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August 1, 2015 - January 31, 2016

University of Michigan

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Institute for Social Research
Survey Research Center
Assistant Research Scientist

JOE ID Number: 2015-02_111454649
Date Posted: 11/03/2015
Date Inactive: 01/31/2016
Position Title/Short Description
Title: Assistant Research Scientist
Section: US: Full-Time Academic (Permanent, Tenure Track or Tenured)
Location: Ann Arbor, Michigan, UNITED STATES
JEL Classification: A -- General Economics and Teaching
Full Text of JOE Listing:

The Survey Research Center (SRC) in the Institute for Social Research (ISR) at the University of Michigan invites applications for a full-time position of Assistant Research Scientist.

Job Description:
The Health and Retirement Study (HRS) is a study of the population aged 50 and older, with panel survey and biological data linked to administrative records, including Social Security, pension, and Medicare records. We are launching an effort to expand HRS's links to administrative and survey data on respondents' employers to improve the ability to analyze the relationship between firm and industry measures and individual retirement, health and well-being. The Assistant Research Scientist will collaborate with investigators at ISR and elsewhere to develop new linkages to administrative data including data on businesses, to carry out econometric analyses of data from surveys and linkages, to improve imputations, and to design new measures. This research will also involve close collaboration with research activities at the U.S. Census Bureau; some research will be conducted in the Michigan Census Research Data Center. The researcher will conduct research independently and as part of a team, including preparing data documentation, articles for publication, and proposals for funded research. The position also includes some management of staff programmers and research assistants supporting these activities. SRC is a unique, world-renowned social science research center that conducts investigator initiated, survey-based research on theoretical and applied problems of social and scientific importance (please see our website): http://www.isr.umich.edu/src/

Job Qualifications: Requirements for the position are a Ph.D. in Economics or closely-related field, experience in applied econometric methods using large data sets, familiarity with relevant software and programming tools, and strong writing skills.

Application Procedure:
Applicants may initiate the process by submitting a letter describing their scholarly activities and interests in SRC. Please include a CV, three letters of reference or names of three references, and up to two recent publications. Salary is highly competitive.

Please send applications, nominations and inquiries electronically to srcsearches@umich.edu or by mail to Survey Research Center Search Committee, Director's Office, Survey Research Center, Institute for Social Research, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI 48106-1248. Reference position 117573. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. We will be interviewing for this position at the AEA meetings in January. The University of Michigan is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse workplace. Women and minority candidates are encouraged to apply.

Application Requirements:
  • Application Instructions Below
Application Instructions:
Applicants may initiate the process by submitting a letter describing their scholarly activities and interests in SRC. Please include a CV, three letters of reference or names of three references, and up to two recent publications. Salary is highly competitive.

Please send applications, nominations and inquiries electronically to srcsearches@umich.edu or by mail to Survey Research Center Search Committee, Director’s Office, Survey Research Center, Institute for Social Research, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI 48106-1248. Reference position 117573. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. The University of Michigan is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse workplace. Women and minority candidates are encouraged to apply.