University of Michigan

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The Criminal Justice Administrative Records System (CJARS) at the University of Michigan invites applications for a two-year term-limited Post-Doctoral Research Fellow to start summer 2026, with possible extension to a third year.

The Post-Doctoral Fellow will collaborate with the CJARS PI to conduct research on crime and criminal justice policy in the United States using this novel data resource. Interested applicants should have substantial experience working with administrative records and substantive interest in the economics of crime.

In collaboration with the PI, the Post-Doctoral Research Fellow will contribute to the scientific aims of CJARS, including but not limited to:

•Conducting analysis of CJARS data linked with other federal data resources in the Federal Statistical Research Data Center (FSRDC) network in support of the scientific aims of CJARS;
•Developing and leading new research projects in coordination with the PI with potential grant development and writing as needed;
•Managing the effort of research assistants to support research projects.

Required Qualifications: Ph.D. in Economics, Public Policy, or equivalent field with a focus on the economics of crime. Ability to pass a federal background investigation to secure Special Sworn Status with the U.S. Census Bureau. Proven background in analyzing criminal justice administrative data.