Postdoctoral Research Associate in Health, Environmental, and Education Economics
About The Position
Seeking a full-time postdoctoral research associate to work on applied economics research projects in health, environmental, and education with Dr. David Molitor, Associate Professor of Finance and Economics at Gies College of Business, University of Illinois, starting in Fall 2026. The position is part of the Health Care Research Initiative (HCRI), which aims to transform health and health care delivery through innovative research, education, and partnerships. The successful candidate will contribute to this effort, working closely with Dr. Molitor and other HCRI scholars. The postdoctoral research associate will also engage with a strong and vibrant community of economists at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, including those at the Center for Business and Public Policy (CBPP) at Gies College of Business.
Requirements
- Ph.D. in economics or 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 writing and communication skills
Responsibilities
- Collaborate on research; priorities will be set in conversation with Dr. David Molitor
- Curate and analyze data, such as administrative Medicare data
- Support research activity through RA supervision, DUA 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
- Work to promote teamwork and collegiality
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Industry
Educational Services
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
