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• Behavioral Scientist: Duke Kunshan University

  Location

  Shanghai

  Position Type

  Open-rank multi-year visiting faculty position in Behavioral Science and/or Psychology

  Closes

  Priority will be given to applications received by February 15, 2023; we will accept applications until the positions are filled.

  Duke Kunshan University (DKU) invites applications to an open-rank multi-year visiting faculty position in Behavioral Science and/or Psychology beginning in the academic year 2023-2024. We are looking for a behavioral scientist with training in psychology and/or research experience in psychology. The ability to use quantitative research methods, with expertise in cognitive psychology, social psychology and/or political psychology is a plus. The successful candidate will be expected to teach Introduction to Psychology and Introduction to Behavioural Science, as well as courses in her/his areas of expertise.

  As an international intellectual community that encourages diversity, openness and creative learning, DKU welcomes outstanding faculty from around the world who contribute diverse perspectives and experiences to a global learning and research environment. DKU particularly welcomes applications from underrepresented groups and minorities.

  In order to meet Chinese visa requirements, prior to the position start date international (non-Chinese) candidates must have worked full-time (work experience obtained while studying full-time is not considered as full-time work experience) for at least two years in a relevant area (including post-doctoral work) after receiving their Bachelor’s degree, or begin their appointment at DKU within 12 months of obtaining their master’s degree/Ph.D. and without having work experience between graduation date on master’s degree diploma/Ph.D. diploma and position start date.

  DKU is a collaborative partnership of Duke University, Wuhan University and the Municipality of Kunshan, China (https://dukekunshan.edu.cn/). Our campus provides an innovative and robustly interdisciplinary undergraduate liberal arts experience to a student body that will number 2000 students and 150+ faculty, with an acceptance rate of <8% and a student body represented by over 60 countries. We also offer a discrete number of Master’s level graduate programs. The DKU pedagogical model draws on the best of Duke’s educational experience and resources to reimagine undergraduate instruction on an intimate campus setting.

  Similar to the best liberal arts colleges in the United States, DKU values dedication to teaching excellence in a liberal arts environment, as well as a strong commitment to successful scholarly engagement and research. This includes research with undergraduate students. As a whole, the Duke Kunshan faculty will have strong commitments to teaching and research, and outstanding quality in both areas will be highly valued.

  Candidates must hold a Ph.D. degree or equivalent in a relevant field. Research experience at a postdoctoral level (or greater) and teaching experience are desirable, as is experience working in an interdisciplinary setting. Applicants should provide a cover letter including a clear statement of the candidate’s specific interest in DKU, a curriculum vitae, a research statement, a teaching statement, and three reference letters. All materials should be submitted through Academic Jobs Online: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/23375. The search committee also invites and encourages letters of nomination for potential candidates. Nominations and questions about the positions may be sent to [email protected] using “Behavioral Science” as the subject line. Priority will be given to applications received by February 15, 2023; we will accept applications until the positions are filled.

  The DKU campus is 37 miles west of Shanghai in Kunshan, and is connected to Shanghai via an 18-minute high-speed train and a subway-light rail train system. DKU provides internationally competitive compensation, housing allowance, child education benefits (for applicable faculty positions), and a discretionary fund or start-up package.

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• Data Analyst: Delivery Associates

  DA is currently looking for a Data Analyst. This role will be a full-time position with Delivery Associates but embedded with the City of Orlando for a one-year role to accelerate progress and impact of the city’s Community Response Team initiative. This is an opportunity for a mixed-methods researcher who is keen to leverage quantiative and qualitative data to bring a behavioral lens to understand if the city is meeting resident needs, and if not, how it can improve its approach, as well as to help the city improve its capacity to understand and leverage data on service delivery.

