Libraries Postdoctoral Associate in

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Binghamton, NY Posted:

Aug 10, 2026

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Full-time Temporary Ref. No.: 46531

Position ID:

203505

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Job Description:

Budget Title:

Postdoctoral Associate (SL-1)

Salary:

$71,000 (full-time, temporary) The Binghamton University Libraries invite applications for a Postdoctoral Associate with a focus in Health Informatics. The Associate will explore emerging topics in evidence-based practice to advance Libraries' programming, services and research related to data analysis in local health systems. This position offers opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration across Binghamton University and The Guthrie Clinic enabled by the Collaborative Research Agreement established between the two entities in 2024.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The Postdoctoral Associate will pursue an active research agenda while contributing to creation and implementation of local workflows that will strengthen the Libraries' position within the University's research enterprise. Sample responsibilities depending on applicant's background include: supporting health data synthesis using available Guthrie Clinic and related data sets; organizing and analyzing large data sets, data modeling and forecasting and designing or applying machine learning approaches to support reliable research outcomes and communicating findings. Candidates should demonstrate quantitative and computational skills and experience with programming languages. This 12-month appointment is designed as a mentored research and professional development experience. The Postdoctoral Associate will pursue an active research agenda while collaborating with faculty and interdisciplinary partners, periodically contributing as a guest lecturer or instructional collaborator. The Associate will receive structured mentorship, participate in professional development opportunities across the University, and be supported in pursuing approved external training and conference opportunities aligned with their scholarly and career goals. The position reports to the Director for Academic, Community and Global Engagement.

Requirements:

PhD within the last 5 years in Information and Library Science or a closely related field Demonstrated research experience in evidence synthesis, systematic review, data curation, health informatics, or related area Effective written and oral communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information clearly and develop productive professional partnerships

Preferred:

Demonstrated success with creative data projects in library science or related fields Record of scholarly activity related to experiential learning Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. If you currently need sponsorship or will need it in the future to maintain employment authorization, you do not meet eligibility requirements. Additionally, please note that Binghamton University is not an E-Verify employer.

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Offers of employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment background check and verification of degree(s) and credentials Binghamton University is a tobacco-free campus. Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor's Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@goer.ny.gov Payroll information can be found on our website https://www.binghamton.edu/offices/human-resources/payroll/ Cover letters may be addressed "To the Search Committee." Postings active on the website, accept applications until closure. For information on the Dual Career Program, please visit: https://www.binghamton.edu/offices/human-resources/prospective/dual-career/index.html Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer The State University of New York is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. It is the policy of Binghamton University to provide for and promote equal opportunity employment, compensation, and other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination on the basis of age, race, color, religion, disability, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, veteran or military service member status, marital status, domestic violence victim status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, or arrest and/or criminal conviction record unless based upon a bona fide occupational qualification or other exception. As required by Title IX and its implementing regulations Binghamton University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the educational programs and activities which it operates. This requirement extends to employment and admission. Inquiries about sex discrimination may be directed to the University Title IX Coordinator or directly to the Office of Civil Rights (OCR). Contact information for the Title IX Coordinator and OCR, as well as the University's complete Non-Discrimination Notice may be found here . Binghamton University is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, contact the ADA Coordinator by completing the Reasonable Accommodation Request Form .

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