Postdoctoral Researcher
Position Overview
The Institute for Policy & Social Research (IPSR) is a faculty-driven research center supporting social scientists who focus on social problems and policy-relevant research questions. The Institute for Policy & Social Research at the University of Kansas invites candidates to apply for a Postdoctoral Researcher position for a 2-3 year appointment. The position is expected to begin as early as January 1, 2025. IPSR is seeking candidates who aspire to become academic researchers in the areas of applied microeconomics, public policy or demography.
The Postdoctoral Researcher will work closely with Dr. Donna K. Ginther on multiple projects related to early career researcher outcomes. The position offers opportunities for co-authorship on publications. The candidate will also have opportunities to collaborate with IPSR-affiliated faculty. This work is supported by funding from the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation.
The Postdoctoral Researcher will work closely with Dr. Donna K. Ginther on multiple projects related to early career researcher outcomes. The position offers opportunities for co-authorship on publications. The candidate will also have opportunities to collaborate with IPSR-affiliated faculty. This work is supported by funding from the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation.
Job Description
80% -
20% -
- Data collection, analysis, and interpretations.
- Prepare, test, and document complex datasets for sponsored research: Combine data from multiple sources.
- Combine data from multiple years to create longitudinal datasets.
- Test created datasets for consistency, outliers, and missing values.
- Document code to make updating and revision easier.
- Work performed as part of a research team.
20% -
- Crafting scholarly outputs such as conference proposals, and peer-reviewed manuscripts.
- Prepare and present updates on ongoing research, provide written reports on progress, participate in group meetings.
Required Qualifications
- A PhD in economics, public policy, demography or sociology.
- Experience with programming in STATA, SAS or R and handling large-scale population surveys and administrative records, as evidenced in application materials.
- Strong writing and communication skills, as demonstrated in application materials.
- A proven ability to work independently, as demonstrated in application materials.
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous experience with research related to the science of science and innovation policy, as evidenced by application materials.
- Strong microeconometric skills, as demonstrated by research using these methods.
Additional Candidate Instructions
In addition to the online application, the following documents are required to be considered for this position:
Application review begins Monday, December 16th, 2024. To ensure consideration, please apply prior to this date.
- Cover letter describing how you meet the required and preferred qualifications.
- Resume
- List of three (3) professional references
- Writing sample
Application review begins Monday, December 16th, 2024. To ensure consideration, please apply prior to this date.
Contact Information to Applicants
Dr. Donna Ginther
dginther@ku.edu
785 864 3251
dginther@ku.edu
785 864 3251
Advertised Salary Range
60,000-70,000, commensurate with experience
Work Schedule
40 hours/week
Application Review Begins
Monday December 16, 2024
Anticipated Start Date
Wednesday January 1, 2025