JOE Listings (Job Openings for Economists)

August 1, 2018 - January 31, 2019

University of Michigan

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Institute for Social Research
Populations Studies Center
Research Fellow

JOE ID Number: 2018-02_111462132
Date Posted: 12/21/2018
Date Inactive: 01/31/2019
Position Title/Short Description
Title: Research Fellow
Section: US: Other Academic (Visiting or Temporary)
Location: Ann Arbor, Michigan, UNITED STATES
JEL Classification: 00 -- Default: Any Field
Keywords:
Postdoctoral Fellowship
PhD
Academic position
Population Studies
Demography
Research
University of Michigan
Full Text of JOE Listing:

The Population Studies Center in the Institute for Social Research at the University of Michigan invites applications for a 1-year renewable post-doctoral fellowship.  The Research Fellow  will collaborate with investigators working on the Michigan Contraceptive Access, Research, and Evaluation Study (M-CARES  https://m-carestudy.org/ ).

The Research Fellow will collaborate on research papers, lead data analysis for the study using Stata, obtain, maintain, and document administrative records, extract data from administrative systems, assist in coordinating project activities with other institutions and agencies, and assist with IRB management.

Requirements for the position are a Ph.D. in Economics or a closely-related field and advanced expertise in applied econometrics and relevant software and programming tools (Python and Stata). Desired qualifications include experience with RCTs and strong writing skills.

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

Application Requirements:
  • Application Instructions Below
  • Letters of Reference Instructions Below
Reference Instructions:
Three reference letters or the names of three references shoudl be sent electronically to PSCSearch@umich.edu or by mail to Population Studies Center Search Committee, Director's Office, Population Studies Center, Suite 2116, Institute for Social Research, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Ml 48106-1248. Reference position #166462.
Application Instructions:
Applicants may initiate the process by submitting a letter describing their scholarly activities and interests in the Populations Studies Center and the position. Please include a CV, three letters of reference or names of three references, and up to two recent publications or writing samples. Salary is highly competitive.

Please send applications electronically to PSCSearch@umich.edu or by mail to Population Studies Center Search Committee, Director's Office, Population Studies Center, Suite 2116, Institute for Social Research, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Ml 48106-1248. Reference position #166462. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.