Post-Doctoral Associate

The Humphrey School of Public Affairs at the University of Minnesota seeks a part-time Post-Doctoral Associate (20 hours per week) for the coming academic year to support research on racial and ethnic inequality in public policy. The position will be supervised by Dr. Samuel L. Myers, Jr. and housed in the Roy Wilkins Center for Human Relations and Social Justice.

The incumbent is expected to build and maintain relationships with external stakeholders, community members, graduate students, along with affiliated researchers, faculty and advisors.

Responsibilities
Primary tasks include assisting with the development of new NIH proposals on drowning and related unintended mortality, creating econometric models of causal impacts of policy interventions on changes in mortality, and preparing papers and articles for publication in academic journals. The incumbent may also assist in the supervision of graduate assistants and/or other research team members. The post-doc will be given time to pursue professional development opportunities.

• Research and evaluation (50%)
• Project management and administration (45%)
• Professional development (5%)

Required Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Applied Economics, Public Policy Analysis, or other interdisciplinary program focused on quantitative methods of policy analysis and evaluation;
• Evidence of effective writing and communications skills in the form of published written work, peer-reviewed journal articles, or other public-facing knowledge products.
  
  Preferred Qualifications
• Research interests related to social justice and disparate impacts of public policy;
• Cross-cultural competency and the ability to communicate effectively with diverse groups of people;
• Creativity, enthusiasm, positive attitude, and ability to work effectively as part of a team;
• Excellent project management skills, organization, and attention to detail;
• Ability to work quickly and efficiently, manage deadlines, and pick up new skills and areas of expertise;
• Interest in mentoring undergraduate and graduate students;
• Familiarity with the social justice goals of the Roy Wilkins Center.

The Roy Wilkins Center for Human Relations and Social Justice (the Center) is dedicated to finding solutions to racial and ethnic inequality. Using an integrated model of research, dialogue, and community partnerships, the Center guides and empowers policymakers and community leaders in developing and promoting solutions to the problems of racism and racial and ethnic inequality.

Pay Range: $31,116 per year; depending on education/qualifications/experience

Please visit the Benefits for Postdoctoral Candidates website for more information regarding benefit eligibility.

• Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off
• Continuous learning opportunities through professional training
• Medical, dental, and pharmacy plans
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• University HSA contributions
• Disability and life insurance
• Employee wellbeing program
• Financial counseling services
• Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost

Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions. You will have the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a cover letter and resume or CV.

This position will remain open until filled.

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