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Postdoctoral Research Associate I

University of Arizona

life insurance, sick time

United States, Arizona, Tucson

Nov 27, 2024

Postdoctoral Research Associate I
Posting Number	req21067
Department	Ctr for Philosophy of Freedom
Department Website Link	https://freedomcenter.arizona.edu/
Location	Main Campus
Address	Tucson, AZ USA
Position Highlights	The Freedom Center at the University of Arizona is in search of a Postdoctoral Research Associate, focused on issues related to the labor market, particularly with interests in the gender wage gap. The position will begin September 2025 for a full time, 1 year (potentially renewable) appointment. The postdoc will pursue research activities as related to his/her expertise of study. Additionally the postdoc will assist with other Freedom Center activities, such as helping organize the Freedom Center Talk Series or assist with the Visiting Fellows Program. Postdoc Appointment Term: 2025-2026, with potential to renew The Freedom Center was founded in 2008 and is a University Center in the Office for Research, Innovation & Impact. It provides research, teaching, and programming that is grounded in individual freedom and honors people's right to constructively disagree. Our faculty draw from philosophy, politics, economics, law, and ethics to enhance our understanding of the elements that shape individual and societal prosperity. Center scholars also include post-doctoral fellows, Ph.D. students in philosophy, and Visiting and Research Fellows we host from universities worldwide. Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, vision, and life insurance; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more! The University of Arizona has been recognized for our innovative work-life programs. For more information about working at the University of Arizona and relocations services, please click here.
Duties & Responsibilities	Duties & responsibilities: * Conduct interdisciplinary research on topics related to the labor market in Economics or Law. * Assist with Freedom Center activities. Knowledge, skills & abilities: * Strong collaborative skills * Ability to work well in an interdisciplinary environment
Minimum Qualifications	Ph.D. in Philosophy, Economics or Law upon hire.
Preferred Qualifications
FLSA	Exempt
Full Time/Part Time	Full Time
Number of Hours Worked per Week	40
Job FTE	1.0
Work Calendar	Fiscal
Job Category	Research
Benefits Eligible	Yes - Full Benefits
Rate of Pay	$70,000
Compensation Type	salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)
Type of criminal background check required:	Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)
Number of Vacancies	1
Target Hire Date
Expected End Date
Contact Information for Candidates	Mary Rigdon mrigdon@arizona.edu
Open Date	11/1/2024
Open Until Filled	Yes
Documents Needed to Apply	Curriculum Vitae (CV), Cover Letter, and One Additional Document
Special Instructions to Applicant	Please be prepared to submit one (most relevant) publication with your applicant materials.
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