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Postdoctoral Research Associate in Applied Economics, Health, Environment, and Education University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign in United States
Degree Level
Postdoc
Field of study
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Funding
This is a 100% full-time, 12-month academic appointment with a budgeted salary of $75,000–$90,000. The position is eligible for work-authorization sponsorship, except sponsorship of a new H1B petition that would incur the $100,000 fee.
Deadline
Jan 4, 2027
Country
United States
University
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
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About this position
The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is seeking a full-time Postdoctoral Research Associate in Applied Economics within the Department of Finance at Gies College of Business.
The postdoctoral researcher will work with Dr. David Molitor, Associate Professor of Finance and Economics, and other scholars affiliated with the Health Care Research Initiative (HCRI). The research portfolio covers applied economics projects in health, environment, and education, with a particular emphasis on innovative research intended to improve health and health care delivery.
Research activities will include collaborating on empirical economics projects, curating and analyzing administrative data such as Medicare data, and contributing to research supported by the HCRI. The role may also involve supervising research assistants, managing data-use agreements, supporting grant writing, and contributing to HCRI-related public goods.
The researcher will join the intellectual community at Illinois Gies and the Center for Business and Public Policy, engaging with a strong and vibrant community of economists. The position provides a collaborative and interdisciplinary research environment, with opportunities to participate in the broader academic life of the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.
Funding details
This is a 100% full-time, 12-month academic appointment with a budgeted salary of $75,000–$90,000. The position is eligible for work-authorization sponsorship, except sponsorship of a new H1B petition that would incur the $100,000 fee.
What's required
Applicants must have a Ph.D. in economics or a related field by the start of the position, advanced training in econometrics and related empirical methods, and strong programming skills in Stata, R, Python, or similar software. Preferred qualifications include experience with Medicare or other large administrative datasets, designing and implementing randomized controlled trials, GIS and geospatial data analysis, interdisciplinary teamwork, and strong communication skills.
How to apply
Submit the application through the University of Illinois jobs portal using the Apply Now button. Applications must be submitted through jobs.illinois.edu to be considered; questions may be directed to David Molitor at [email protected].
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