Postdoctoral Research Associate I
Posting Number: req21067
Department: Ctr for Philosophy of Freedom
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!
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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.
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
Contact Information for Candidates
Mary Rigdon
mrigdon@arizona.edu
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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