Postdoc Research Associate - Waco, TX, United States
1 day ago
Job description
DescriptionWhat We Are Looking For
The BRIGHTS Center at Baylor University invite applications for a full-time Postdoctoral Research Fellow to work with faculty running grants through the BRIGHTS Center (e.g., Dr. Sarah Schnitker, Dr. Karen Melton, Dr. Brittany Tausen) on projects related to virtue development, moral character, and human flourishing in emerging adulthood. The Fellow will contribute to interdisciplinary, theory-driven, and applied/translational research supported by major funders. This is an ideal role for an early-career scholar seeking to deepen their expertise in research and practice related to spirituality and character research, intervention science, and higher education programming while gaining mentorship, publishing opportunities, and leadership experience.
A Doctoral degree is required.
What You Will Do
- Lead and support research projects on virtue development, including study design, implementation, data collection, and statistical analysis. Prepare manuscripts for publication
- Translate character education research, evaluation findings, and theoretical models into actionable strategies for faculty, staff, and student-facing professionals
- Develop toolkits, guides, templates, and short explanatory materials that support implementation across academic, co-curricular, and student life contexts
- Maintain shared repositories of resources and learning artifacts
- Science of Virtues Lab leadership, helping shape research priorities and cultivating a collaborative, intellectually vibrant environment. Includes informally mentoring graduate and undergraduate research assistants
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, including psychologists, theologians, philosophers, educators, and community partners
- Present research findings at national/international conferences
- Collaborate with internal and external research partners
- Perform other duties as assigned in support of Baylor University's mission
- Comply with University policies, safety regulations, and responsible conduct of research standards
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.
Explore & Engage
Learn more about Baylor and our strategic vision, Baylor in Deeds. Also, explore our great hometown of Waco and the many opportunities to engage locally. If you are new to Central Texas, This is Waco
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