Applicants must submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a job market paper, statement of current and future research plans, and contact information for three references who can supply a letter of recommendation. All documents should be in PDF format.

Applications are not considered complete until recommendation letters are received.

All application materials must be submitted via email to cjars-hiring@umich.edu.
 

The Criminal Justice Administrative Records System (CJARS) at the University of Michigan invites applications for a full-time position of Post-Doctoral Research Fellow. The Post-Doctoral Research Fellow will be a part of the CJARS team and launch a number of planned research projects that leverage the data infrastructure.  CJARS is a next-generation criminal justice data infrastructure initiative to support evidence-based criminal justice policy making and administration and is developed through a partnership between the University of Michigan and the U.S. Census Bureau.

The mission of the University of Michigan is to serve the people of Michigan and the world through preeminence in creating, communicating, preserving and applying knowledge, art, and academic values, and in developing leaders and citizens who will challenge the present and enrich the future.

In collaboration with the project's PI, the Post-Doctoral Research Fellow will contribute to the scientific aims of CJARS, including but not limited to: 

• Conducting analysis of CJARS data linked with other federal data resources in the Federal Statistical Research Data Center (FSRDC) network in support of the scientific aims of CJARS;
• Developing and leading new research projects in coordination with the PI with potential grant development and writing as needed;
• Managing the effort of research assistants to support research projects; and

Competencies

• Self-motivation and the ability to work independently to develop research ideas, questions, methods, and analytic plans.
• Knowledge and understanding of data science, probabilistic matching methods, or U.S. criminal justice research literature strongly preferred. 
• Proven ability to work with and analyze criminal justice administrative data.
• Strong project management skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills and ability to maintain positive relationships with various stakeholders required.
• Strong time management skills with a proven ability to multitask and to prioritize and successfully complete projects on tight deadlines with little supervision. 
   

A Ph.D. in Economics, Public Policy, or equivalent field with a focus on the economics of crime. Ability to pass a federal background investigation to secure Special Sworn Status with the U.S. Census Bureau. Proven background in analyzing criminal justice administrative data. 

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.

As one of the world's great liberal arts colleges, LSA pushes the boundaries of what is understood about the human experience and the natural world, and we foster the next generation of rigorous and empathetic thinkers, creators, and contributors to the state of Michigan, the nation, and the world.

To learn more about LSA's Mission, Vision and Values, please visit https://lsa.umich.edu/strategicvision.

This is a two-year term-limited position with the possibility for an extension to a third year. 

The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks.  Background checks are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.