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University of Michigan · 1 day ago

Postdoctoral Research Associate

Ann Arbor, MI

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

$75K/yr - $75K/yr

The University of Michigan is inviting applications for a postdoctoral research associate position to work with Dr. Nina Brooks at the School for Environment and Sustainability. This role involves conducting research at the intersection of environment, development, and health economics and policy, while also contributing to various projects and engaging in professional development activities.

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Responsibilities

Integrate survey and administrative datasets with environmental data (e.g., remotely sensed temperature and air pollution)

Perform econometric analyses to estimate the causal effects of environmental and climate exposures

Assist in the design and analysis of randomized controlled experiments

Lead manuscript preparation and contribute to the dissemination of research findings

Collaborate with interdisciplinary and international team members

Qualification

PhD in EconomicsCausal inference methodsData science methodologiesLarge-scale environmental datasetsRVersion control toolsHigh-performance computing

Required

A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your CV

The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position

A writing sample

Contact information for at least three references

Candidates for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States

A PhD in Economics, Public Policy, Data Science, or a related quantitative social science discipline is required either prior to the appointment or must be obtained within four months of the start date

Demonstrated expertise in causal inference methods and other data science methodologies (e.g., machine learning)

Experience working with large-scale environmental and remotely-sensed datasets, strong proficiency in R and version control tools (such as GitHub), and familiarity with high-performance computing (HPC) are required

Benefits

Generous time off

A retirement plan that provides two-for-one matching contributions with immediate vesting

Many choices for comprehensive health insurance

Life insurance

Long-term disability coverage

Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses

Company

University of Michigan

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