Job Summary

Illinois is a world leader in research, teaching, and public engagement. We serve the state, the nation, and the world by creating knowledge, preparing students for lives of impact, and addressing critical societal needs through the transfer and application of knowledge. Illinois is the place where we embrace difference. We embrace it because we value it. Illinois is especially interested in candidates who can contribute, through their research, teaching, and/or service, to the diversity and excellence of the Illinois community.

The School of Labor and Employment Relations at The University of Illinois invites applications for the position of Post-Doctoral Scholar with the Project for Middle Class Renewal. This is a 12 or 24-month position that begins on August 16, 2025. 

The Project for Middle Class Renewal was established in the fall of 2015 with the goal of promoting policy analysis, scholarly research, and scholar-practitioner exchanges on employment related issues. The Project’s focus is broadly on employment policy, including the labor market, precarious work, industry studies, labor unions, training, education, and collective bargaining.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Conduct high quality research as directed on targeted industries, private and public sector employment, all occupations, specific programs, and relevant public policies.
• Analyzing the impacts of incumbent and proposed public policy.
• Contribute to the formation of policy reports and messages for the purposes of educating the public.
• Prepare and present research findings at national, state and regional conferences.

Minimum Qualifications

Candidates should possess a Ph.D. in a relevant discipline as well as evidence of conducting research aligned with the Project’s interests. Applicants should have the capacity to work with and analyze large observational datasets, such as the Current Population Survey (CPS) and conduct impact analysis using IMPlan or other similar tools. Candidates should have strong quantitative statistical skills and the ability to use statistical tools like STATA and SPSS. Candidates should have good writing skills and the ability to develop reports quarterly.

Preferred Qualifications

Salary

Range $53,000.00-$56,000.00.

Appointment Information

100% time for a period of 12 or 24 months.

Application Procedures & Deadline Information

To apply for this position, please create your candidate profile at http://jobs.illinois.edu and upload your cover letter and resume by 5/30/2025 close date. On-line application will require name and contact information for 3 references. For further information regarding application procedures, please contact Brooke D'Urso at [email protected] or 300-9313.

For more information, contact:
Professor Robert Bruno
[email protected]
630-487-0013

The University of Illinois conducts criminal background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer.
Illinois is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with a disability. Illinois welcomes individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and ideas who embrace and value diversity and inclusivity. (www.inclusiveillinois.illinois.edu).