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• Assistant/Associate Professor in Specialty Crop Sales and Marketing: California Polytechnic State University

  Location

  San Luis Obispo, CA

   

  ASSISTANT/ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR

   

  AGRIBUSINESS DEPARTMENT

   

  POSITION:

   

  Assistant/Associate Professor in Specialty Crop Sales and Marketing

   

  The Agribusiness Department in the College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, CA, is seeking a full-time, academic year, tenure‐track Assistant/Associate Professor with an emphasis on Specialty Crop Sales and Marketing starting September 14, 2023. Rank and salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

  This position will build on Cal Poly’s strong position within the California agricultural industry to train the next generation of sales and marketing leaders. Teaching responsibilities may include undergraduate courses such as introductory and advanced sales, food and fiber marketing, advanced produce marketing, and global agricultural marketing. Collaborations with other departments in the college are encouraged, and the successful candidate may have the opportunity to teach sales and marketing courses outside of the Agribusiness Department such as experiential marketing, and marketing and sales for wine and dairy products.  The successful candidate will also be expected to build a network of high-quality guest lecturers from the region to assist in teaching these topics.  Candidates with backgrounds in digital marketing or experimental methods will be particularly well received.

  Additional expectations may include supervision of undergraduate senior projects, advising student clubs and national competition teams, and teaching in a professional development or certificate program that caters to the agricultural industry in California. The successful candidate is expected to participate in scholarly activities (i.e., research, grant writing, publications, presentations) as part of their professional development. Research collaborations with undergraduate students are particularly valued. The successful candidate is also expected to provide service on committees for the department, college, and university, as well as service to state, national, and professional organizations.

  At California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, we believe that cultivating an environment that embraces and promotes diversity is fundamental to the success of our students, our employees and our community. Bringing people together from different backgrounds, experiences and value systems fosters the innovative and creative thinking that exemplifies Cal Poly’s values of free inquiry, cultural and intellectual diversity, mutual respect, civic engagement, and social and environmental responsibility. Cal Poly’s commitment to diversity informs our efforts in recruitment, hiring and retention. California Polytechnic State University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.

   

  REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS/SPECIALIZED SKILLS

  An earned doctorate in Marketing, Business, Agribusiness, Agricultural Economics, Consumer Behavior, or related field is required. Candidates must demonstrate excellence in teaching, effective communication, interpersonal skills, and the ability to be a productive team player. Candidates must also demonstrate an ability to initiate, complete, secure external funding, and publish research.  The ability to interact well with peers, students, industry partners, and the general public is essential.

  Particular attention will be afforded to candidates who have productive records of teaching, scholarly activity, and student-involved research that would strengthen current department activities.  Candidates must demonstrate a positive commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in teaching, research, and/or service.

  Excellent written and oral communication skills and strong interests in undergraduate teaching are required.

  Demonstrated experience and commitment to student-centered learning and teaching, as well as the ability to collaboratively work in multidisciplinary settings is required. Demonstrated proficiency in written and oral use of the English language is required.

   

  PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS

  Preference will be given to candidates with professional experience in fresh produce and/or specialty crop sales and/or marketing. Preference will be given to candidates with university-level teaching experience and relevant coursework. Experience working with diverse populations and fostering a collaborative, supportive, and inclusive environment. University level teaching experience and a record of successful academic research and the ability to generate external funding is preferred.

   

  SPECIAL CONDITIONS

  The person holding this position is considered a ‘mandated reporter’ under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.

  Following a conditional offer of employment, a background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate may start work with Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may result in the withdrawal of the offer of employment. Note: Cal Poly cannot deny an applicant a position solely or in part due to a criminal conviction history until it has performed an individualized assessment and linked the relevant conviction history with specific job duties in the position being sought.

  Please note: Current employees who are offered positions on campus will be required to undergo a background check for any position where a background check is required by law or that Cal Poly has designated as sensitive. Sensitive positions are those requiring heightened scrutiny of individuals holding the position based on potential for harm to children, concerns for the safety and security of people, animals, or property, or heightened risk of financial loss to Cal Poly or individuals in the university community.

  For health and well-being, Cal Poly is a smoke & tobacco-free campus. The university is committed to promoting a healthy environment for all members of our community.

