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What We’re Looking For
The Institute for Studies of Religion at Baylor University, directed by Dr. Byron Johnson, is seeking to fill one Postdoctoral Research Associate position to work on the Global Flourishing Study (www.globalflourishingstudy.com). This position is for one year and has the possibility for annual renewal (up to two years) dependent upon funding, performance, and mutual agreement. The position will begin August 1, 2024. We are seeking candidates with excellent research and publication experience in the areas of psychology, public health, sociology, economics, theology, or a related discipline, with a focus on the study of well-being and human flourishing. Postdoctoral Research Associates will work with an interdisciplinary team of over 40 researchers led by Dr. Johnson and Dr. Tyler VanderWeele (of Harvard University) to analyze and publish papers on data collected from the Global Flourishing Study.
About the Global Flourishing Study
The Global Flourishing Study is a collaboration between social and biomedical researchers at Baylor University and the Human Flourishing Program at Harvard University, along with Gallup and the Center for Open Science, to investigate the determinants of human flourishing around the world. This $43.4 million initiative involves a five-year study of 200,000 individuals, representing 22 countries globally, with annual data collection across a broad range of well-being outcomes. The panel will include individuals from Argentina, Australia, Brazil, China, Egypt, Germany, India, Indonesia, Israel, Japan, Kenya, Mexico, Nigeria, the Philippines, Poland, Turkey, South Africa, Spain, Tanzania, the United Kingdom, and the United States. The GFS is financially supported by the John Templeton Foundation, Templeton Religion Trust, Templeton World Charity Foundation, Well-Being for Planet Earth, Fetzer Institute, Well Being Trust, Paul Foster Family Foundation and the David & Carol Myers Foundation.
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Preferred Qualifications
What You Will Do
Required Documents for Application
Review of Applications will begin June 17, 2024.
The budgeted salary that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $47,500.
The full salary range for this position classification is $42,974.63- $70,908.14.
This range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certification, analysis of internal equity, and other business and organizational needs.
Questions:
For further questions about the position, please reach out to Dr. Alex Fogleman at Alex_Fogleman@Baylor.edu
What You Can Expect
As part of the Baylor family, eligible employees receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, generous time off, tuition remission, and outstanding automatic retirement contributions. Baylor has a comprehensive benefits plan that supports you and your family’s wellbeing and allows you to be a part of the life of a vibrant and active college campus. To learn more, go to Baylor Benefits & Advantages.
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Full Time
$66k-83k (estimate)
06/09/2024
08/07/2024
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