The Department of Political Science and Public Administration at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) is seeking a qualified candidate for a postdoctoral position that will participate in groundbreaking research to empirically analyze the fine and fee structure of multiple communities across the U.S. The aim of this project is to enrich the economic efficacy of these structures, and ultimately the quality of justice in these jurisdictions. Funded by a grant from the Bureau of Justice Assistance through the Department of Justice, the postdoc will be supervised by the project PI, Dr. Peter A. Jones. They will work with collaborators from UAB as well as the Center for Justice Innovation, Alabama Appleseed Center for Law & Justice, and Applied Research Services, collectively referred to as the Training and Technical Assistance (TTA) Team.
This is a renewable, 12-month position, starting mid-August 2025. During the period of the fellowship, the postdoc is expected to be in residence and work with TTA team as they collect and analyze fines and fees data from five jurisdictions across the U.S. Specifically, the postdoc will assist the TTA team in mapping fine and fee structures, as well as help conduct cost-benefit analyses of sites’ current collection of fines and fees. The postdoc will also be expected to collaborate on scholarly publications that result from those analyses. In addition to competitive salary and benefits, the postdoc will receive an allowance for research/conference-related travel and expenses, access to office space, and other resources from UAB. Note: This position is hybrid-remote eligible. The final schedule to be determined by the department and project supervisor. Qualifications: To be eligible, candidates must complete their PhD by August 1, 2025. A PhD in public administration, public policy, economics, criminal justice, or related fields is required, and interest in public budgeting and financial management, social equity, or quantitative methods is preferred. International applications are welcome, and members of underrepresented communities are especially encouraged to apply. Candidates should submit the following items in PDF format to Dr. Peter A. Jones at pajones5@uab.eduReview of applications will begin Feb 1st, 2025, and continue until the position is filled.
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