Postdoctoral Researcher in the Center for Social Norms and Behavioral Dynamics

Postdoctoral Researcher in the Center for Social Norms and Behavioral Dynamics

Location: Philadelphia, PA
Open Date: Feb 14, 2022
Deadline:

One post-doctoral position is available at the Center for Social Norms and Behavioral Dynamics at the University of Pennsylvania. This position is linked to a project funded by the John Templeton and Charles Koch Foundations ("Examining Poverty's Roots within US Communities"). This large-scale research project aims to explore the relations between social norms, trust, and poverty across the US. The postdoctoral researcher will support the PIs (Prof. Cristina Bicchieri, Dr. Kevin Vallier, and Dr. Enrique Fatas) in designing and conducting experimental work, conducting data analysis, and work on activities including background research and literature reviews, mixed-methods research design (including design of a national survey on social norms and trust), data collection and analysis, as well as writing of papers, reports, and dissemination pieces. The Postdoctoral Fellow will also support the Project Manager in coordinating the general progress of research activities and will supervise the work of Research Specialists.

Applicants should have obtained a PhD in the quantitative social sciences before the start of the fellowship. Applicants from Economics, Behavioral Economics, Political Economics, and similar disciplines will be considered. Experience and interest researching poverty and inequality in the US is required. Applicants should also have experience running online and lab experiments and conducting statistical analyses using R (required) and Stata (strongly preferred).

The postdoctoral researcher is expected to participate fully in the intellectual life of the Center, and to contribute to the vibrant interdisciplinary group of economists, behavioral and political scientists at Penn that includes faculty, postdocs and students in the Philosophy, Politics, and Economics Program. The position is available starting March 14, 2022, for an initial period of one year with potential extension for up to two additional years.

Candidates should apply at http://apply.interfolio.com/102718 . Please submit a CV, a cover letter, two samples of written work and the names and affiliations of three recommenders (who may be contacted later). The University will contact the recommenders directly with instructions on how to submit their letters. Review of materials will begin on Feb 16, 2022 and will continue until the position is filled.

The Center for Social Norms and Behavioral Dynamics is strongly committed to Penn's Action Plan for Faculty Diversity and Excellence and to creating a more diverse faculty (for more information see: http://www.upenn.edu/almanac/volumes/v58/n02/diversityplan.html ). Minorities, women, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

To apply, visit https://apply.interfolio.com/102718

The University of Pennsylvania values diversity and seeks talented students, faculty and staff from diverse backgrounds. The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected class. Questions or concerns about this should be directed to the Executive Director of the Office of Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Programs, University of Pennsylvania, 421 Franklin Building, 3451 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104-6205; or (215) 898-6993 (Voice) or (215) 898-7803 (TDD).

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