Postdoc: Remote Causal Inference in Vaccination & Dementia

Economicsnetwork; Palo Alto (CA); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Economicsnetwork is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Fellow or Social Science Research Scholar at Stanford University. This role involves conducting research on the link between shingles vaccination and dementia, with opportunities for remote work or on-site presence.

The ideal candidate will hold a doctoral degree in a quantitative field or have equivalent research experience, possess strong coding skills, and communicate effectively in English. The position offers the possibility of renewal after two years and a chance for a long-term academic career.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree with quantitative training (ideally in econometrics) or relevant research experience.
• Strong coding skills in R, Stata, or other statistical software package.
• Good communication skills in English.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research on the link between shingles vaccination and dementia.
• Publish findings in high-impact general science and clinical journals.
• Utilize large-scale electronic health record data and other data sources.

Skills

Strong coding skills in R, Stata, or other statistical software packages

Good communication skills in English

Education

Doctoral degree with quantitative training

Masters degree with strong quantitative training

Job description

Economicsnetwork is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Fellow or Social Science Research Scholar at Stanford University. This role involves conducting research on the link between shingles vaccination and dementia, with opportunities for remote work or on-site presence.

The ideal candidate will hold a doctoral degree in a quantitative field or have equivalent research experience, possess strong coding skills, and communicate effectively in English. The position offers the possibility of renewal after two years and a chance for a long-term academic career.