Postdoc: Family Policy & Well-Being Research

University of Notre Dame; Notre Dame (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Notre Dame seeks a Postdoctoral Research Associate to contribute to the Strengthening Families Research Initiative (SFRI). The role focuses on rigorous, policy-relevant research on family formation, stability, and well-being in the United States, working with Director Melissa Kearney and Notre Dame's Economics Department.

The appointment is for one year with a potential second year, supported by research and travel funds.

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 help mentor SFRI predocs and interns
• Contribute to SFRI's research dissemination efforts (e.g., research briefs and summaries)

Education

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

Job description

University of Notre Dame seeks a Postdoctoral Research Associate to contribute to the Strengthening Families Research Initiative (SFRI). The role focuses on rigorous, policy-relevant research on family formation, stability, and well-being in the United States, working with Director Melissa Kearney and Notre Dame's Economics Department.

The appointment is for one year with a potential second year, supported by research and travel funds.