28.3365, Jobs: Discourse Analysis; Sociolinguistics: Researcher, FrameWorks Institute

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Subject: 28.3365, Jobs: Discourse Analysis; Sociolinguistics: Researcher, FrameWorks Institute

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Date: Wed, 09 Aug 2017 12:40:07
From: Danielle Evennou [devennou at frameworksinstitute.org]
Subject: Discourse Analysis; Sociolinguistics: Researcher, FrameWorks Institute, Washington, DC, USA

 
University or Organization: FrameWorks Institute 
Department: Research
Job Location: District of Columbia, USA 
Web Address: www.frameworksinstitute.org
Job Title: Researcher
Job Rank: Researcher

Specialty Areas: Discourse Analysis; Sociolinguistics 


Description:

The FrameWorks Institute seeks a Researcher to participate in its
multi-disciplinary, applied research process. The successful candidate will
join FrameWorks’ research team in investigating how to effectively reframe a
wide range of social and scientific issues. This is an outstanding opportunity
for an early- or mid-career professional with experience in social science
research.

The Researcher will collect, analyze, and synthesize multiple streams of data
to produce framing recommendations for advocates, experts, and scientists
working to engage the public. Other responsibilities include advancing the
theory and methods used in Strategic Frame Analysis®, presenting FrameWorks
research, and contributing to the organization’s efforts to engage
communicators across multiple nonprofit sectors.

FrameWorks Institute staff is comprised primarily of Ph.D.-level researchers
and the organization has a vibrant intellectual life. We are seeking
individuals who are excited about engaging in a multidisciplinary approach to
communications. This is a full-time position based in Washington, DC. The
position requires up to 35% travel. 

Key responsibilities:
-Develop deep knowledge of Strategic Frame Analysis® and generate creative,
effective ways to build the rigor, utility, and theoretical underpinnings of
this approach to communications on social issues  
-Collect and analyze data from individual interviews, focus groups, media
content, and advocacy communications
-Contribute to the design and development of survey experiments that test the
frame effects of values, metaphors, and other communications tools
-Analyze and interpret research findings to generate applied communications
recommendations
-Write up research findings in a variety of formats and styles suitable for
different audiences

Skills needed:
-Ability to design research to answer applied communications questions 
-Strong qualitative research skills, and ability to integrate qualitative and
quantitative findings
-Interpretive sensibility needed to identify and unpack implicit cultural
understandings
-Ability to distill and interpret complex research findings for non-academic
audiences
-Strong writing and presentation skills; ability to present to audiences
without social science backgrounds
-Sensitivity to issues of race, equity, and inclusion 
-Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, multi-disciplinary,
client-oriented setting 
-Exceptional organizational and time-management skills; ability to thrive in a
fast-paced organization

Experience and evaluation:
-Ph.D. in a discipline relevant to Strategic Frame Analysis®
-Training and experience in conducting multi-method research, on a wide range
of topics
-Experience in ethnography, person-centered cognitive interviewing, focus
group research, and/or experimental surveys
-Experience in using race and ethnicity as a factor in designing and
conducting social science research
-Experience in identifying the implications of social science research for
applied questions 
-Track record of producing high-quality, timely analytic research products for
non-academic audiences

To apply:

So that we can assess what you might contribute to FrameWorks, please submit
the following materials to the email address below, using the subject header
line Researcher Summer 2017:
-Resume or CV with complete employment history and educational background
-Cover letter explaining your interest in the position and its relevance to
your career goals and your past experience
-Up to three writing samples: a mix of styles, genres, and audiences is a plus



Application Deadline:  (Open until filled)
	  
Email Address for Applications: jobs at frameworksinstitute.org 
Contact Information:
	Operations Manager Danielle Evennou 
	Email: devennou at frameworksinstitute.org 
	Phone: 202-888-0419 


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