Postdoctoral Scholar in Immigration Policy, Causal Inference, and Immigrant Families at UC Berkeley
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.
