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Job Title:Post Doctoral ScholarDepartment:Arts and Sciences | Economics

The OSU Economics Department invites applications for three post-doctoral researchers in health and/or labor economics. The positions will be part of a collaborative team led by Professors Kurt Lavetti, Trevon Logan, and Cindy Colen studying how the social aspects of jobs and workplaces, including factors like workplace earnings inequality, influence health outcomes and minority health disparities.

Support and conduct detailed complex scientific studies, functioning as a subject expert on one of more phases of the project(s); prepare and/or present seminars, talks or lectures for dissemination of knowledge, particularly the results of research undertaken; assist in the management of one of more phases of the research effort; assist in the selection of key research personnel, including undergraduate and graduate students, to work on project(s) undertaken; work with and coordinate collaborating research staff and provide input on methods and procedures necessary to achieve desired goals; advise undergraduate and graduate students in the analysis and interpretation of research data; responsible for the extraction, analysis and presentation of research data; coordinate the analysis of research findings and prepare detailed summaries for submission to the sponsoring agencies; responsible for the development of research designs and procedures for data analysis on the project(s); write, edit and/or approve progress reports, technical reports and journal articles; edit grant proposals and draft IRB documents for submission; assist in the establishment of working relationships with potential sponsors and in the submission of detailed research proposals to governmental and private agencies.

The positions offer opportunities for co-authorship on publications and have flexible durations from one to several years with renewal. The positions have flexible starting dates any time between March 2025 and September 2026. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis.

Minimum Education Required

A doctoral degree in economics, public policy and management, public health, or related field is required by the start date.

Required Qualifications

Experience in a social science research capacity is required.

Desired Qualifications

Strong analytical skills, experience analyzing large and complex data sets, and strong organizational and administrative skills. Experience working with health claims records or administrative matched earnings records is desired but not required.

Additional Information:

Applicants should upload a cover letter, CV, and job-market paper. Please have at least two letters of recommendation emailed to Lavetti.1@osu.edu.

Location:Arps Hall (0011)Position Type:Term (Fixed Term)Scheduled Hours:40
Shift:First Shift

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