Jobs at the AAG

DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

The Association of American Geographers has an opening for the position of Senior Researcher at the AAG’s office in Washington, D.C.

We seek an individual with strong research and writing skills who can contribute to AAG research, education, and outreach projects, including new federally funded projects related to professional development, careers, and diversity.  The Senior Researcher will participate in the development of research instruments and protocols; travel several times a year to collect data; lead professional development workshops; evaluate materials with students and faculty in participating departments; interact constructively with academic and non-academic employer organizations; assist in preparing manuscripts for publication; and assist with a variety of project management tasks.  The Senior Researcher will also work closely with AAG staff to support other AAG initiatives, meetings, and proposals.

A highly qualified candidate will have a PhD in geography; possess strong skills in qualitative and quantitative methods in social science research, including interview and survey analysis, and knowledge of GIS and/or spatial analysis; possess outstanding written and verbal communication skills; be highly organized and able to meet deadlines on multiple projects, and have strong interpersonal skills.

This is an excellent opportunity for a junior scholar, but we will also consider applications from senior level researchers. Salary is commensurate with experience.  The AAG is an equal opportunity employer and offers a highly competitive benefits package and a collegial working environment.

Apply: Please send a letter of application, CV, sample publications, and contact information for three references via email to: Megan Overbey at moverbey@aag.org.

Applications will be reviewed until the position is filled.