  CSU requires faculty, staff, and students who are accessing campus facilities to be immunized against COVID-19 or declare a medical or religious exemption from doing so.  Any candidates advanced in a search process should be prepared to comply with this requirement. The systemwide policy can be found at CSU Vaccination Policy and questions may be sent to [email protected].

  In accordance with the California State University (CSU) Out-of-State Employment Policy, the CSU is a state entity whose business operations reside within the State of California and prohibits hiring employees to perform CSU related work outside of California.

  ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT

  The Agribusiness Department of the College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences is comprised of over 600 undergraduate students and 10 tenured/tenure track faculty. The program offers a B.S. in Agribusiness. The curriculum focuses on the value-added food sector, finance and risk management, data analytics, supply chain management and the retail sector. Experiential learning and industry interaction are integral components of the curriculum. The department has garnered numerous national student contest awards in National Agricultural Marketing Association, Food Distribution Research Society, and the National Grocers Association. The department’s research and education activities are conducted on a wide array of issues that include new and emerging industries, supply chain management, agribusiness management, decision sciences, regulatory and land use policy and technological adaptation in agriculture.

  HOW TO APPLY

  Review begins January 3, 2023. Applicants are encouraged to submit materials by January 3, 2023, for full consideration; however, applications received after this date may be considered. Interested candidates must attach (1) cover letter, (2) resume/curriculum vitae, (3) unofficial transcripts of the highest degree, (4) statement of teaching philosophy, (5) goals and plans for research, (6) a statement describing the candidate’s experience(s) with diversity, equity, and inclusion and how their experiences have prepared them to advance Cal Poly’s commitment to inclusive excellence (https://diversity.calpoly.edu/inclusive-excellence), and (7) at least three professional references with names and email addresses when completing the online faculty application. The selected candidate will be required to provide sealed official transcripts prior to appointment for final consideration. Inquiries can be directed to Dr. Richard Volpe, Agribusiness Department, (805) 756-5030, [email protected]

   

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• Apply for an OES Fellowship today!: OES

  Apply for an OES Fellowship today!

  We are excited to announce that the GSA Office of Evaluation Sciences (OES) is accepting applications for the 2023 Fellowship. All fellowship positions will be remote and location flexible within the United States. Fellows will serve at least a one year term, with availability to serve additional years preferred.

  OES is a team of interdisciplinary experts that works across the federal government to help agencies build and use evidence. We partner with federal agencies to answer priority questions with rigorous evaluation methods and administrative data. We design and conduct impact evaluations of programs and evidence-based program changes. To date, OES has completed nearly 100 impact evaluations with dozens of agency partners. 

  Our evaluations, in collaboration with agency partners, span areas such as increasing environmental protection, supporting equitable delivery of the American Rescue Plan, improving public health outcomes, and increasing educational opportunity. Join the OES team if you are interested in working closely with key decision makers in government and evaluating promising interventions at a national scale!

  Learn more about the OES Fellowship here.

  • Annual Fellowship and Federal Details: Team members work alongside agency collaborators to make concrete recommendations on how to improve government and evaluate impact using administrative data. 

  Please share this announcement with your colleagues and share any questions you have with the OES team by emailing us at [email protected].

  Please note that our team will also be holding two office hours in December to answer any questions you may have about our team, work, or the application process. 

  • Thursday, December 8, 2022 2:30-3:30 pm EST: Register here 

  Tuesday, December 13, 2022 1-2 pm EST: Register here

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• Assistant Professor of Health Equity and Public Policy: Cornell University

  For complete description and application process please see this link: https://apps.hr.cornell.edu/recruiting/facultyview.cfm?posting_id=_JOB_POSTING-3-58516

  Assistant Professor of Health Equity and Public Policy

  The Cornell Jeb E. Brooks School of Public Policy at Cornell University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Health Equity and Public Policy. We seek an early career social scientist whose research and teaching interests address policy-relevant issues relating to health equity. We welcome applicants with scholarly training and expertise in public policy and health policy. The successful candidate will be part of a major hiring initiative at Cornell’s new Brooks School of Public Policy. Qualifications include a Ph.D. in a field related to Public Policy and/or Health Policy.

