Job Details

Post Doc Research Specialist

Position Number: 9743959
Location: Salt Lake City, United States
Position Type: Laboratory and Research

Post Doc Research Specialist

Job Summary

The Department of Family & Consumer Studies at the University of Utah invites applications for a full-time Research Associate to support the completion of a large-scale evaluation of Utah's Reemployment Services and Eligibility Assessment (RESEA) program. This is a full-time, grant-funded position with an anticipated duration of 1218 months, with a flexible start date beginning as early as September 2026.
The successful candidate will join an interdisciplinary evaluation team and play a leading role in completing the final stages of the RESEA impact evaluation. The position is particularly well suited for individuals with strong quantitative research skills and prior experience in program evaluation.

Please direct any questions about this position to David Curtis, Lead Evaluator, at david.curtis@fcs.utah.edu, or Su Shin, Co-Evaluator, at su.shin@fcs.utah.edu

Responsibilities
The Research Associate will work closely with the principal investigators and will be responsible for:

Conducting statistical analyses using large administrative datasets
Preparing analytic datasets and documenting data management procedures
Developing statistical code and producing tables, figures, and technical appendices
Contributing substantially to the preparation of the RESEA Final Evaluation Report, including drafting technical sections and revising report chapters
Collaborating with investigators to ensure timely completion of project milestones
Participating in project meetings and communicating progress to the research team

Although opportunities for scholarly publications may arise, the primary responsibility of this position is the completion of high-quality evaluation reports.

Minimum Qualifications

Ph.D. in Economics, Public Policy, Sociology, Political Science, Statistics, Evaluation, or another closely related social science discipline
Strong quantitative data analysis skills
Experience analyzing large administrative or longitudinal datasets
Proficiency in statistical software such as Stata, R, or SAS
Excellent written communication skills, particularly technical writing
Ability to manage multiple tasks independently while working collaboratively within a research team

Preferences
Preference will be given to applicants with experience in one or more of the following areas:

Program evaluation
Impact evaluation or randomized controlled trials
Labor economics or workforce development programs
Analysis of government administrative records
Preparation of technical reports for government agencies or research sponsors

Special Instructions

Requisition Number: PRN45827B
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Work Schedule Summary: Monday Friday
Department: 00136 - Family and Consumer Studies
Location: Campus
Pay Rate Range: $75,000 to $85,000
Close Date: 11/03/2026
Open Until Filled:

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