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We seek a full-time Postdoctoral Research Associate to join Drs. Tatyana Deryugina and David Molitor in conducting health and environmental research at the Center for Business and Public Policy (CBPP) at Gies College of Business, University of Illinois, starting in fall 2024.
The position is funded by a National Institutes of Health grant to measure environmental impacts on human health. The successful candidate will be an integral part of this agenda. The postdoc will also join a vibrant community of other applied economics faculty and postdoctoral scholars at Illinois Gies.
This is a full-time, one-year appointment that is renewable annually.
Minimum Qualifications:
• Ph.D. in economics or related field by the start of the position.
• Advanced training in econometrics and related empirical methods.
• Strong programming knowledge of Stata, R, Python, SQL, Julia, C++, or similar software.
Preferred Qualifications:
Essential Functions
Working Conditions: Office environment in Champaign, Illinois
Work Schedule: Monday-Friday; 8 hours/day; 40 hours/week
Application Instructions
Candidates should submit the following as a single PDF: a cover letter describing their interests and skills as they relate to the position description, a CV, up to three research papers (including Job Market Paper, if possible), and the names and contact information of three references.
For full consideration, applications are due January 15, 2024. Review will continue until the position is filled. The proposed start date is August 16, 2024. Questions can be addressed to Tatyana Deryugina (deryugin@illinois.edu) or David Molitor (dmolitor@illinois.edu).
The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunityemployer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, andcomplies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Pleasevisit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discriminationstatement and find additional information about required background checks,sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility reviewthrough E-Verify.
Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and mayrequest a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act(2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Requests may besubmitted through the reasonable accommodations portal, or by contacting theAccessibility & Accommodations Division of the Office for Access and Equityat 217-333-0885, or by emailing accessibility@illinois.edu.
Requisition ID: 1022008
Job Category: Research
Apply at: https://jobs.illinois.edu
We seek a full-time Postdoctoral Research Associate to join Drs. Tatyana Deryugina and David Molitor in conducting health and environmental research at the Center for Business and Public Policy (CBPP) at Gies College of Business, University of Illinois, starting in fall 2024.
The position is funded by a National Institutes of Health grant to measure environmental impacts on human health. The successful candidate will be an integral part of this agenda. The postdoc will also join a vibrant community of other applied economics faculty and postdoctoral scholars at Illinois Gies.
This is a full-time, one-year appointment that is renewable annually.
Minimum Qualifications:
• Ph.D. in economics or related field by the start of the position.
• Advanced training in econometrics and related empirical methods.
• Strong programming knowledge of Stata, R, Python, SQL, Julia, C++, or similar software.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience working with Medicare data or other large administrative data sets.
- Geospatial skills, including experience with GIS software and geospatial data analysis.
- Experience working in interdisciplinary teams.
- Strong writing and communication skills.
Essential Functions
- Research priorities will be set in conversation with Drs. Deryugina and Molitor.
- Perform analysis with large datasets, including spatial, environmental, and Medicare data.
- Contribute to the overall goals of the grant, including grant-related public goods.
- Actively participate in the intellectual life at Illinois Gies and CBPP.
- Work to promote teamwork, diversity, equality, and inclusiveness.
Working Conditions: Office environment in Champaign, Illinois
Work Schedule: Monday-Friday; 8 hours/day; 40 hours/week
Application Instructions
Candidates should submit the following as a single PDF: a cover letter describing their interests and skills as they relate to the position description, a CV, up to three research papers (including Job Market Paper, if possible), and the names and contact information of three references.
For full consideration, applications are due January 15, 2024. Review will continue until the position is filled. The proposed start date is August 16, 2024. Questions can be addressed to Tatyana Deryugina (deryugin@illinois.edu) or David Molitor (dmolitor@illinois.edu).
The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunityemployer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, andcomplies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Pleasevisit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discriminationstatement and find additional information about required background checks,sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility reviewthrough E-Verify.
Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and mayrequest a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act(2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Requests may besubmitted through the reasonable accommodations portal, or by contacting theAccessibility & Accommodations Division of the Office for Access and Equityat 217-333-0885, or by emailing accessibility@illinois.edu.
Requisition ID: 1022008
Job Category: Research
Apply at: https://jobs.illinois.edu
