The Center on Poverty and Social Policy at the Columbia University School of Social Work is seeking a postdoctoral scholar with a PhD in economics, public policy, demography, social work, sociology, or a related discipline, to conduct analyses of policy proposals related to poverty, inequality, economic security, hardship, and mobility. The postdoc will work with faculty and staff to analyze data on trends and levels of poverty and related outcomes and to evaluate the impact of current and proposed social policies, with a major emphasis on vulnerable groups such as young adults. Cutting across the work is a focus on racial inequalities and structural racism, in particular the need to better understand the impact of anti-Black racism on poverty and social policy and how to develop and implement anti-racist social policy. The postdoctoral fellowship is for two years, with the option to renew for a third year contingent on performance and funding.

Please submit the following materials to cpsp@columbia.edu:

• CV or resume
• Sample paper or publication
• Three letters of recommendation

Each application will be evaluated on the following criteria:

• The degree of fit of research interests
• How the postdoctoral training will help to further the postdoctoral scholar’s research trajectory
• Demonstrated record of work with quantitative data
• Demonstrated quality of writing
• Strength of letters of support

We highly encourage candidates from groups that are historically underrepresented in academic research to apply.

Deadline for applications is December 15, 2020, but will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Review of applicants will begin immediately.