organize, and implement specialized and/or advanced research methods or protocols.

¢ Ability to conduct advanced quantitative data analyses using SPSS, STATA or R and/or qualitative data analyses using Dedoose, NViVo, Atlas.Ti or other qualitative software.

¢Experience with developing user-friendly, engaging presentations and research tools using Powerpoint, CANVA, Mentimeter, Qualtrics, etc.

¢ Experience with developing Excel databases using complex formulas and functions.

¢ Strong organizational skills and a track record of working collaboratively with others in professional or extracurricular settings.

¢ High intrinsic motivation and excellent self-management. Ability to take responsibility in meeting deadlines and making progress without direct supervision.

 

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of this position.

 

Staff Term (Fixed Term)

 

Salary range

$66,560.00 - $75,200.00 Salary commensurate with education and experience.

 

Loyola Marymount University, a Carnegie classified R2 institution in the mainstream of American Catholic higher education, seeks outstanding applicants who value its mission and share its commitment to inclusive excellence, the education of the whole person, and the building of a just society. LMU is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing an environment free from discrimination and harassment as defined by federal, state and local law. We invite all persons in the full diversity of their being, life experience, and beliefs to apply. (Visit www.lmu.edu for more information.)