CORNELL UNIVERSITY

                  Employment and Disability Institute

                School of Industrial and Labor Relations

                           Research Associate


      The School of Industrial and Labor Relations at Cornell
      University has an immediate opening for a Research Associate
      in the Employment and Disability Institute.


      JOB DESCRIPTION:

      The position of Research Associate within the Employment
      and Disability Institute (EDI) in the Extension/Outreach
      Division of the ILR School is responsible for assisting
      principle investigators in the development and execution of
      research projects to evaluate disability and employment-
      related outcomes that are closely aligned with the
      strategic mission and core values of the ILR School. This
      individual will coordinate various aspects of these
      projects, including: constructing innovative data
      structures from national secondary surveys and
      administrative records, communicating summary findings to
      team members, utilizing econometric techniques to analyze
      proposed hypotheses, and authoring research papers.

      More information about the ILR School can be obtained at
      our web site:

                    http://www.ilr.cornell.edu

      This is a two year initial appointment with the expectation
      of renewal based on available funding and work.


      JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

      - PhD in Economics or related field
      - Strong computer programming skills (preferably SAS or
        Stata)
      - Experience handling large, complex data sets, experience
        analyzing cross-sectional and longitudinal secondary data
        sets
      - Three or more years experience after graduation in
        empirical social science field research, including
        development of research hypotheses and design, design and
        implementation of quantitative statistical models,
        selection and application of data analysis techniques,
        interpretation of regression results, and report writing
      - Writing ability and scholarly record (articles in peer-
        reviewed journals, articles in trade publications,
        research and project reports, informational brochures,
        policy briefs, etc.)
      - Strong project management skills and ability to work
        collaboratively in a team
      - Experience in grant writing and grant management
      - Strong written and oral communication skills
      - Demonstrated ability to work effectively in collaborative
        environments and to contribute to the innovation and
        outcome success of a team is imperative


      APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

      Interested parties should apply on-line at:

          http://www.ohr.cornell.edu/jobs/index.html

      reference posting number 10785 by submitting a vita and
      letter of application describing her/his qualifications,
      research agenda, and teaching experience.

      Review of applications will begin immediately and continue
      until the position is filled.

      Cornell University is an Affirmative Action/Equal
      Opportunity Employer and Educator.

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Posted 7/3/09