University of Michigan

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The Population Studies Center at the University of Michigan-Institute for Social Research expects to have three openings for Postdoctoral Fellowships beginning on or about September 1, 2021. Fellowships are sponsored by the National Institute on Aging (NIA), supporting research on aging and the health and well-being of older people. Fellows devote most of their time to independent research, but may also take selected courses and/or teach on a light-load basis. Positions offer exceptional opportunity for collaboration with faculty of the Population Studies Center and Survey Research Center on major projects in the U.S. and overseas. Fellowship term is two years, contingent on continued funding. Stipend will be commensurate with experience, based on levels mandated by NIH.

Eligibility:
Must be Citizens or Permanent Residents of the United States at the time of application.

Qualifications:
Applicants must have a Ph.D. in demography, public health, or one of the social sciences (e.g., sociology, economics, psychology) by the starting date.

When considering applicants we will take into consideration current NIH guidelines with respect to the scope of population studies research supported by NIA and the NIH priorities for Health Economics Research.

Applications accepted November 1, 2020 – January 3, 2021 through Interfolio at: https://apply.interfolio.com/80125