  We will begin reviewing applications on November 15th, and applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Applications must include: (a) Cover letter; (b) Curriculum vitae; (c) Research statement; (d) Teaching statement; (e) Up to three examples of written work(s); (f) Statement of contribution to diversity; and (g) Names of three references (final candidates will be asked to submit letters later).

  Questions about the position and the search can be sent to the search committee co-chairs, Dr.’s Jamila Michener and Jeff Niederdeppe.

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• Program Head, Investor Research and Behavioural Insights: The Ontario Securities Commission (OSC)

  Location

  Downtown Toronto

  Salary

  TBD

  POSITION PROFILE

  Client Organization:                 The Ontario Securities Commission (OSC)

  Position Title:                          Program Head, Investor Research and Behavioural Insights

  Reports To:                              Director, Investor Office

  Location:                                  Downtown Toronto

   

  BACKGROUND

  The Ontario Securities Commission (OSC or Commission) is the statutory body responsible for regulating Ontario’s capital markets. The Commission’s mandate is to provide protection to investors from unfair, improper, or fraudulent practices, to foster fair and efficient capital markets and confidence in capital markets, and to contribute to the stability of the financial system and the reduction of systemic risk.

  We offer a diverse, fair and flexible hybrid work environment and take pride in our challenging and rewarding work. As we believe in rewarding outstanding performance, we offer a highly attractive, competitive base salary, generous performance pay, a highly sought after defined benefit pension plan and a comprehensive range of benefits programs with premiums paid by the OSC. 

  The OSC is the only securities regulator in Canada to create a dedicated Investor Office with an aim to achieve better investor outcomes. The Investor Office sets the strategic direction and leads the OSC’s efforts in investor engagement, education, outreach and research. The Investor Office also brings investor perspectives to the organization and contributes to policy development. To support this work, the Investor Office uses research and behavioural science to test policy proposals and explore how emerging capital market trends are affecting retail investors.

  THE OPPORTUNITY

  The Program Head leads the Investor Office Research and Behavioural Insights Team (IORBIT). Through this high-impact team, the OSC applies behavioural science and other research methods and techniques to policy and operational activities. IORBIT uses quantitative and qualitative research methods (i.e., experimentation, testing, surveys, and more) to support evidence-based decision making throughout the OSC. Your work with IORBIT will be highly valued within and outside the organization. And as the only securities regulator in Canada in this space, we are at the cutting edge of capital markets and regulation.

  KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Oversee the development, prioritization and implementation of the investor and behavioural insights research portfolio aligned with OSC and Investor Office objectives.
  • Lead and work with the Investor Office Research and Behavioural Insights Team (IORBIT) and external consultants to conduct investor research and behavioural insights project work.
  • Provide guidance and mentorship to the team and oversee their day-to-day activities.
  • Proactively seek out and identify areas where investor research, behavioural insights and testing would improve the OSC’s regulatory work.
  • Oversee the design and implementation of experiments including randomized control trials in field and online environments.
  • Provide leadership at the OSC to ensure that policy and operational decisions incorporate investor research and behavioural insights testing where appropriate.
  • Oversee the development of position and research papers for public and internal audiences
  • Present research results at conferences/events.
  • Manage OSC relationships with behavioural insights stakeholders, including academics, in-house practitioners, and the broader community of practice.
  • Establish and maintain good working relationships with stakeholders including investors and investor advocates, market participants, academics, regulators, and other organizations and community groups.
  • Assist the Director in the development and implementation of business planning, financial management, risk management, and management reporting.

