Hilton Postdoctoral Fellowship, University of California, U.S.A. (2016)

The Hilton Postdoctoral Fellowship is a unique opportunity to receive advanced methods training for state of the art approaches to understanding what works to enhance equal opportunity and improve social conditions at a global scale. With mentorship from an exceptionally interdisciplinary group of experienced researchers from across the UCLA campus and around the world, Hilton Postdoctoral Fellows will contribute to building the evidence base on what works to improve the lives of the poorest and most marginalized people.

As part of a research unit with a strong culture of collaboration, the Hilton Postdoctoral Fellow will be working full time on their selected project, making use of WORLD policy data to look at implementation and impact with Dr. Jody Heymann, the Dean of Fielding School of Public Health, mentors in their field from across UCLA and globally, as well as with WORLD research staff.

This fellowship is a full-time, residential fellowship for 2 years, starting either in 2016 or 2017. Compensation for position will be in accordance with policies set by the UCLA Graduate Division.

Education/Experience:
- Applicants must have a Ph.D. in public health, public policy, political science, international development, economics, or related discipline.
- A strong background in causal inference and multilevel modeling is required.
- Excellent communication, writing, and research skills are required.
- Demonstrated interest and understanding of public policy, the SDGs or poverty alleviation.

Further details:
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