Postdoctoral Research Scholar

Description

The L. William Seidman Research Institute with the W. P. Carey School of Business, at Arizona State University is seeking candidates who are interested in a postdoctoral research scholar position. This position is a 12-month, non-tenure track, position with an initial appointment of 1 year. This position has the possibility of an additional one-year renewal contingent upon performance, availability of funding and needs of the college. This position is not eligible for sponsorship of a visa applicaion. This position is available under the supervision of the Director of the L. William Seidman Research Institute.

The postdoctoral research scholar will conduct applied economic research projects for clients in government, business, and university settings. They undertake fiscal and economic impact modeling and implement other “fit-for-purpose” empirical analyses to address client questions and deliver insights of relevance to Arizona and its sub-state areas.

A postdoctoral research scholar is expected to analyze data, write reports, and engage with clients or the press to communicate key findings to general audiences with integrity and objectivity. They frequently work independently on end-to-end execution of a project but can also function as a member of a team depending on experience of the researcher and scope of the project.

Seidman’s work environment offers the opportunity to gain experience akin to a consultancy whilst working in a dynamic, innovative University setting. Assignments include responding to direct requests from the University President and Provost offices, as well as projects for major corporate, government, and policy institute clients. Project work expands knowledge in regional economics, the economics of education, labor markets, and articulating the value of human and knowledge capital as university outputs.

Seidman’s team of economists span several centers and there exist possibilities for collaboration with staff in the Seidman Institute and two affiliated centers: the Center for Competitiveness and Prosperity Research and the JPMorgan Chase Economic Outlook Center.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conducts economic research, writing policy briefs, fiscal and economic impact studies, and other economic research, using output from a variety of computer-based tools.
• Collaborates with technical staff to write reports and make presentations of findings to clients and potential media outlets.
• Collects and evaluates economic data, creating and managing databases.
• Actively participates in business development efforts by leveraging contacts in government, business, or community affairs.
• Analyzes the Arizona economy, draws comparisons to the nation and with other states, and makes presentations of findings.
• Assists in planning and design and execution of research projects and preparation of research proposals.
• Conducts literature searches. Responds to requests for economic information from the media and general public and writes news releases.
• Assists in the dissemination of Seidman work via social media, print, or other media outlets.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• A Ph.D. in Economics. Candidates must have a conferred Ph. D in hand or expected by June 2025 OR within five years from receipt of the doctoral degree.
• Experience with data analysis.
• Proficiency in writing Python.

Desired Qualifications & Experience:

• Demonstrated oral and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in STATA or R, Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Experience in economic research, fiscal and economic impact analysis, regional economics, report writing, and business development.
• Expertise in econometric packages such as EViews or open-source equivalents.
• Proficiency in prompt engineering, data management, git, and AGILE.
• Familiarity with Arizona economy and related institutions (e.g., tax structure, laws, school finance, government makeup).

Application Instructions

Application deadline is March 7, 2025. Applications will continue to be accepted on a rolling basis for a reserve pool. Applications in the reserve pool may then be reviewed in the order in which they were received until the position is filled. Candidates will be asked to create or use an existing Interfolio Dossier to submit the following: 

1. Cover letter

2. Comprehensive vita or resume

3. Names, addresses, phone numbers and email addresses of 3 recent professional references

For additional information or questions, please contact Dr. Anthony Evans at Anthony.J.Evans@asu.edu.

The Seidman Research Institute is the consultancy arm of the W. P. Carey School of Business at Arizona State University. First established in 1985 to serve as an applied business research and consultancy resource for the southwest business community, Seidman currently offers a wide range of business and economics consulting services to university, public and private sector clients throughout North America.

The W. P. Carey School of Business at Arizona State University is the largest business school in the United States with more than 23,000 students and 120,000+ alumni worldwide. From our world-renowned faculty representing six continents to thousands of outstanding students who join us every year, the W. P. Carey School welcomes inclusive excellence and encourages global thinking. The W. P. Carey School is internationally recognized for its leadership in business education, groundbreaking research and innovation, and renowned faculty, making us one of the top-ranked business schools in the country.

W. P. Carey prides itself on being a place “where business is personal.” Business is personal means that kindness, courtesy, and respect lead our actions. We care for each other and support one another. We’re proud of that commitment, and look forward to it shaping your experience at W. P. Carey. Learn more at wpcarey.asu.edu.

All we do at ASU is guided and inspired by the University Charter, which reads:

ASU is a comprehensive public research university, measured not by whom it excludes, but by whom it includes and how they succeed; advancing research and discovery of public value; and assuming fundamental responsibility for the economic, social, cultural and overall health of the communities it serves.

The W. P. Carey School of Business continually strives to foster a welcoming and inclusive environment.

Successful candidates should include throughout their materials how their teaching, research, and service will contribute to the fulfillment of this charter.” Learn more at wpcarey.asu.edu.

Arizona State University is ranked the No. 1 “Most Innovative School” in the nation by U.S. News & World Report for eight years in succession, has forged the model for a New American University by operating on the principles that learning is a personal and original journey for each student; that they thrive on experience and that the process of discovery cannot be bound by traditional academic disciplines. Through innovation and a commitment to accessibility, ASU has drawn pioneering researchers to its faculty even as it expands opportunities for qualified students.

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Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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