"Post-doctoral Research Fellow - CJARS"

The Criminal Justice Administrative Records System (CJARS) at the University of Michigan invites applications for a full-time position of Post-Doctoral Research Fellow. The Post-Doctoral Research Fellow will be a part of the CJARS team and launch a number of planned research projects that leverage the data infrastructure. CJARS is a next-generation criminal justice data infrastructure initiative to support evidence-based criminal justice policy making and administration and is developed through a partnership between the University of Michigan and the U.S. Census Bureau.

In collaboration with the project's PI, the Post-Doctoral Research Fellow will contribute to the scientific aims of CJARS, including but not limited to:

• Conducting analysis of CJARS data linked with other federal data resources in the Federal Statistical Research Data Center (FSRDC) network in support of the scientific aims of CJARS;
• Developing and leading new research projects in coordination with the PI with potential grant development and writing as needed;
• Managing the effort of research assistants to support research projects; and

Competencies

• Self-motivation and the ability to work independently to develop research ideas, questions, methods, and analytic plans.
• Knowledge and understanding of data science, probabilistic matching methods, or U.S. criminal justice research literature strongly preferred.
• Proven ability to work with and analyze criminal justice administrative data.
• Strong project management skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills and ability to maintain positive relationships with various stakeholders required.
• Strong time management skills with a proven ability to multitask and to prioritize and successfully complete projects on tight deadlines with little supervision.

Requirements

A Ph.D. in Economics, Public Policy, or equivalent field with a focus on the economics of crime. Ability to pass a federal background investigation to secure Special Sworn Status with the U.S. Census Bureau. Proven background in analyzing criminal justice administrative data.

How to Apply

Applicants must submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a job market paper, statement of current and future research plans, and contact information for three references who can supply a letter of recommendation. All documents should be in PDF format.

Applications are not considered complete until recommendation letters are received.

All application materials must be submitted via email to cjars-hiring@umich.edu.

This is a two-year term-limited position with the possibility for an extension to a third year.