PostDoctoral Research Associate – Economics: The Department of Economics at the University of Massachusetts Amherst invites applications for a two-year Postdoctoral Research Associate position. This opportunity provides a platform for collaborative research on the political economy of essential sectors and a post-neoliberal economic stabilization paradigm. The successful candidate will work closely with PI Isabella Weber, contributing to the development of a comprehensive understanding of systemically important sectors and proposing innovative approaches to inflation policy and economic disaster preparedness.
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- Job no: 522136
- Work type: Post Doc (Amherst Only)
- Location: UMass Amherst
- Department: Economics
- Union: Post Doc
- Categories: Postdoctoral Research Associate, Faculty, College of Social and Behavioral Sciences
- 🏫 About UMass Amherst
- Flagship public research university
- Offers undergraduate, graduate, and professional degrees
- Located in the scenic Pioneer Valley of Western Massachusetts
- Part of the Five Colleges consortium
- 🧑🏫 Job Description
- Two-year Postdoctoral Research Associate position
- Focus on political economy of essential sectors and post-neoliberal economic stabilization
- Collaborate with PI Isabella Weber on research and coordinate graduate student research assistants
- Develop outreach strategy and communicate findings to stakeholders
- Ideal for researchers interested in publicly engaged scholarship
- ⚙️ Essential Functions
- Participate in meetings, train, and supervise graduate research assistants
- Conduct primary research using mixed methods and archival research
- Conduct literature reviews on governance modes for systemically important sectors
- Prepare expert interviews and group discussions
- Lead an outreach strategy engaging stakeholders and the public
- Present research at academic conferences and workshops
- Build infrastructure and protocols for collaborative research
- 📚 Minimum Qualifications
- Completed PhD at the time of appointment
- Academic activity for no longer than 4 years post-PhD
- 🌟 Preferred Qualifications
- Methodological expertise in qualitative research, mixed-methods, and archival research
- Research experience in macroeconomics, economic policy, or systemically important sectors
- Policy design and public engagement experience is a plus
- 💼 Physical Demands/Working Conditions
- Typical office environment
- 🕰️ Work Schedule
- Full-time position (40 hours/week, Monday – Friday) with occasional weekend/evening conference meetings
- 📅 Additional Information
- Position starts ASAP, no later than June 2024 (negotiable)
- Encouraged to relocate to Amherst; remote work arrangements considered
- Research position, no teaching expected; mentoring by Isabella Weber
- 📝 Application Instructions
- Submit cover letter, CV, one writing sample, and contact information for three academic references
- Review of applications continues until the position is filled
- For inquiries, contact Isabella Weber at imweber@umass.edu
Designation: Postdoctoral Research Associate
Research Area: Political economy of essential sectors, post-neoliberal economic stabilization paradigm
Location: UMass Amherst, Department of Economics
Eligibility/Qualification:
- Completed PhD at the time of the appointment
- Academic activity not exceeding 4 years post-PhD
Job Description: The postdoctoral research associate will collaborate with PI Isabella Weber on the following:
- Conduct primary research on selected sectors using mixed methods and archival research
- Lead and coordinate a team of graduate student research assistants
- Develop an outreach strategy to engage stakeholders and the broader public
- Present research at academic conferences and workshops
- Assist in building infrastructure and protocols for collaborative research
- Mentor graduate and undergraduate student assistants
How to Apply: Interested candidates should submit the following materials:
- Cover letter addressed to Dr. Isabella Weber, Department of Economics, University of Massachusetts Amherst
- CV
- One writing sample
- Contact information for three (3) academic references
Review of applications will continue until the position is filled. For inquiries, contact Isabella Weber at imweber@umass.edu.
Last Date for Apply: Review of applications will continue until the position is filled.
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