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Postdoctoral Associate in Mixed-Methods Community-Based Gun Violence Research University of Maryland, College Park in United States

Degree Level

Postdoc

Field of study

Sociology

Funding

Full funding available

Deadline

Aug 21, 2026

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United States

University

University of Maryland at College Park

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Keywords

Sociology
Criminology
Criminal Justice
Database Management
Mixed Methods Research
Salud Pública
Public Safety
Community-based Research

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About this position

University of Maryland, College Park is recruiting a fully funded Postdoctoral Associate in mixed-methods, community-based gun violence research within the Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice (CCJS).

The postdoc will work under the mentorship of Dr. Rod K. Brunson and contribute to a research program focused on gun violence, public safety, and community-engaged scholarship in the region, including Baltimore City, the District of Columbia, and Prince George’s County. The role includes study design, IRB protocol submission, identifying external funding opportunities, face-to-face interviews, survey administration, data management, manuscript preparation, and dissemination of findings.

This is a two-year appointment based on the College Park campus and is not remote/telework. The position is only open to Maryland residents and residents of contiguous states (VA, WV, DE, PA) and Washington, D.C.

Eligibility highlights: Ph.D. in Criminology, Criminal Justice, or a related field awarded within the past 5 years; no prior postdoc appointment longer than 6 years; no tenure-track professional appointment. Strong English communication skills, experience with data management and analytical software, knowledge of U.S. gun violence research, and strong qualitative interview skills are required. Preference is given to candidates with a strong publication record and culturally sensitive research experience with vulnerable populations.

Funding: Salary range is $75,000-$90,000.

How to apply: Submit a letter of interest, CV, and contact information for 3 professional references. Best consideration date is 2026-08-21.

Funding details

Full funding including tuition fees and living expenses is available for this position. The scholarship covers all educational costs and provides a monthly stipend.

How to apply

Please submit your application including a cover letter, CV, academic transcripts, and contact information for two references. Applications should be sent via the online portal before the deadline.

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