Postdoctoral Research Scholar

As part of the Tamer Institute's initiative on inclusive entrepreneurship, professors Dan Wang (Business School), Jorge Guzman (Business School), and Mario L. Small (Arts and Sciences) seek to hire a postdoctoral researcher to lead the analysis of a new national survey of entrepreneurship and social networks, and design and implement a randomized intervention to reduce neighborhood inequality through entrepreneurship.

Core responsibilities:
* Cleaning, managing, and analyzing survey data; writing clean, efficient, well-annotated code
* Co-authoring scientific papers-developing ideas, reviewing literatures, writing and editing text, testing hypotheses
* Interacting collaboratively and constructively with researchers at all levels of seniority (from undergraduate students to full professors); overseeing research assistants
* Collaborating with PIs and Tamer Institute staff in the design and implementation of a theoretically-grounded neighborhood intervention to address inequality through entrepreneurship
* Applying for grants
* Co-organizing and leading conferences, workshops, or other events related to the initiative
* Presenting joint work at major conferences, and representing the initiative with a high level of competence and professionalism
* Helping ensure compliance with IRB regulations as needed
* Presenting on-going research at various Tamer Institute events, including board meetings, receptions, conferences, and panels
* Contributing feedback and guidance to other related projects and initiatives at the Tamer Institute, including work with PhD, MS, and MBA students

Requirements:
* A Ph.D. degree in economics, sociology, organizational behavior, management, network analysis, or a related social science completed no earlier than January 1, 2022
* Expertise in survey data analysis; expertise in or familiarity with research on spatial analysis or causal inference; expertise with the basic elements of experiment design; and extensive experience with at least one standard statistical or scripting package, such as R, Stata, or Python
* Evidence of initiative, independence, drive, efficiency, productivity, high ethical standards, a constructive attitude, and the ability to follow guidance and respond positively to critique; an interest in and capacity to work collaboratively with researchers from diverse disciplines, backgrounds, perspectives, and levels of seniority; and a commitment to producing high quality social science research
* Exceptional communication, writing, and analytical skills; complete fluency in English speaking and writing

Professors Wang, Guzman, and Small seek committed, independent, intellectually curious, collaborative candidates to join a team of researchers working on these issues. Each position is for an initial term of one year. Reappointment for a second year is dependent on funding, satisfactory progress in training, performance of all duties, and continued work eligibility. Review of applications begins March 1, 2025 and will continue until the position is filled. Please submit a cover letter of up to 500 words, your CV, two articles or dissertation chapters (max) that demonstrate your writing and analytical abilities, and the names and contact information of three researchers who are willing to provide a reference. Formal recommendation letters are not required with the application. The position begins July 1, 2025. Researchers may apply without a Ph.D. but must have completed all requirements for the degree by June 30, 2025. Applications should be submitted through the portal.

SALARY RANGE

Salary Range: $75k to $80k

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The above hiring range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. Columbia University provides generous benefits including health insurance, dental insurance and paid time off.