Caitlin Patler
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Postdoctoral Scholar in Immigration Policy, Causal Inference, and Immigrant Families at UC Berkeley University of California, Berkeley in United States
Degree Level
Postdoc
Field of study
Sociology
Funding
Salary is based on UC postdoc salary scales; a reasonable estimate is $71,491 to $79,727. The appointment is full-time (100%) for an initial two years, with possible renewal based on performance and funding availability.
Deadline
Jan 4, 2027
Country
United States
University
University of California, Berkeley

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UC Berkeley’s Goldman School of Public Policy is recruiting a Postdoctoral Scholar for a research program on immigrant families, children, communities, and U.S. immigration policy. The position is embedded in the Empirical Research Hub to Protect Children in Immigrant Families, co-led by Professor Chloe East at the University of Colorado Boulder, in partnership with the Children Thrive Action Network.
The postdoc will work across three main areas: causal research using rigorous causal inference methods; rapid-response policy research for timely policy briefs and accessible summaries; and scholar hub coordination supporting convenings, communications, collaboration, and synthesis of outputs. The role offers mentorship, career development support, and opportunities for co-authored publications and policy/advocacy engagement.
Research keywords: immigration policy, immigrant families, children, communities, causal inference, difference-in-differences, regression discontinuity, instrumental variables, synthetic control, administrative data, survey data, quantitative analysis, policy evaluation.
Eligibility highlights: Ph.D. or equivalent international degree, or current Ph.D. enrollment at application; Ph.D. required by start date; no more than three years of post-degree research experience. Preferred applicants have training in economics, sociology, demography, public policy, or a related social science, plus strong quantitative and communication skills.
Funding: full-time postdoctoral appointment with a salary estimate of $71,491–$79,727, initially for two years with possible renewal depending on performance and funding.
Location: Berkeley, California, United States.
Application: submit a CV, cover letter, and writing sample, and provide contact information for three academic references. Apply via the UC Berkeley recruitment portal by the final deadline.
Funding details
Salary is based on UC postdoc salary scales; a reasonable estimate is $71,491 to $79,727. The appointment is full-time (100%) for an initial two years, with possible renewal based on performance and funding availability.
What's required
Ph.D. or equivalent international degree, or enrollment in a Ph.D. program at the time of application; Ph.D. (or equivalent) must be completed by the appointment start date; no more than three years of post-degree research experience by the start date. Preferred background includes a PhD in economics, sociology, demography, public policy, or an adjacent social science discipline; advanced causal inference methods such as difference-in-differences, regression discontinuity, instrumental variables, and synthetic control; strong quantitative analysis skills with large-scale administrative or survey datasets; demonstrated interest or experience in immigration policy, immigrant families, or immigrant communities; excellent written and oral communication; ability to work independently and collaboratively; and experience with machine learning, text analysis, mixed methods, qualitative research, public-facing summaries, project management, mentoring, or stakeholder coordination.
How to apply
Submit a CV, a cover letter describing your research agenda and fit, and a writing sample demonstrating causal inference expertise. Provide contact information for three academic references. Apply through the UC Berkeley recruitment portal.
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