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Research Associate - Center for Puerto Rican Studies (Multiple Positions)

GENERAL DUTIES

Conducts academic research in connection with CUNY programs; may assist faculty, staff, and students in conducting research and lead research efforts involving others.

- Develops research plans and proposals and participates in acquiring funding

- Collects, analyzes, and assures validity of data

- Writes progress reports; writes and publishes findings

- Collaborates with internal and external colleagues

- Adheres to standards for safety and hygiene and ethical conduct as defined by the University and relevant outside parties

CONTRACT TITLE

Research Associate

FLSA

Exempt

CAMPUS SPECIFIC INFORMATION

The Center for Puerto Rican Studies (CENTRO), the only University-based research institute in the United States devoted to the interdisciplinary study of the Puerto Rican experience, seeks an academic researcher with expertise in any of the wide range of academic fields that make up Puerto Rican Studies.

Area of expertise is open, but we particularly encourage applications from scholars focused on issues of racialization, migration, imperial histories, (de) coloniality, critical geographies, public health, social movements, social exclusion, and informal economies. Scholars who can expand the current strengths of the center through humanistic/qualitative approaches, queer/feminist/intersectional methodologies, community-engaged research and/or public humanities are particularly encouraged to apply.

The Research Associate's responsibilities include but are not limited to:

+ Conducting academic research, publishing in peer-reviewed journals, preparing grant applications, and producing public-facing scholarship.

+ Participating in regular research seminars at CENTRO.

+ Contributing to CENTRO programming, project development, and grant writing.

+ Engaging in collaborative research with other CENTRO staff and fellows as well as working with undergraduate research assistants and interns.

+ Supporting and performing other research or educational related duties as assigned by the Centro Director.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Doctoral Degree in a related field and demonstrated research ability.

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS

The ideal candidate will have experience in the implementation of the responsibilities described above as well as familiarity with interdisciplinary research and methodologies.

COMPENSATION

Salary commensurate with academic accomplishments and experience ($67,784 - $75,000)

BENEFITS

CUNY offers a comprehensive benefits package to employees and eligible dependents based on job title and classification. Employees are also offered pension and Tax-Deferred Savings Plans. Part-time employees must meet a weekly or semester work hour criteria to be eligible for health benefits. Health benefits are also extended to retirees who meet the eligibility criteria.

HOW TO APPLY

Applications must be submitted online by accessing the CUNY Portal on City University of New York job website www.cuny.edu/employment. To search for this vacancy, click on SEARCH ALL POSTINGS and in SEARCH JOBS field, enter the Job Opening ID number 30270

Click on the "APPLY NOW" button and follow the application instructions. Current users of the site should access their established accounts;. New users should follow the instructions to set up an account.

Please have your documents available to attach into the application before you begin. Note, the required material must be uploaded as ONE document under CV/ Resume (do not upload individual files for a cover letter, references, etc.). The document must be in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .rtf, or text format- and name of file should not exceed ten (10) characters – also DO NOT USE SYMBOLS (such as accents (é, è, (â, î or ô), ñ, ü, ï , –, \_ or ç)).

Incomplete applications will not be considered. Please include:

+ Cover letter describing related qualifications, experience, and proposed research activities. (Applicants who are still ABD (all but dissertation) should include details about scheduled defense date)

+ Current CV

+ Writing sample related to the position ( **submit 20-25 pages** )

+ **One page course proposal**

+ Contact information for 3 professional references.

Upload all documents as ONE single file-- PDF format preferred

CLOSING DATE

The search will remain open until the position is filled. The committee will begin reviewing complete applications on May 30, 2025. Applications submitted after the deadline will only be considered if the position/s remain open after initial round.

JOB SEARCH CATEGORY

CUNY Job Posting: Managerial/Professional

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.

Job ID

30270

Location

Hunter College