Posted on Fri, 06/13/2025 - 05:26
Important Info
Deprecated / Faculty Sponsor (Last, First Name):
Miller, Grant
Stanford Departments and Centers:
Health Policy
Postdoc Appointment Term:
One-year appointment, with potential renewal based on performance
Appointment Start Date:
September 1, 2025
Group or Departmental Website:
https://htdatalab.stanford.edu/ (link is external)
How to Submit Application Materials:
Please email a single PDF document named “Lastname_Firstname_HTDL_Postdoc_2025” with the required application materials to Dr. Lydia Aletraris at lydiale@stanford.edu (link sends e-mail) .
Does this position pay above the required minimum?:
Yes. The expected base pay range for this position is listed in Pay Range field. The pay offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors including (but not limited to) the qualifications of the selected candidate, budget availability, and internal equity.
Pay Range:
$80,000 - $85,000
The Stanford Human Trafficking Data Lab is accepting applications for a postdoctoral fellowship position to join a project investigating trafficking risks in charcoal supply chains in Brazil.
The position is open to recent graduates of PhD programs in statistics, economics, computer science, operations research, or related data science fields. The position provides opportunities to participate in rigorous, quantitative research on human trafficking, including supply chain network analysis and geospatial modeling. The successful candidate will have strong data science skills, including experience working with large, complex data from varied sources, and machine learning methodologies. The underlying data are complex and will require sophisticated data management and integration skills. A candidate should have proficiency with GIS software and Python, strong written and interpersonal communication skills, and a demonstrated interest in addressing social justice issues through data-driven research.
The postdoc will work in partnership with Principal Investigator Grant Miller (Stanford University School of Medicine) and other research team members, and will contribute to study design, participate in field research, conduct data analysis, and disseminate findings through academic publications and presentations. The postdoctoral fellow will be expected to focus mainly on this project, but may spend up to 20% of their time on independent research. Learn more about the lab's other ongoing projects (link is external) .
The postdoc will be based at Stanford University in the Department of Health Policy, located near to the Departments of Economics and Political Science and the Graduate School of Business.
Applications will be considered on a rolling basis. Short-listed applicants will be asked to complete a technical exercise and may be called for an interview.
Required Qualifications:
- PhD in statistics, economics, computer science, operations research, or related data science fields
- Strong data science skills, including experience working with large, complex data from varied sources, and machine learning methodologies
Required Application Materials:
1. A cover letter describing:
a. Your interest in this position
b. Your relevant training and experience
c. Your earliest and preferred start dates
2. A current CV
3. A transcript (unofficial is fine)
4. Names, e-mail addresses, and phone numbers of 2-3 references
Stanford is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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