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Urbana, IL | United States

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Postdoctoral Research Associate in Environmental/Health Economics

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 February 01 (extended date) . Review will continue until the position is filled. The proposed start date is August 16, 2024. Questions can be addressed to Tatyana Deryugina ( [email protected] ) or David Molitor ( [email protected] ).
  The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.
  Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Requests may be submitted through the reasonable accommodations portal, or by contacting the Accessibility & Accommodations Division of the Office for Access and Equity at 217-333-0885, or by emailing [email protected] .
  Requisition ID: 1022008
  Job Category: Research
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