Postdoctoral Research Fellow

　　Job Summary:

　　The University of Chicago Crime Lab is seeking a full-time one- or two-year postdoctoral research fellow who has demonstrated research interest in topics related to criminal justice reform. Postdocs will report to Crime Lab Faculty Director Jens Ludwig and are expected to productively carry out self-directed research and contribute to the larger intellectual community of the Crime Lab by, for example, interacting with Crime Lab research staff and senior faculty members at the University of Chicago and elsewhere. There may also be possibilities for interested postdoctoral research fellows to take on leadership roles for selected research projects with government agency partners.

　　This position can be based in either Chicago, IL or New York City.

　　Though the position is relatively new, recent fellows have moved on to tenure-track faculty positions at top-tier research universities such as the University of Pennsylvania and the University of Michigan.

　　Responsibilities:

　　Productively carry out self-directed research.

　　Contribute to the larger intellectual community of the Crime Lab by, for example, interacting with Crime Lab research staff and senior faculty members at the University of Chicago and elsewhere.

　　Competencies:

　　Strategic leadership skills required.

　　Supervisory skills required.

　　Advanced knowledge in relevant scientific field required.

　　Advanced knowledge of research techniques or methods required.

　　Knowledge of regulatory policies and procedures required.

　　Analytical skills required.

　　Problem-solving skills required.

　　Attention to detail required.

　　Organizational skills required.

　　Verbal and written communication skills required.

　　Ability to work independently and as part of a team required.

　　Knowledge of Microsoft Office required.

　　Knowledge of content areas – Crime and Education – strongly preferred.

　　Additional Requirements

　　Education, Experience or Certifications:

　　Education

　　Advanced degree required in public policy, economics, criminology, education, statistics, computer science, or other relevant field with substantial policy and research experience.

　　Experience

　　The successful candidate will have expertise in research design, methods, and evaluation of research projects in the area of criminal justice or education policy or related area of social policy and an interest in finding and testing innovative solutions to urban problems. Preference will be given to those who have demonstrated interest in topics related to criminal justice reform, and previous experience working with interdisciplinary research teams and agency and community stakeholders.

　　Required Documents:

　　Resume

　　Cover Letter

　　Writing Sample

　　Reference Contact Information

　　NOTE: When applying, all required documents MUST be uploaded under the Resume/CV section of the application

　　Benefit Eligibility

　　Yes

　　Pay Frequency

　　Monthly

　　Pay Range

　　Depends on Qualifications

　　Scheduled Weekly Hours

　　37.5

　　Union

　　Non-Union

　　Job is Exempt?

　　Yes

　　Drug Test Required?

　　No

　　Does this position require incumbent to operate a vehicle on the job?

　　No

　　Health Screen Required?

　　No

　　Posting Date

　　2018-09-21-07:00

　　Remove from Posting On or Before

　　2019-03-21-07:00

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