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• Postdoctoral Researcher: University of Chicago

  Salary

  TBD

  Closes

  No applications will be accepted after May 1, 2025

  Postdoctoral Researcher at the rank of Instructor – Behavioral Economics/Behavioral Science

  The Behavioral Insights and Parenting Lab (https://biplab.uchicago.edu) at the Harris School of Public Policy seeks a postdoctoral researcher interested in how children acquire human capital and how that shapes children’s social and economic outcomes. We seek a candidate with strong knowledge of econometrics, statistics, and data analytic skills relevant to designing and implementing experiments (in the lab or in the field), working with complex survey data, and/or developing new measures of children’s skills. The Postdoctoral researcher will work on independent and collaborative research under senior faculty members’ guidance. The post-doc will also teach two quarter-length courses per year (can include a mix of graduate and undergraduate teaching) and participate in the academic life of the school (including attending workshops and seminars). The position of postdoctoral researcher at the rank of instructor is initially for a one-year, renewable term.

  Candidates are expected to complete their PhD by the appointment start date and have a demonstrated record of research achievement. To apply for the position, candidates must submit their application through the University of Chicago’s Interfolio academic jobs board at: apply.interfolio.com/158743 . Applicants must upload a: 1) cover letter; 2) curriculum vitae; 3) one writing sample; 4) teaching statement; 5) research statement; and 6) two letters of recommendation. Applicants may also submit optional documents such as a third letter of reference and/or an additional writing sample. Review of applications will begin on December 6, 2024. No applications will be accepted after May 1, 2025.

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  All University departments and institutes are charged with building a faculty from a diversity of backgrounds and with diverse viewpoints; with cultivating an inclusive community that values freedom of expression; and with welcoming and supporting all their members.

  We seek a diverse pool of applicants who wish to join an academic community that places the highest value on rigorous inquiry and encourages diverse perspectives, experiences, groups of individuals, and ideas to inform and stimulate intellectual challenge, engagement, and exchange. The University’s Statements on Diversity are at https://provost.uchicago.edu/statements-diversity.

  The University of Chicago is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity/Disabled/Veterans Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, status as an individual with a disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see the University’s Notice of Nondiscrimination.

  Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call 773-834-3988 or email [email protected] with their request.

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• CALL FOR PAPERS - Understanding and Countering Disinformation and Propaganda

  Closes

  December, 31 2024

  Understanding and Countering Disinformation and Propaganda

  This special issue of Behavioral Science & Policy (BSP) aims to enhance both scholarly understanding of and policy measures to counteract disinformation and propaganda. Disinformation refers to the intentional and strategic dissemination of false information, while propaganda encompasses the dissemination of half-truths, false, or misleading information in the service of persuading the public of a particular viewpoint or (political) agenda. Specifically, the special issue seeks to foster a dialogue on the origins of disinformation and propaganda, people’s susceptibility to them, their spread dynamics, effects on public opinion, and behavioral interventions  to counteract them.

  We envision this special issue as a platform for comprehending and mitigating the impact of disinformation and propaganda spread by industry actors, governmental authorities and government-sponsored political actors, special interest groups, individual agents (e.g., influencers, elites) on social media platforms, and others. We are particularly interested in submissions examining rhetoric related to politicized social issues.

  We welcome submissions from a broad spectrum of behavioral sciences, including economics, sociology, psychology, communication, computational, and political science. Similarly, we encourage papers from various methodological traditions, including experimental and field empirical research, formal and computational modeling, and qualitative research. We also encourage submissions that explore the application of artificial intelligence, machine learning, and other advanced technological developments in producing and disseminating disinformation and propaganda. Additionally, we are open to essays that synthesize existing research on disinformation and propaganda while presenting a novel perspective, even if they lack original data.

  It is imperative that submitted papers not only advance a scientifically grounded understanding of issues related to disinformation or propaganda but also offer concrete practical implications for mitigating their effects or addressing their consequences. Interested authors are encouraged to submit their abstracts by December 31, 2024. Full papers will be requested for selected abstracts following the initial review.

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  Guest Editors

  Christopher Bail               -Duke University
  John T. Jost                         -New York University
  Mohamed Mostagir        -University of Michigan
  Maxim Sytch                      -University of Michigan
  Sander van der Linden  -University of Cambridge

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• BEHAVIORAL RESEARCHER & STRATEGIST / LEAD CONSULTANT: Appleseedimpact

  Salary

  USD$80-100K per year

  JD & Application: https://apply.workable.com/appleseed/j/9725A1F8A3/

  Appleseed is a behavioral agency for global development. We are obsessed with one big problem across the sector: important solutions failing to stick. Our clients are fighting to end poverty and protect the planet. When they struggle to engage people or drive uptake of a service, product, or idea, they put us on the case. Appleseed consultants dive deep—taking an ethnographic approach to investigate the challenge and uncover human insights. Then we help our clients design and bring about the changes required for impact.

  We are seeking seasoned and well-rounded behavioral practitioners (marketers, service designers, UX designers, ethnographers, etc.) to join our team of consultants. These collaborators would be client-facing and work both remotely and in the field. They must also share our core values and have the experience and disposition needed to thrive on a globally-distributed small team. We are hiring individuals for an initial project lasting ~4months, with the opportunity to join the Appleseed core team should the initial collaboration be a win-win.

  * Type of Role: Full time employee, starting as a Freelance Consultant on first project
  * Estimated Duration: 3-5 months for first project
  * Location and Start Date: please see project briefings in JD
  * Compensation: USD$80-100K per year salary, but starting with the first project rate (see JD)

  Working with Appleseed, collaborators may expect:
  * Flexible and fun organizational culture
  * Interesting and meaningful challenges and travel experience
  * Exposure to a network of top social impact leaders (doers and funders)
  * Small team of candid, curious, fun, and motivated colleagues

  👀 To read a briefing on the projects and role, or to apply, please visit: https://apply.workable.com/appleseed/j/9725A1F8A3/

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