PostDoctoral Associate
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Job Summary
Seeking a postdoctoral research associate to conduct research in health, environmental, or economics of crime with Dr. Stephen Billings at Leeds School of Business, University of Colorado-Boulder; Ludovica Gazze, University of Warwick; and Kevin Schnepel, Simon Fraser University.
This full-time position (starting July 1, 2026) will primarily support research on the impacts of childhood lead exposure in Colorado as well as other projects in the areas of health, environmental, or economics of crime. This position provides time to pursue individual research and even though it is preferable for this position to be in Colorado, there is the potential for a remote work assignment.
Who We Are
IBS is a research institute at the University of Colorado Boulder. Since its establishment in 1957, IBS has provided a setting for interdisciplinary, collaborative research on problems of societal concern. By engaging faculty from all the social and behavioral sciences at the University of Colorado Boulder, IBS encourages work that transcends disciplinary boundaries, illuminates the complexity of social behavior and social life, and has important implications for social policy; IBS researchers are expected to conduct research that fulfills that mission. IBS is organized into five research programs, each defined by an interdisciplinary area of research and directed by a senior research scientist.
This recruitment is sponsored by the Center on Crime and Justice, with support from the Prevention Science Program.
IBS and CU Boulder have strong commitments to ensuring diversity, equity, and inclusion for all members of our community and for the subjects of our research.
What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be
- Working with large datasets, conducting econometric analysis, writing academic research papers
What You Should Know
- This is a grant funded position that is contingent of receiving final approval. We have preliminary approval for the grant and this position.
- This is a 1 year position which is renewable for up to one additional year.
What We Can Offer
$96,000.00.
Benefits
At the University of Colorado Boulder, we are committed to supporting the holistic health and well-being of our employees. Our comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, and retirement plans; generous paid time off; tuition assistance for you and your dependents; and an ECO Pass for local transit. As one of Boulder County’s largest employers, CU Boulder offers an inspiring academic community and access to world-class outdoor recreation. Explore additional perks and programs through the CU Advantage program.
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What We Require
- Minimum qualifications include a PhD in economics or related field by the time of employment with experience in quantitative methods and statistical analysis. Expect proficiency in R, Stata and/or Python.
Special Instructions
- Resume or CV.
- Cover Letter.
- Research Paper.
(Optional) Transcripts/Proof of Degree: If you are selected as the finalist, your degree will be verified by the CU Boulder Campus Human Resources Department using an approved online vendor. However, if your degree was obtained outside of the United States, please submit an English-translated version as an Optional document.
Please apply by 3/13/26 for consideration.
Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, applications must be submitted through CU Boulder Jobs.
Posting Contact Information
Posting Contact Name: Boulder Campus Human Resources
Posting Contact Email: Recruiting@colorado.edu