The Social Action Lab at the University of Pennsylvania has openings for postdoctoral researchers/research associates to conduct modeling work related to behavioral change, epidemiological modeling, and health policy. A Ph.D. in a relevant discipline (e.g., statistics, biostatistics, public health, quantitative psychology, and economics) is required.

First-year postdoctoral researchers will receive a minimum stipend of $65,000 commensurate with prior postdoctoral experience and serve in a 12-month appointment, beginning September 1, 2024. Renewal for subsequent years is contingent upon performance and budgetary considerations. A relocation allowance of up to $1,000 for domestic relocations and up to $2,000 for international relocations is available to offset pre-approved, receipt-documented relocation expenses, and ASC will reimburse up to $3,000 in travel / research expenses for work conducted in the lab. Post-docs and their dependents are eligible for health insurance under the University of Pennsylvania’s plans outlined here: https://www.hr.upenn.edu/PennHR/benefits-pay/postdoctoral-researchers-and-fellows.

All postdoctoral fellows must submit documentation to demonstrate eligibility to work in the United States. Non-US citizens selected for this position will be required to apply for an appropriate US visa.

If interested, please submit a CV, a research statement, three research papers, and the names of three references at: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSexg995SX3xa8lhMgGb6YJwhBk5wNMz5p8coirrnkIRzksing/viewform?usp=sf_link  

Please note that the University of Pennsylvania limits post-doctoral appointments to a maximum of five years, including time spent in post-doctoral appointments prior to joining Penn. Research associates are longer-term positions.

The U.S. Census Bureau’s International Programs Center (IPC) is hiring a Statistician (Data Scientist). We are seeking a talented individual with expertise in data science, statistics, demography, and/or geography to join our team. The Center is charged with sharing the Census Bureau’s expertise globally. Our team works to advance data-driven decision making by providing in-country technical assistance, developing widely-used and free tools for data capture, processing, and analysis, and producing internationally-focused data products.

 

We partner with National Statistical Offices across the globe and with various international organizations to develop and promote best practices for population censuses in resource-constrained environments. Our work is critical for enhancing data quality in low- and middle-income countries and in shaping policies and strategies that impact the lives of millions of people globally. If this sounds like your type of work, check out the job description below.

 

Position Details:

• Title: Statistician (Data Scientist), GS-1530-7-9, 11-12
• Application Deadline: July 29, 2024
• Announcement Links: USAJOBS GS 7-9 and GS 11-12

 

Duties and Responsibilities:  As a Statistician (Data Scientist), you will contribute to the newly launched Data Science Innovation Lab which seeks to support national statistical organizations in low- and middle-income countries in applying data science methods to official statistics production, and to the development of DAPPS, a software tool for demographic analysis and population projections.

 

Desired Qualifications: The ideal candidate for this position will have the following skills and experience:

• Programming experience in Rand/or Python
• Technical expertise in data science, statistical methods, demography, geography, or social sciences
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• S. citizenship (required)

 

How to Apply: Interested candidates are encouraged to review the detailed job announcement on USAJOBS (GS 7-9 and GS 11-12). Please carefully read the specialized experience and required documents sections before submitting your application. Ensure eligibility by reviewing the ‘Who May Apply’ section.

 

Questions? Please email: nobuko.mizoguchi@census.gov