[CogSci] Postdoc, Psychology and Economics of Poverty (UC Berkeley)

[Kristina Hallez]

Dear Colleagues,

We're recruiting for a Postdoctoral Scholar
<https://cega.berkeley.edu/career/postdoctoral-scholar-psychology-and-economics-of-poverty/>
to
support CEGA's Psychology and Economics of Poverty (PEP) Initiative based
at UC Berkeley and would appreciate it if you could share the announcement
below with potential applicants in your network.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis beginning June 8, 2020 and
the application deadline is June 12, 2020. Thanks in advance!

Best,
Kristina Hallez

On behalf of:

Supreet Kaur (Economics, UC Berkeley)

Mahesh Srinivasan (Psychology, UC Berkeley)

Center for Effective Global Action (CEGA <http://cega.berkeley.edu/>), UC
Berkeley
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*Postdoctoral Scholar, Psychology and Economics of Poverty (UC Berkeley) *

https://cega.berkeley.edu/career/postdoctoral-scholar-psychology-and-economics-of-poverty/

*Description*

The Center for Effective Global Action (CEGA), headquartered at the
University of California, Berkeley, seeks an outstanding Postdoctoral
Scholar (postdoc) for its Psychology and Economics of Poverty (PEP)
Initiative. In collaboration with the PEP Co-Scientific Directors, Drs.
Supreet Kaur (Economics) and Mahesh Srinivasan (Psychology), the postdoc
will primarily engage in planning and carrying out original
interdisciplinary research on the psychology and economics of poverty. The
research project/s will focus on cognitive and behavioral effects of
poverty and will serve to hone the research agenda for CEGA’s growing PEP
initiative. To further inform this research, the postdoc will conduct an
in-depth review of the literature at the intersection of psychology and
economics, outlining key findings, knowledge gaps and promising avenues for
further research.

*Key Responsibilities*

In collaboration with the Co-Scientific Directors, the postdoc will help
conceptualize and conduct research focused on how poverty affects
cognition, decision-making, health, and early childhood development
outcomes. Some potential lines of inquiry may include: 1) how poverty
impacts cognitive load, decision-making, social cognition, mental health,
aspirations, or economic and/or health outcomes; 2) belief formation, the
relevance of belief-based utility, effective adaptations to poverty, and
the role of the "psychological immune system" 3) the psychological
consequences of resource stability or volatility, 4) the influence of
cultural context and social norms on outcomes related to the above topics.
To establish a framework for exploring emerging domains of interest in
research on poverty, the postdoc will also undertake a thorough review of
relevant economics and psychology literature.

The postdoc will be encouraged to pursue his or her own research agenda
with mentorship from Kaur and Srinivasan. Other key postdoc
responsibilities include facilitating the monthly PEP reading group and
presentation sessions, which provides a space for students and faculty to
discuss original research in psychology and economics on the causes and
consequences of poverty, and helping to organize an annual PEP research
convening. These activities focus on conceptual foundations, project design
and methodology, and results interpretation of research on the psychology
and economics of poverty.

*Required Qualification*

   - A PhD (or equivalent) in Psychology, Economics, Public Policy, or a
   related field.

*Preferred Qualifications*

   - Solid understanding of behavioral economics and psychology research.
   Focus on global development a plus.
   - 1-3 years experience conducting empirical field research (including
   supervising data collection and cleaning activities at field sites) or lab
   research
   - 1-3 years experience and competency with statistical software packages
   such as R, STATA, SAS, and ability to render accurate statistical analysis
   - Experience designing and implementing data collection instruments;
   - Solid understanding of causal inference in applied micro-econometrics,
   research design and program evaluation
   - Outstanding written and oral communication skills, with the ability to
   translate complex scientific findings into accessible, non-technical
   language (via publications or professional presentations)
   - Ability to work well with teams, and communicate effectively with
   colleagues and faculty.
   - Ability to interact with individuals at all levels in a fast-paced
   environment, with a high level of professionalism and confidentiality
   - Experience working with decision-makers in multilateral, developing
   country government, and research institutions to identify promising
   academic research opportunities a plus

*Application Requirements*

This is a one-year full-time position with possibility for extension.
Salary range is commensurate with experience. Applications will be reviewed
on a rolling basis beginning June 8, 2020 and the application deadline is
June 12, 2020. The anticipated start date of the position is September 1,
2020. To apply, include your most recently updated Curriculum Vitae
(required), a cover letter (required), and list three professional
references (required) to the Psychology and Economics of Poverty
Postdoc Submittable page.

(
https://cega.submittable.com/submit/0a26015f-7461-4b66-b79e-d06246eaa6dd/psychology-and-economics-of-poverty-postdoctoral-scholar
)
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Kristina Hallez
Program Manager, Psychology and Economics of Poverty
Center for Effective Global Action
University of California, Berkeley
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