Postdoctoral Fellow - Labour Economics with a focus on Immigration and Earnings

University of Alberta

  • Toronto, ON Edmonton, AB
  • $68,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
DescriptionClosing DateThe deadline for applications is May 6th, 2024. However, the reviewing process starts on March 15th, 2024. We will start interviewing qualified candidates after March 15th. The successful candidate may receive an offer before the closing date. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply early.Department/FacultyThis position is with the Department of Economics, Faculty of Arts at the University of Alberta. This position will be supervised by Dr. Xingfei Liu.Position SummaryThe Postdoctoral Researcher will work closely with Dr. Xingfei Liu on research projects related to the economic behaviours of immigrants. The primary role of this position is to model and analyze the income/earnings of immigrants in Canada, using advanced econometric techniques and other statistical tools in applied Micro-Economics. However, the research topic may extend to other labor market outcomes, such as work and health outcomes as well as policy impact analysis.This postdoctoral fellowship is part of the larger project “Migrant Integration in the Mid-21st Century: Bridging Divides,” funded by The Canada First Research Excellence Fund (CFREF) and led by Toronto Metropolitan University. Dr. Sandeep Agrawal is the lead for this project at the University of Alberta. For further details about the overarching project, please visit:Position DurationThe initial appointment for this position is for one year. Subject to satisfactory performance and budget approval, this may be extended to a two-year position. Further extensions are possible depending on performance and budgets.Compensation and BenefitsThe annual salary range is 55,000 - 68,000 CAD. In addition, the position includes a benefit package found at .Qualifications
  • Education: PhD in Economics, Labor Economics, or related fields (obtained within the past 5 years)
  • Econometrics: Demonstrated expertise in advanced micro-econometric analysis with popular economic analysis software such as STATA and/or R, SAS, Fortran
  • Ability to conduct high-quality research.
  • Communication skills: Effective writing and verbal communication skills. The ability to collaborate effectively in a research team with diverse academic backgrounds.
Other Desired Attributes
  • Experience in working with administrative data such as panel data and repeated cross-sectional data.
  • Strong programming skills is a plus.
  • Experience in individual economic decision modeling, wage structure, labor supply, causal analysis is preferred.
  • Writing: Demonstrated high-quality academic writing.
Main Responsibilities
  • Collecting and analyzing micro-level labour force, employment, wage data for immigrants and other demographic groups in Canada, the U.S. and other major immigration countries.
  • Develop human capital models to address income/wage gaps between different demographic groups (immigrants vs. natives).
  • Build econometric models to analyze other labour market outcomes including health outcomes.
  • Analyzing economic impacts from major economic shocks such as COVID-19 and AI.
  • Investigate the role of immigration policy in shaping income/wage gaps between natives and immigrants.
  • Prepare presentations, scientific reports, and writing academic papers related to the research.
How to ApplyTo apply to this position or for more information, contact Dr. Xingfei Liu:The application package should include:
  • Cover Letter
  • CV
  • A copy of graduate program transcript (unofficial)
  • Certificates/Diplomas, PhD degree (Master degree if available)
  • At least one research paper
  • Contact information for 2 references
Review ProcessEvaluation of applications will begin on March 15th and will continue until the position closes on May 6th. For more information contact Dr. Xingfei Liu:We appreciate the interest of all applicants. However, only those selected for an interview will receive a response. Priority will be given to Canadians and permanent residents. If no suitable candidates from these groups are identified, international candidates will be considered.Department InformationThe research position is housed in the Department of Economics, Faculty of Arts, University of Alberta.The Department of Economics at the University of Alberta is committed to excellence in research (https://www.ualberta.ca/economics/economics-research/index.html). The Department offers four programs in total: Bachelors (majors and honors), two master's programs (Economics and Economics &Finance) and a PhD program. The University of Alberta ranks among the top five universities in Canada.The Department of Economics shares the University of Alberta's commitment to an equitable, diverse, and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from all qualified persons. We encourage applications from women; First Nations, Métis and Inuit persons; members of visible minority groups; persons with disabilities; persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expression; and all those who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas and the University.At the University of Alberta, we are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible hiring process for all candidates. If you require accommodations to participate in the interview process, please let us know at the time of booking your interview and we will make every effort to accommodate your needs.All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. If suitable Canadian citizens or permanent residents cannot be found, other individuals will be considered.We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.The University of Alberta is committed to an equitable, diverse, and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from all qualified persons. We encourage women; First Nations, Métis and Inuit persons; members of visible minority groups; persons with disabilities; persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expression; and all those who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas and the University to apply.Note: This opportunity will be available until midnight May 6, 2024, Edmonton, Alberta local time.

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