Postdoctoral Research Associate in Applied Economics
About The Position
The Health Care Research Initiative (HCRI) at the University of Illinois Urbana–Champaign is seeking a full-time postdoctoral research associate to work on applied economics research projects in health, environment, and education. The associate will work closely with Dr. David Molitor, Associate Professor of Finance and Economics at Gies College of Business, and other HCRI scholars. The role is part of HCRI’s effort to transform health and health care delivery through innovative research, education, and partnerships. The associate will also engage with the University of Illinois Urbana–Champaign’s community of economists, including those at the Center for Business and Public Policy (CBPP) at Gies College of Business. The appointment is a 12-month academic appointment at 100% time, with a proposed start date of August 16, 2027, or as soon as possible after that date. The position is based in an office environment in Champaign, Illinois. The standard schedule is Monday through Friday, eight hours per day and 40 hours per week, with occasional schedule flexibility potentially required for research events, conferences, or other activities. The budgeted salary range is $75,000–$90,000, commensurate with qualifications and experience and considering internal equity.
Requirements
- Ph.D. in economics or a related field by the start of the position.
- Advanced training in econometrics and related empirical methods.
- Strong programming skills in Stata, R, Python, or similar software.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working with Medicare data or other large administrative data sets.
- Experience designing and implementing randomized controlled trials in the field.
- Geospatial skills, including experience with GIS software and geospatial data analysis.
- Experience working in interdisciplinary teams.
- Strong communication skills.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate on research, with priorities set in conversation with Dr. David Molitor.
- Curate and analyze data, including administrative Medicare data.
- Support research activity through research assistant supervision, data use agreement management, and grant writing.
- Contribute to the overall goals of HCRI, including HCRI-related public goods.
- Actively participate in the intellectual life at Illinois Gies and CBPP.
- Promote teamwork and collegiality.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
