What are the responsibilities and job description for the LEO Postdoctoral Fellow position at University of Notre Dame?
LEO is looking for a proactive, self-starter who desires to be part of solving one of the most critical issues our nation faces today – poverty. The Postdoctoral Fellow will be part of our faculty team and will contribute to our criminal justice focus area within that team. They will be responsible for leading a team in design, execution, and analysis of studies of criminal justice system interventions.
Who We Are
The Wilson Sheehan Lab for Economic Opportunities (LEO) at the University of Notre Dame is a research center dedicated to reducing poverty and improving lives in the United States through evidence-based programs and policies.
Who We Need
We are looking for someone who wants to change the face of poverty in our country and believes that impacting poverty is possible. The Postdoctoral Fellow’s top priorities will be:
Qualifications
Required:
Application Instructions
This institution is using Interfolio to conduct this search.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
The University of Notre Dame seeks to attract, develop, and retain the highest quality faculty, staff and administration. The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and is committed to building a culturally diverse workplace. We strongly encourage applications from female and minority candidates and those candidates attracted to a university with a Catholic identity. Moreover, Notre Dame prohibits discrimination against veterans or disabled qualified individuals, and requires affirmative action by covered contractors to employ and advance veterans and qualified individuals with disabilities in compliance with 41 CFR 60-741.5(a) and 41 CFR 60-300.5(a).
Background Check
This appointment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Applicants will be asked to identify all felony convictions and/or pending felony charges. Felony convictions do not automatically bar an individual from employment. Each case will be examined separately to determine the appropriateness of employment in the particular position. Failure to be forthcoming or dishonesty with respect to felony disclosures can result in the disqualification of a candidate. The full procedure can be viewed at https://facultyhandbook.nd.edu/?id=link-73597.
Who We Are
The Wilson Sheehan Lab for Economic Opportunities (LEO) at the University of Notre Dame is a research center dedicated to reducing poverty and improving lives in the United States through evidence-based programs and policies.
Who We Need
We are looking for someone who wants to change the face of poverty in our country and believes that impacting poverty is possible. The Postdoctoral Fellow’s top priorities will be:
- Design studies measuring the impact of criminal justice system interventions
- Lead research teams that execute study design
- Compose study results for academic and public outlets
- Regularly collaborate with LEO’s social service provider partners
Qualifications
Required:
- A deep commitment to the mission of both LEO and the University
- PhD in Economics or related field
- Experience studying crime and/or criminal justice
- Interest in academic projects that collaborate with practitioners
- Experience in design, execution, or analysis of randomized controlled trials
Application Instructions
This institution is using Interfolio to conduct this search.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
The University of Notre Dame seeks to attract, develop, and retain the highest quality faculty, staff and administration. The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and is committed to building a culturally diverse workplace. We strongly encourage applications from female and minority candidates and those candidates attracted to a university with a Catholic identity. Moreover, Notre Dame prohibits discrimination against veterans or disabled qualified individuals, and requires affirmative action by covered contractors to employ and advance veterans and qualified individuals with disabilities in compliance with 41 CFR 60-741.5(a) and 41 CFR 60-300.5(a).
Background Check
This appointment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Applicants will be asked to identify all felony convictions and/or pending felony charges. Felony convictions do not automatically bar an individual from employment. Each case will be examined separately to determine the appropriateness of employment in the particular position. Failure to be forthcoming or dishonesty with respect to felony disclosures can result in the disqualification of a candidate. The full procedure can be viewed at https://facultyhandbook.nd.edu/?id=link-73597.
