• Research Fellow

    University of Michigan (Ann Arbor, MI)


    RESEARCH FELLOW

    How to Apply

     

    Please email the following to[email protected] ([email protected].) :

     

    + Cover letter, including interest in collaboration

    + CV, including names and contact information for recommenders

    + Job market paper

    Job Summary

    Professors Amanda Kowalski (University of Michigan) and David Chan (UC Berkeley) are recruiting one or more Postdoctoral Research Fellows in Health Economics and Applied

     

    Econometrics to work onsite in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

    Successful applicants will have opportunities to:

    + Access a rich and novel dataset that merges electronic health records from Michigan Medicine with administrative data, surveys, and randomized assignment.

    + Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team of collaborators in sociology, public health, medicine, statistics, and political science.

    + Mentor and work alongside a team of well qualified predoctoral fellows.

    + Apply and advance econometric methods.

    + Propose new projects and develop grant proposals.

     

    This position is ideal for an applicant with a deferred Assistant Professor appointment who wants to gain experience leading large-scale research in a team-oriented environment.

     

    This is a one-year appointment starting in spring or summer 2026, with possibility to extend based on the availability of funds, availability of work, and performance.

    Required Qualifications*

    A PhD in Economics or closely related field is required on or before the start date. Employment will require a criminal background check.

     

    Modes of Work

     

    Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about thework modes (https://hr.umich.edu/working-u-m/my-employment/ways-we-work-resource-center/ways-we-work-implementation-group/modes-work) .

     

    Background Screening

     

    The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks. Background checks are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

     

    Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Applicants who apply before June 1, 2026 will be given full consideration. Virtual interviews will involve developing a plan for collaboration.

     

    U-M EEO Statement

     

    The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.

     

    Job Detail

     

    Job Opening ID

     

    270943

     

    Working Title

    RESEARCH FELLOW

    Job Title

    RESEARCH FELLOW

    Work Location

     

    Ann Arbor Campus

     

    Ann Arbor, MI

     

    Modes of Work

     

    Onsite

     

    Full/Part Time

     

    Full-Time

     

    Regular/Temporary

     

    Regular

     

    FLSA Status

     

    Exempt

     

    Organizational Group

     

    College Of Lsa

     

    Department

     

    LSA Economics

     

    Posting Begin/End Date

     

    11/18/2025 - 6/01/2026

     

    Career Interest

     

    Research Fellows