Postdoctoral Research Opportunity – Medill Spiegel Research Center
The Medill Spiegel Research Center (SRC) is part of Northwestern University Medill School of Journalism, Media, Integrated Marketing Communications. The mission of the center is to undertake evidence-based, data-driven, quantitative analysis to understand the relationship between customer engagement and financial outcomes. The Center’s research includes assessing the financial impact of consumer engagement behaviors relative to social media, mobile devices, customer reviews and ratings, loyalty programs, multi-vendor shopping platforms, and more.
The Center continues to work closely with the Northwestern Medill Local News Initiative and Google to understand behaviors associated with the consumption of local news, including digital subscriptions. We have recently launched new research initiatives in Integrated Marketing Communications (IMC) and Retail, having recently joined forces with Medill’s Retail Analytics Council.
The Center is looking for a highly skilled researcher capable of working on a breadth of research projects in a collaborative environment, with the goal of producing original, meaningful, and impactful research in the field of customer engagement. The ideal candidate has strong analytical, quantitative, and communications skills. Experience with statistical tools (e.g., R, Python, SPSS, SAS, Stata) is critical. Candidates will have the opportunity to work with industry partners on applied research projects, but the main primary focus of this role will be to collaborate on scholarly papers for publication in leading academic journals. Previous postdoctoral fellows have moved into tenure-line positions at R1 universities, as well as industry roles.
The fellow will work closely with Edward Malthouse, Erastus Otis Haven Professor and Research Director of the Medill Spiegel Research Center, and Larry DeGaris, Executive Director of the Medill Spiegel Research Center. Professor Malthouse is a highly regarded scholar with extensive publications who has served as the SRC Research Director since its inception. In addition, the fellow will have the opportunity to work with Medill, Northwestern, and Center-affiliated researchers.
Qualifications
- PhD in Marketing, Communications, Advertising, or a related field
- Strong collaboration skills
- Conversant with leading statistical packages
- Passionate about quantitative research
- Strong communication skills (written and verbal)
- Team player
Compensation and Term: $65,000 per year plus a full benefits package. Some funding for conference travel may be available. The position is available immediately, with a minimum of one-year commitment, with a mutually agreed option for two years total.
Interested candidates should contact Medill SRC Executive Director Larry DeGaris at larry.degaris@northwestern.edu. Applications should include a CV, cover letter, and list of references.
Northwestern University is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer of all protected classes, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Women, underrepresented racial and ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the United States.