Post-Doctoral Research Associate

Responsibilities

• Working closely with the Center’s Director on research projects.
• Developing and executing an original, quantitative research project aligned with the Center's mission.
• Publishing high-impact findings in leading peer-reviewed sociological, demographic, or public health journals.
• Engaging with the Center’s interdisciplinary community through seminars, workshops, and collaborative research initiatives.
• Presenting research findings at major national and international professional conferences.

• Ph.D. in Sociology, Economics, Public Health, Demography, or related social science field (must be completed by the start date).
• Demonstrated publication record in peer-reviewed journals.
• A strong research record or high potential in the study of structural inequality, families, health, and/or poverty.
• Demonstrated expertise in advanced quantitative methods, such as longitudinal data analysis, hierarchical linear modeling, causal inference, or the analysis of large-scale administrative and survey datasets.
• Ability to work independently while coordinating interdisciplinary collaborations.
• Strong verbal and written communication.
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without need now or in the future for sponsorship for employment-based visa status.

Demonstrates expertise in advanced quantitative methods and a strong publication record in peer-reviewed journals, with a focus on structural inequality, families, health, and poverty. Engages effectively in interdisciplinary collaborations and communicates research findings clearly.