  EXPERIENCE & ABILITIES

  • Ability to understand complex public policy problems and use social science research methods to inform responses to these challenges.
  • Relevant experience applying behavioural insights and managing complex research projects.
  • Strong research and analysis skills, with a demonstrated ability to integrate primary and secondary information to derive actionable insights.
  • Strong quantitative capabilities. Knowledgeable of statistical analysis tools such as R, STATA or SPSS and data visualization tools such as Tableau.
  • Experience analyzing experimental data using econometrics and other advance statistical techniques.
  • Excellent writing skills and the ability to deliver effective presentations to audiences.
  • High level of business acumen, decision-making and problem-solving ability.
  • Works well with individuals at all levels and across sectors.
  • In-depth knowledge of the operations of the capital markets in Ontario, Canada and globally
  • Relevant experience in capital markets / securities / financial services is an asset.
  • Master’s degree in behavioural science, economics, psychology or equivalent relevant field is an asset
  • Successful completion of the Canadian Securities Course is an asset.

   

  CONTACT INFORMATION

  If you are interested in exploring this unique opportunity, please contact one of the following:

  Co-Lead Partner:                            Jon Nagamatsu

  Phone number:                                416-928-4542

  Email:                                             [email protected]

   

  Co-Lead Partner:                            Caroline McLean

  Phone number:                                416-928-4539

  Email:                                             [email protected]

   

  Consultant:                                    Matt Dyck

  Phone number:                                416-640-4315

  Email:                                             [email protected]

   

   

  The OSC is committed to diversity and providing an inclusive workplace. It is their priority to ensure employment opportunities are visible and barrier-free to all under-represented groups including but not limited to, Indigenous, Black and racialized groups, people with disabilities, women and people from the LGBTQ2S community, to achieve an employee demographic profile reflective of the demographic profile of Ontarians. 

  The OSC is a proud partner with the following organizations: BlackNorth Initiative, Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion, and Pride at Work Canada. If you require an accommodation during the recruitment process, please let us know. While we thank all applicants for their interest, only those candidates selected for interview will be contacted.

   

  ABOUT LHH KNIGHTSBRIDGE – www.lhhknightsbridge.com

  LHH helps organizations simplify the complexity associated with transforming their leadership and workforce so they can accelerate results, with less risk. As global leaders in Talent and Leadership Development, Career Solutions and Executive, Interim and Mid-Level Search, we assist organizations in finding new talent, and helping their employees navigate change, become better leaders, develop better careers, and transition into new jobs.

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• Product Manager: University of Chicago

  Salary

  TBD

  Position: Product Manager
  Reports to: Director of the Tools of Thought Initiative
  Preferred Start Date: ASAP

  Who We Are
  Working hard is no longer the pathway to economic opportunity and upward mobility that it
  once was. We believe that is because the nature of jobs has changed. For most of the 20th
  century, the key to the middle class was a strong back; today it is a flexible mind. Jobs have
  shifted from the physical to the social and mental. Businesses increasingly can’t find workers
  with the “soft” skills needed to thrive in these jobs. These challenges will only get worse over
  time as the economy changes: three quarters of jobs are already in the service sector – where
  these skills are crucial – and that sector is still growing. AI is set to eliminate the routine, non-social parts of jobs, leaving only the parts that require soft skills.

  Our goal with the Tools of Thought Initiative is to develop a new training program for the
  workforce that combines what the very best behavioral science research tells us about which
  soft skills matter most with our field experiences about how to design engaging, culturally
  competent programs that work in the real world. In doing so, we aim to fundamentally change
  the productivity and well-being of millions of workers.

  The Role
  The Product Manager will play a key role in the operational delivery of the Tools of Thought
  Initiative, including building and maintaining relationships with development and testing
  partners, producing plans for the development of early product prototypes and testing of those
  prototypes, and developing and using systems to ensure the project stays on track.

  This is a unique opportunity to combine the culture and pace of a startup with the rigor of a
  research environment. Like any good startup, fundamentally we want to produce a product
  that works and scales. Unlike most startups, we rely on foundational research to inform our
  product development and our goal is positive social impact. This role will involve continuous
  learning and adaptability to the changing needs of the initiative.

