Postdoc: Family Policy & Well-Being Research

University of Notre Dame; Mishawaka (IN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Notre Dame in Indiana invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate within the Strengthening Families Research Initiative (SFRI). The role emphasizes developing an independent research portfolio while contributing to ongoing projects under the direction of the SFRI Director, with opportunities for travel funds and mentoring of predoctoral researchers.

The position supports a two-year appointment with potential renewal based on performance, and requires collaboration

Qualifications

• PhD in Economics, Demography, Public Policy, or a closely related field.
• Substantive interest in family policy, social mobility, or related applied microeconomics fields.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States for the duration of the two-year position.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and advance an independent research agenda related to the Initiative’s scope of research.
• Collaborate with SFRI affiliated faculty on research projects and mentor SFRI predocs and interns.
• Contribute to SFRI's research dissemination efforts (e.g., briefs and summaries).

Skills

Independent research

Collaboration

Policy-relevant research

Education

PhD in Economics, Demography, Public Policy, or related field

Job description

University of Notre Dame in Indiana invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate within the Strengthening Families Research Initiative (SFRI). The role emphasizes developing an independent research portfolio while contributing to ongoing projects under the direction of the SFRI Director, with opportunities for travel funds and mentoring of predoctoral researchers.

The position supports a two-year appointment with potential renewal based on performance, and requires collaboration