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Postdoctoral Research Associate in Rural Community Adaptation to Workplace Automation Michigan State University in United States
Degree Level
Postdoc
Field of study
Anthropology
Funding
Two-year postdoctoral research associate position funded by the NSF project. The post describes it as a postdoc appointment; no stipend amount is given.
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United States
University
Michigan State University
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Michigan State University is hiring a two-year postdoctoral research associate for an NSF-funded project on rural community adaptation to workplace automation.
The postdoc will serve as the primary researcher for the ethnographic fieldwork component of a multi-year study focused on how rural Michigan communities have adapted to decades of automation in manufacturing and agriculture. The work includes sustained observational fieldwork, in-depth interviews, and participant observation across multiple case sites, with attention to workers, business owners and managers, families, and community leaders.
This opportunity is especially relevant for candidates with training in anthropology, sociology, communication, information science, or science and technology studies. Strong experience in qualitative and ethnographic methods is required. Applicants must have a PhD in hand by the time of appointment (ABD may apply, but the PhD must be completed before starting), and a driver’s license plus reliable transportation are necessary because the role involves extensive field travel. Remote work is not possible.
The position is located in Michigan, United States. Applications will begin being reviewed in September, with an expected start date in early next year (flexible for a strong candidate). For full details and to apply, use the job link provided. Questions can be directed to Jean Hardy at [email protected].
Funding details
Two-year postdoctoral research associate position funded by the NSF project. The post describes it as a postdoc appointment; no stipend amount is given.
What's required
Applicants must have a PhD in hand at the time of appointment, or be ABD at the time of application, in a field related to the project such as information science, anthropology, sociology, communication, or science and technology studies. Substantial experience in ethnographic and qualitative fieldwork methods is required, including in-depth interviewing and participant observation. A driver’s license and reliable transportation are required because extensive field travel is necessary. Remote work is not possible.
How to apply
Review the job details and submit an application through the linked job posting. For questions, email Jean Hardy at [email protected]. Applications will start being reviewed in September.
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