  This person will report to the Director of the Tools of Thought Initiative and have primary
  responsibility for the product management of the Initiative. The above is intended to describe
  the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be
  construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements.

  Duties and Responsibilities
  ● Works with the Director of the Initiative to manage product design and development,
  including operational management of product design and test cycles.
  ● Contributes to design of program content, policies and strategic planning efforts.
  ● Builds and maintains strong relationships with various stakeholders, including within the
  University of Chicago researchers, other academics, donors, and public and private
  sector and nonprofit partners.
  ● Assists with the design and implementation of the strategy to achieve the objectives of
  the Initiative, including the staff and operations plan, design and execution of research
  activities, and communications plan.
  ● Assists with administrative functions which may include planning and scheduling,
  program evaluation, policy implementation, personnel administration, budget,
  marketing, fundraising and proposal development.
  ● Assists with developments of publication of internal- and external-facing documents and
  program descriptions.
  ● Performs other related work as needed.

  Education
  Bachelor’s degree in economics, business, public policy, or a closely related field required.

  Experience
  Some relevant work and/or research experience required; experienced gained in school counts
  towards requirement.

  In addition, though none of the following are required for the position, candidates are
  encouraged to highlight experience in the following areas:
  ● Experience managing a project or small team to complete a task or plan to a deadline
  ● Experience working on large projects with multiple stakeholders
  ● Experience working on field experiments

  Competencies
  ● Strong operational and project management skills with exceptional attention to detail
  required.
  ● Entrepreneurial spirit with demonstrated ability to work effectively and collaboratively
  with multiple constituencies in a sometimes ambiguous and fast-paced environment
  preferred; ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment required.
  ● Outstanding interpersonal skills and ability to maintain positive relationships with
  various stakeholders required.
  ● Strong time management skills with a proven ability to multitask and to prioritize
  activities to successfully complete projects on tight deadlines with little supervision
  required.
  ● Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present data in a
  simple and straightforward way for non-technical audiences required.
  ● Demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgment required.
  ● Knowledge and understanding of behavioral science or psychology literature preferred.
  ● Ability to work discreetly with sensitive and confidential data preferred.
  ● Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint skills preferred.

  To Apply
  We seek a diverse pool of applicants who wish to join an academic community that places the
  highest value on rigorous inquiry and encourages a diversity of perspectives, experiences,
  groups of individuals, and ideas to inform and stimulate intellectual challenge, engagement,
  and exchange.

  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color,
  religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status
  or status as an individual with disability.

  The University of Chicago is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity / Disabled / Veterans
  Employer.

  Please submit a resume, cover letter, and reference contact information to UChicago’s
  Workday system. Within the Workday system, this listing can be found by the position title or
  by the requisition number, JR17837.

  If you have an active UChicago Workday account, you will need to complete the Internal
  Candidate application process. Simply log in to Workday and select the career worklet to begin.

  External candidates should apply at https://uchicago.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/External.

  If you have questions about the Workday system, please contact our Shared Services
  department at https://services.uchicago.edu

  Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process may
  contact the Shared Services Office by calling 773-702-5800 or by emailing
  [email protected] with their request

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• Associate Director, Tools for Thought Initiative: University of Chicago -

  Salary

  TBD

  Position: Associate Director, Tools for Thought Initiative
  Reports to: Director of the Tools of Thought Initiative
  Preferred Start Date: ASAP

  Who We Are
  Working hard is no longer the pathway to economic opportunity and upward mobility that
  it once was. We believe that is because the nature of jobs has changed. For most of the
  20th century, the key to the middle class was a strong back; today it is a flexible mind. Jobs
  have shifted from the physical to the social and mental. Businesses increasingly can’t find
  workers with the “soft” skills needed to thrive in these jobs. These challenges will only get
  worse over time as the economy changes: three quarters of jobs are already in the service
  sector – where these skills are crucial – and that sector is still growing. AI is set to eliminate
  the routine, non-social parts of jobs, leaving only the parts that require soft skills.

