University of Notre Dame Looking for Postdoctoral Fellow in Inequality, Poverty, and Community Resource Governance Full Time

The University of Notre Dame (ND.jobs) is accepting applications for a Postdoctoral Fellow in Inequality, Poverty, and Community Resource Governance.

Applications will be accepted until 01/31/2024.

The Pulte Institute for Global Development, an integral part of the Keough School of Global Affairs at the University of Notre Dame, combines the existing world-class teaching and research faculty of Notre Dame with a dedicated staff of experienced international development professionals, administrators, and researchers in order to address global poverty and inequality through policy, practice, and partnership.

The Pulte Institute for Global Development is hiring a Postdoctoral Research Fellow to contribute to research related to environmental policy in developing countries. The research is a collaboration with Indiana University and examines the effectiveness of selected community-based interventions when it comes to changes in economic, social, and environmental outcomes. The project will collect and analyze a variety of original field data, including household surveys, behavioral experiments, as well as in-depth interviews and focus group meetings. The research encompasses field research activities in South Asia, East Africa, and Latin America. The successful candidate is expected to disseminate findings via peer reviewed manuscripts and conference presentations in collaboration with supervisor/research teams.

This is a full-time position. The Postdoctoral Research Fellow will have a hybrid work arrangement (partly remote, partly in person) to be agreed upon with the Principal Investigators. The position is for one year, with a possible extension for up to three years, depending on performance and availability of funding. The Fellow will be expected to travel to and work in project field sites for several weeks per year. The position will be co-supervised by Professors Krister Andersson (University of Notre Dame) and Nathan Cook (Indiana University). Review of applications will start on January 15, 2024, and will continue until the position is filled. Expected start date during the spring semester of 2024.

Interested applicants should submit the following to Maria Chacon at [email protected]:

1. A 1-2 page cover letter that explains the applicant’s interest in the position and outlines their relevant skills and experience
2. Resume / Curriculum Vitae
3. A recent publication or dissertation chapter.

Minimum Qualifications:

• PhD in hand by the starting date in political science, public policy, public affairs, economics, geography, environmental studies, or other relevant discipline.
• Strong quantitative skills
• Record of scholarly publications

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with experimental design
• Field experience in developing countries
• Foreign language skills in relevant languages (e.g. Hindi, Swahili, Spanish) is a plus but not required

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The University of Notre Dame, founded in 1842 by Rev. Edward F. Sorin, C.S.C., of the Congregation of Holy Cross, is an independent, national Catholic university located in Notre Dame, Ind. For the fifth consecutive year, the University of Notre Dame has received Honor Roll distinctions as one of the top 10 higher education workplaces in the country in the Chronicle of Higher Education’s annual “Great Colleges to Work For” survey…and we are proud of it!

This appointment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Applicants will be asked to identify all felony convictions and/or pending felony charges. Felony convictions do not automatically bar an individual from employment. Each case will be examined separately to determine the appropriateness of employment in the particular position. Failure to be forthcoming or dishonesty with respect to felony disclosures can result in the disqualification of a candidate. The full procedure can be viewed at https://facultyhandbook.nd.edu/?id=link-73597.

Equal Opportunity Employment StatementThe University of Notre Dame seeks to attract, develop, and retain the highest quality faculty, staff and administration. The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and is committed to building a culturally diverse workplace. We strongly encourage applications from female and minority candidates and those candidates attracted to a university with a Catholic identity. Moreover, Notre Dame prohibits discrimination against veterans or disabled qualified individuals, and requires affirmative action by covered contractors to employ and advance veterans and qualified individuals with disabilities in compliance with 41 CFR 60-741.5(a) and 41 CFR 60-300.5(a).

APPLICATION PROCESS:
Please apply online at http://ND.jobs to Job # S24522. For additional information about working at the University of Notre Dame and various benefits available to employees, please visit http://hr.nd.edu/why-nd. The University of Notre Dame supports the needs of dual career couples and has a Dual Career Assistance Program in place to assist relocating spouses and significant others with their job search.

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