The OSU Economics Department invites applications for three post-doctoral researchers in health and/or labor economics. The positions will be part of a collaborative team led by Professors Kurt Lavetti, Trevon Logan, and Cindy Colen studying how the social aspects of jobs and workplaces, including factors like workplace earnings inequality, influence health outcomes and minority health disparities.

Support and conduct detailed complex scientific studies, functioning as a subject expert on one of more phases of the project(s); prepare and/or present seminars, talks or lectures for dissemination of knowledge, particularly the results of research undertaken; assist in the management of one of more phases of the research effort; assist in the selection of key research personnel, including undergraduate and graduate students, to work on project(s) undertaken; work with and coordinate collaborating research staff and provide input on methods and procedures necessary to achieve desired goals; advise undergraduate and graduate students in the analysis and interpretation of research data; responsible for the extraction, analysis and presentation of research data; coordinate the analysis of research findings and prepare detailed summaries for submission to the sponsoring agencies; responsible for the development of research designs and procedures for data analysis on the project(s); write, edit and/or approve progress reports, technical reports and journal articles; edit grant proposals and draft IRB documents for submission; assist in the establishment of working relationships with potential sponsors and in the submission of detailed research proposals to governmental and private agencies.

The positions offer opportunities for co-authorship on publications and have flexible durations from one to several years with renewal. The positions have flexible starting dates any time between June 2023 through December 2024. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis.

Minimum Education Required

A doctoral degree by start date is required, preferably in economics, public policy and management, or public health.

Required Qualifications

Experience in a social science research capacity is required.

Desired Qualifications

Strong analytical skills, experience analyzing large and complex data sets, and strong organizational and administrative skills. Experience working with health claims records or administrative matched earnings records are desired.

Applicants should upload a cover letter, CV, and job-market paper. Please have letters of recommendation emailed to Lavetti.1@osu.edu.

The Department of Economics, within the College of Arts and Sciences, seeks three Post Doctoral Scholars to join our team. The College of Arts and Sciences is the largest college and the academic heart of the university. The College hosts 81 majors. With 38 departments, 20+ world-class research centers, and more than 2,000 faculty and staff members, students have the unique opportunity to study with the best artists, scholars, and scientists in their field. The College values diversity and offers a supportive, open, and inclusive community.

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By the start of employment, all newly hired employees must receive at least the first dose of a two-dose series or a single dose of a one-dose series COVID-19 vaccination. Individuals who choose a two-dose series vaccination must receive the second dose within 45 days of their start date. Proof of vaccination will be required at time of hire.

Candidates may request a medical or religious exemption from the vaccination requirement. Campus employees may also request an exemption for personal reasons. Ohio State Wexner Medical Center, College of Medicine or OSUP Employees are not eligible for personal exemptions. All exemptions are subject to Ohio States approval and subject to change, including revocation, due to legal and regulatory requirements.

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