  Our goal with the Tools of Thought Initiative is to develop a new training program for the
  workforce that combines what the very best behavioral science research tells us about
  which soft skills matter most with our field experiences about how to design engaging,
  culturally competent programs that work in the real world. In doing so, we aim to
  fundamentally change the productivity and well-being of millions of workers.

  The Role
  The Associate Director will play a key role in the operational delivery of the Tools of Thought
  Initiative, including building and maintaining relationships with development and testing
  partners, producing plans for the development of early product prototypes and testing of those
  prototypes, and developing and using systems to ensure the project stays on track.

  This is a unique opportunity to combine the culture and pace of a startup with the rigor of a
  research environment. Like any good startup, fundamentally we want to produce a product
  that works and scales. Unlike most startups, we rely on foundational research to inform our
  product development and our goal is positive social impact. This role will involve continuous
  learning and adaptability to the changing needs of the initiative.

  This person will report to the Director of the Tools of Thought Initiative and have primary
  responsibility for all operations of the Initiative. The above is intended to describe the general
  content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an
  exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements.

  Duties and Responsibilities
  ● Works with the Director of the Initiative to manage program operations and product
  design and development, including operational management of product design and test
  cycles.

  ● Contributes to design of program content, policies and strategic planning efforts.

  ● Builds and maintains strong relationships with various stakeholders, including within the
  University of Chicago researchers, other academics, donors, and public and private
  sector and nonprofit partners.

  ● Assists with the design and implementation of the strategy to achieve the objectives of
  the Initiative, including the staff and operations plan, design and execution of research
  activities, and communications plan.

  ● Assists with administrative functions which may include planning and scheduling,
  program evaluation, policy implementation, personnel administration, budget,
  marketing, fundraising and proposal development.

  ● Assists with developments of publication of internal- and external-facing documents and
  program descriptions.

  ● Performs other related work as needed.

  Education
  Bachelor’s degree in economics, business, public policy, or a closely related field required;
  Master’s Degree in Business, Economics, Behavioral Science or related field preferred.
  Experience

  ● Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 4+ years of
  work experience in a related job discipline.
  ● Previous experience with product design and build work, program design and
  implementation work strongly preferred.
  ● Previous experience working in a research organization or managing research projects
  — especially field experiments — preferred.

  Competencies
  ● Strong operational and project management skills — including leadership of others to
  achieve operational targets — with exceptional attention to detail required.
  ● Entrepreneurial spirit with demonstrated ability to work effectively and collaboratively
  with multiple constituencies in a sometimes ambiguous and fast-paced environment
  preferred; ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment required.
  ● Outstanding interpersonal skills and ability to maintain positive relationships with
  various stakeholders required.
  ● Strong time management skills with a proven ability to multitask and to prioritize
  activities to successfully complete projects on tight deadlines with little supervision
  required.
  ● Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present data in a
  simple and straightforward way for non-technical audiences required.
  ● Demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgment required.
  ● Knowledge and understanding of behavioral science or psychology literature preferred.
  ● Ability to work discreetly with sensitive and confidential data preferred.
  ● Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint skills preferred.

  To Apply
  We seek a diverse pool of applicants who wish to join an academic community that places the
  highest value on rigorous inquiry and encourages a diversity of perspectives, experiences,
  groups of individuals, and ideas to inform and stimulate intellectual challenge, engagement,
  and exchange.

  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color,
  religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status
  or status as an individual with disability.

  The University of Chicago is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity / Disabled / Veterans
  Employer.

  Please submit a resume, cover letter, and reference contact information to UChicago’s
  Workday system. Within the Workday system, this listing can be found by the position title or
  by the requisition number, JR18002.

  If you have an active UChicago Workday account, you will need to complete the Internal
  Candidate application process. Simply log in to Workday and select the career worklet to begin.

  External candidates should apply at https://uchicago.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/External.
  If you have questions about the Workday system, please contact our Shared Services
  department at https://services.uchicago.edu.

  Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process may
  contact the Shared Services Office by calling 773-702-5800 or by emailing
  [email protected] with their request

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• Behavioural Scientist for Climate Change: Earthcare Foundation

  Salary

  TBD

  Closes

  August 31, 2022

  Behavioural Scientist for Climate Change

  Do you aspire to be a Climate Champion and apply your expertise in behavioural science to scale climate solutions?  If so, here is a unique opportunity for you!

  Earthcare Foundation is looking for a behavioural science expert to join our deeply dedicated team – we seek to combat the climate crisis while also improving people’s lives.

  Headquartered in Hong Kong, Earthcare Foundation has been funding environmental projects since 2003.  Currently, we are working closely with NGOs in SE Asia to help millions of farmers to adopt climate smart farming and waste management practices that reduce super climate pollutants while also improving their health and livelihoods. To ensure that our evidence-based approach is grounded in sound climate, agricultural and behavioural sciences, we have our own in-house regenerative farming expert and collaborate with a leading behavioural scientist consultancy from the UK.

  To help us develop more climate-focused projects and attract other co-funders and NGOs to join our cause, we are looking to develop in-house behavioural science capacities.

  Your key responsibilities

  • Work closely with the ECF project team and local partners on the application of behavioural science to turn sound climate solutions into viable behaviourally informed opportunities that appeal to our target beneficiaries. You will be involved in every aspect of project implementation from strategy formulation, programme design, training and promotional material development, design of motivational systems for local teams and communities, to policy lobbying with local and national authorities.
  • Work in tandem with the Management team to
    • develop and shape co-funding strategy, communication materials, funding collaterals and proposals to attract more philanthropic capital to fund climate mitigation projects; and
    • develop a strategy to attract other NGOs to integrate behaviourally informed climate solutions into their programmes.
  • Collaborate with our behavioural science consultants – on all projects the behavioural science components of which have been contracted out to our behavioural science partners from the UK.
  • Conduct Behavioral and Psychological Research – both primary and secondary research for new and existing projects
  • Develop Tools – including motivational materials, toolkits, survey guidelines, training modules and guidelines that can be adapted and used by local partners across projects

  The valuable skills and experience that you will have:

  • Behavioural Science Expertise
    • Expert-level knowledge of applied behavioural science or behavioural economics, covering foundational as well as recent research
    • At least 5 years of experience and exceptional talent in analysing real-world problems and designing behaviourally informed interventions to solve them
    • Ability to communicate research findings and behavioural recommendations in clear tangible ways, demonstrating their applicability to a lay audience including co-funders and grantees;
  • Research Capabilities
    • Proficiency in conducting primary and secondary research including experimental and quasi-experimental research to inform strategies, test interventions and evaluate project impact
    • Ability to analyse research data and synthesise findings for a non-expert audience.
  • People Skills
    • A team player who can support and learn from others
    • Ability to thrive in cross-functional team environments to build effective working relationships across geographical distances and cultures
  • Communication Skills
    • Ability to write clearly and concisely in English
    • Ability to speak compellingly to different audiences
    • Excellent listening skills with an ability to understand and interpret key questions
  • Other Traits
    • With initiative and can work well both independently and in groups
    • Analytical thinking
    • Attention to detail
    • Ability to handle multiple projects at a time while maintaining a high standard
    • An openness to learn and adapt
  • Climate Change
    • Commitment to addressing climate change is a must.
    • A basic understanding of basic climate science and trends (Climate science knowledge is not required. You will be given the space to acquire the knowledge necessary to perform your role well)

  Location

  This is a full-time remote role (except when you are travelling to project sites) and you must be able to work in an Asian time zone (GMT +07/08)

  How to apply 

  Please send the following to [email protected] by 31 August 2022. Please include “Behavioural Scientist Role” in the email subject.

  □          Curriculum Vitae

  □          Your response to a short task that can be downloaded by clicking this link (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ZE-aVceDhw2UIiF6fHI3F4-7-DdLW5Xa/view).  This is an opportunity for you to experience the kind of work that we do and for us to understand your approach too. 

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