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August 1, 2019 - January 31, 2020

University of Pittsburgh

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Postdoctoral Scholar
Postdoctoral Scholar: Center for Analytical Approaches to Social Innovation

JOE ID Number: 2019-02_111464331
Date Posted: 11/18/2019
Date Inactive: 01/31/2020
Position Title/Short Description
Title: Postdoctoral Scholar: Center for Analytical Approaches to Social Innovation
Section: US: Other Academic (Visiting or Temporary)
Location: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, UNITED STATES
JEL Classifications:
C6 -- Mathematical Methods; Programming Models; Mathematical and Simulation Modeling
D4 -- Market Structure, Pricing, and Design
J0 -- General
Keywords:
Applied microeconomics
Salary Range: 50000
Full Text of JOE Listing:

The new Center for Analytical Approaches to Social Innovation (CAASI) at the Graduate School of Public and International Affairs at University of Pittsburgh is accepting applications for a two-year postdoctoral fellow. Candidate should have a strong background in mathematical modeling and be passionate about improving social service delivery with a PhD in microeconomics, CS or similar fields by July 2020. Knowledge of computational, empirical, or experimental methods is highly valued. The position is partly funded by the NSF and will involve designing an innovative transit market.

The center aims to connect mathematical social science to social services. Current activities include hosting the 2020 NBER NSF/CEME Decentralization conference (Mechanism Design for Vulnerable Populations) and organizing interdisciplinary market design reading groups (Economics, AI, and Policy). We support research projects with worker unions, nonprofits serving the incarcerated, human services hotlines (211), and collaborations with Pittsburgh Experimental Economics Lab, School of Social Work, School of Computing and Information, and MD4SG.

Review of applications begins 1/31/20. Please email linardi@pitt.edu for more information.

Application Requirements:
  • Question and Answer
  • Letters of Reference
  • Research Papers
  • Job Market Paper
  • Cover Letter
  • CV
Application deadline: 04/30/2020
  • Application Deadline Has Passed