Deadline: February 28, 2026
Applications are open for the University of Michigan’s School for Environment and Sustainability (SEAS) Postdoctoral Research Associate Program 2026. They invite applications for a postdoctoral research associate position to work with Dr. Nina Brooks at the University of Michigan’s School for Environment and Sustainability (SEAS). This role involves conducting research at the intersection of environment, development, and health economics and policy.
The successful candidate will pursue their own related research interests as well as contribute to projects that integrate and analyze survey, field-based, and administrative data with high-resolution climate and air pollution datasets, with a particular emphasis on informal brick manufacturing and other informal industries. There are also opportunities to participate in field research projects in South Asia, depending on the candidate’s interests, and to engage in training and professional development activities at the University of Michigan.
Responsibilities
- Integrate survey and administrative datasets with environmental data (e.g., remotely sensed temperature and air pollution)
- Perform econometric analyses to estimate the causal effects of environmental and climate exposures
- Assist in the design and analysis of randomized controlled experiments
- Lead manuscript preparation and contribute to the dissemination of research findings
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary and international team members
Benefits
In addition to a career filled with purpose and opportunity, The University of Michigan offers a comprehensive benefits package to help you stay well, protect yourself and your family and plan for a secure future. Benefits include:
- Generous time off
- A retirement plan that provides two-for-one matching contributions with immediate vesting
- Many choices for comprehensive health insurance
- Life insurance
- Long-term disability coverage
- Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses
Eligibility
- A PhD in Economics, Public Policy, Data Science, or a related quantitative social science discipline is required either prior to the appointment or must be obtained within four months of the start date.
- Demonstrated expertise in causal inference methods and other data science methodologies (e.g., machine learning).
- Experience working with large-scale environmental and remotely-sensed datasets, strong proficiency in R and version control tools (such as GitHub), and familiarity with high-performance computing (HPC) are required.
Application
A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your CV. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position. Additionally, your application must include:
- A writing sample
- Contact information for at least three references
For more information, visit SEAS Postdoctoral Research Associate.
