Postdoctoral Position- UC Davis Graduate School of Management

Position overview

Salary range:
The posted UC salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and/or step  Table 23:
Postdoctoral Scholar-Employee, Postdoctoral Scholar-Fellow, Postdoctoral Scholar-Paid Direct, Fiscal Year. The salary range for this position is $69,073-$82,836. Off-scale salaries, i.e., a salary that is higher than the published system-wide salary at the designated rank and offered when necessary to meet competitive conditions, qualifications, and experience.

Open date: June 11, 2025

Most recent review date: Friday, Sep 12, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time). Applications received after this date will be reviewed by the search committee if the position has not yet been filled.

Final date: Saturday, Jan 31, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time). Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.

Dr. Sebastian Calonico in the Graduate School of Management at the University of California, Davis, wishes to employ a 100%-time Postdoc who will contribute to several projects employing Regression Discontinuity Designs (RDD) and related causal inference models, with a strong emphasis on advancing statistical methodology.

The project presents significant methodological challenges, including: (i) estimating heterogeneous effects using RDD and causal machine learning methods; (ii) modeling dynamic longitudinal health data; and (iii) developing and refining statistical models and tools to address adherence and censoring.

The postdoctoral researcher will play a critical role in formally developing, extending, and implementing statistical methodologies suited for this context, working closely with an interdisciplinary research team and contributing to broader scientific projects. The ideal candidate should thus have formal training in statistical theory, econometrics, and/or other quantitative research tools.

Application materials for this Postdoctoral position should include a cover letter, vitae/resume, a writing sample, an authorization to release information form, and contact information for three references. This recruitment will have an initial review date; however, the position will remain open until filled. Only completed applications will be reviewed. Applicants should submit their application and supporting materials via our online recruitment system ((Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).).

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

Doctoral degree (by start date, 7/1/2025) in a relevant field (e.g., statistics, biostatistics, economics, data science).

Additional qualifications (required at time of start)

Strong foundation in statistical theory, with expertise in developing and implementing formal statistical models for causal inference. Advanced knowledge in econometrics, non-parametric models, and machine learning.

Preferred qualifications (other preferred, but not required, qualifications for the position)

Experience working with large-scale survey data or electronic health record data. Proven experience in statistical model development, including:
Formally deriving properties of causal estimators.
Developing estimation and inference procedures for complex data structures.
Implementing novel statistical techniques for causal analysis.

* Programming proficiency in R or Python.

Document requirements

• Cover Letter - Cover Letter detailing how your expertise aligns with the position.
• Curriculum Vitae/Resume - Your most recently updated C.V. or Resume.
• Writing Sample - Writing Sample, preferably single-authored, demonstrating technical writing skills
• Authorization to Release Information Form - This form is required for all applicants applying to academic recruitments. Please see the Employment Disclosure Requirements webpage for more information. Download, complete, sign, and upload the form.

Reference requirements

• 3 required (contact information only)

Names and Contact Information for three references.

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