Post Doc Research Specialist

Post Doc Research Specialist

Job Summary

The Department of Family & Consumer Studies at the University
of Utah invites applications for a full-time Research Associate to
support the completion of a large-scale evaluation of Utah's
Reemployment Services and Eligibility Assessment (RESEA) program.
This is a full-time, grant-funded position with an anticipated
duration of 12–18 months, with a flexible start date beginning as
early as September 2026.

The successful candidate will join an interdisciplinary evaluation
team and play a leading role in completing the final stages of the
RESEA impact evaluation. The position is particularly well suited
for individuals with strong quantitative research skills and prior
experience in program evaluation.

Please direct any questions about this position to David Curtis,
Lead Evaluator, at david.curtis@fcs.utah.edu,
or Su Shin, Co-Evaluator, at su.shin@fcs.utah.edu

*Candidates must already be authorized to work in the United States
as visa sponsorship is not available for this
position.

Responsibilities

The Research Associate will work closely with the principal
investigators and will be responsible for:

• Conducting statistical analyses using large administrative

datasets

• Preparing analytic datasets and documenting data management

procedures

• Developing statistical code and producing tables, figures, and

technical appendices

• Contributing substantially to the preparation of the RESEA

Final Evaluation Report, including drafting technical sections and
revising report chapters

• Collaborating with investigators to ensure timely completion of

project milestones

• Participating in project meetings and communicating progress to

the research team

Although opportunities for scholarly publications may arise, the
primary responsibility of this position is the completion of
high-quality evaluation reports.

Minimum Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Economics, Public Policy, Sociology, Political

Science, Statistics, Evaluation, or another closely related social
science discipline

• Strong quantitative data analysis skills
• Experience analyzing large administrative or longitudinal

datasets

• Proficiency in statistical software such as Stata, R, or

SAS

• Excellent written communication skills, particularly technical

writing

• Ability to manage multiple tasks independently while working

collaboratively within a research team

Preferences

Preference will be given to applicants with experience in one or
more of the following areas:

• Program evaluation
• Impact evaluation or randomized controlled trials
• Labor economics or workforce development programs
• Analysis of government administrative records
• Preparation of technical reports for government agencies or

research sponsors

Special Instructions

Requisition Number: PRN45885B

Full Time or Part Time? Full Time

Work Schedule Summary: Monday – Friday

Department: 00136 - Family and Consumer Studies

Location: Campus

Pay Rate Range: $75,000 to $85,000

Close Date: 11/03/2026

Open Until Filled:

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