• Postdoctoral Research Associate

    University of Michigan (Ann Arbor, MI)


    Postdoctoral Research Associate

    How to Apply

    A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your CV. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position. Additionally, your application must include:

    + A writing sample

    + Contact information for at least three references

     

    We will start reviewing applications January 30, 2026.

    Job Summary

    We invite applications for a postdoctoral research associate position to work with Dr. Nina Brooks ( [email protected] ) at the University of Michigan's School for Environment and Sustainability (SEAS). This role involves conducting research at the intersection of environment, development, and health economics and policy. The successful candidate will pursue their own related research interests as well as contribute to projects that integrate and analyze survey, field-based, and administrative data with high-resolution climate and air pollution datasets, with a particular emphasis on informal brick manufacturing and other informal industries. There are also opportunities to participate in field research projects in South Asia, depending on the candidate's interests, and to engage in training and professional development activities at the University of Michigan.

     

    Candidates for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

     

    **Note:** This position will be a one (1) year full-time term limited appointment with the possibility of renewal.

     

    Mission Statement

     

    At the University of Michigan School for Environment and Sustainability (SEAS), we are at the forefront of building a more sustainable and just world for all by transforming the impact of higher education and reimagining the future. We are advancing action through innovation, research, education and engagement in society, and developing leaders who are empowered to halt the climate crisis and create an environmentally sound future for generations to come.

     

    To learn more about SEAS and our values, please visit our website at https://seas.umich.edu/about/seas-values.

     

    Why Work at Michigan?

     

    In addition to a career filled with purpose and opportunity, The University of Michigan offers a comprehensive benefits package to help you stay well, protect yourself and your family and plan for a secure future. Benefits include:

     

    + Generous time off

    + A retirement plan that provides two-for-one matching contributions with immediate vesting

    + Many choices for comprehensive health insurance

    + Life insurance

    + Long-term disability coverage

    + Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses

    Responsibilities*

    + Integrate survey and administrative datasets with environmental data (e.g., remotely sensed temperature and air pollution)

    + Perform econometric analyses to estimate the causal effects of environmental and climate exposures

    + Assist in the design and analysis of randomized controlled experiments

    + Lead manuscript preparation and contribute to the dissemination of research findings

    + Collaborate with interdisciplinary and international team members

    Required Qualifications*

    + A PhD in Economics, Public Policy, Data Science, or a related quantitative social science discipline is required either prior to the appointment or must be obtained within four months of the start date.

    + Demonstrated expertise in causal inference methods and other data science methodologies (e.g., machine learning).

    + Experience working with large-scale environmental and remotely-sensed datasets, strong proficiency in R and version control tools (such as GitHub), and familiarity with high-performance computing (HPC) are required.

     

    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) .

     

    Application Deadline

     

    Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. This job may be removed from posting boards and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended.

     

    U-M EEO Statement

     

    The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.

     

    Job Detail

     

    Job Opening ID

     

    272587

     

    Working Title

     

    Postdoctoral Research Associate

     

    Job Title

    RESEARCH FELLOW

    Work Location

     

    Ann Arbor Campus

     

    Ann Arbor, MI

     

    Modes of Work

     

    Hybrid

     

    Full/Part Time

     

    Full-Time

     

    Regular/Temporary

     

    Regular

     

    FLSA Status

     

    Exempt

     

    Organizational Group

     

    School Nat Res Envir

     

    Department

     

    Sch for Environ and Sustain

     

    Posting Begin/End Date

     

    1/07/2026 - 2/28/2026

     

    Salary

     

    $75,000.00 - $75,000.00

     

    Career Interest

     

    Research Fellows