Post Doc Research Specialist

Post Doc Research Specialist Job Summary

The Department of Family & Consumer Studies at the Universityof Utah invites applications for a full-time Research Associate tosupport the completion of a large-scale evaluation of Utah'sReemployment Services and Eligibility Assessment (RESEA) program.

This is a full-time, grant-funded position with an anticipated duration of 12-18 months, with a flexible start date beginning asearly as September 2026. The successful candidate will join an interdisciplinary evaluation team and play a leading role in completing the final stages of theRESEA impact evaluation. The position is particularly well suitedfor individuals with strong quantitative research skills and prior experience in program evaluation.

Please direct any questions about this position to David Curtis,Lead Evaluator, at david.curtish.edu
,or Su Shin, Co-Evaluator, at su.shinh.edu
.

* Candidates must already be authorized to work in the United Statesas visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

• Conducting statistical analyses using large administrative datasets
• Preparing analytic datasets and documenting data management procedures
• Developing statistical code and producing tables, figures, and technical appendices
• Contributing substantially to the preparation of the RESEAFinal Evaluation Report, including drafting technical sections and revising report chapters
• Collaborating with investigators to ensure timely completion ofproject milestones
• Participating in project meetings and communicating progress tothe research team

Although opportunities for scholarly publications may arise, the primary responsibility of this position is the completion ofhigh-quality evaluation reports.

• Ph.D. in Economics, Public Policy, Sociology, Political Science, Statistics, Evaluation, or another closely related socialscience discipline
• Strong quantitative data analysis skills
• Experience analyzing large administrative or longitudinal datasets
• Proficiency in statistical software such as Stata, R, orSAS
• Excellent written communication skills, particularly technical writing
• Ability to manage multiple tasks independently while working collaboratively within a research team

Preference will be given to applicants with experience in one ormore of the following areas:

• Program evaluation
• Impact evaluation or randomized controlled trials
• Labor economics or workforce development programs
• Analysis of government administrative records
• Preparation of technical reports for government agencies orresearch sponsors

Requisition Number: PRN
45885B

Full Time or Part Time? Full Time

Work Schedule

Summary:

Monday - Friday

Department: 00136 - Family and Consumer Studies

Location: Campus

Pay Rate Range: $75,000 to $85,000

Close Date: 11/03/2026