**Job Description:** The Center for Insurance Policy and Research (CIPR) at the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) is seeking applicants postdoctoral research position in behavioral science related to insurance. **This is a full-time/temporary position with preference for a candidate to work out of Kansas City, MO, USA, potential consideration for New York City or Washington, DC offices. The position is one year with the possibility of extending for an additional year based on first year evaluation.** CIPR seeks a behavioral science researcher who examines and analyzes human behavior to understand the psychological, social, and environmental factors that influence decision-making. We seek applicants with experience in decision science and/or behavioral science, data analytics, the development and analysis of surveys and experiments, and the ability to apply behavioral science theory and methods to real-world issues. Candidates should have a background in quantitative methods, and we prefer candidates who are also familiar with qualitative analysis and mixed methods approaches to research. Research experience and/or interests should be related to one or more of the following insurance issues: health and long-term care; natural catastrophe/climate and resiliency; artificial intelligence and big data; data privacy and cyber risk; and socioeconomic and demographic disparities. Applied research utilizing these skills will help inform state insurance regulators and NAIC staff on key insurance issues of concern, with an emphasis on leveraging available NAIC data for the research where applicable, and/or primary data. A clear and concise presentation of research results in various formats is expected. Candidates should also be able to work collaboratively in a team environment. Post-doctoral fellows spend a significant amount of their time on CIPR research projects, working with the CIPR research team, and other NAIC staff. Additionally, postdoctoral researchers have the flexibility and time to pursue their own related research interests. CIPR researchers and postdocs maintain strong ties with academia and external research centers. **Minimum requirements** Applicants must have a Ph.D. (expected completion by the summer of 2025 is acceptable) from an accredited institution in a related field such as behavioral science, decision science, economics, or risk management and insurance within the past two years. Incomplete applications will not be considered. **_We plan to undertake first-round interviews by February 2025._** **Application Requirements** Applicants should provide a cover letter detailing your interest in and fit for the position, your CV, one or two representative publications or working papers, and at least one letter of recommendation. **Tentative Start date** August – October 2025 **Compensation** $80,000 - $83,500, commensurate with education and experience. **About the NAIC and Center for Insurance Policy and Research** For over 150 years, the NAIC has served insurance commissioners and their staff as a nexus for innovation and a hub of resources for insurance departments to draw upon. We are currently in year two of a three-year strategic plan for the NAIC's future with a focus on pushing forward numerous initiatives along six key focus areas: Member Connectivity; Training, Expertise, and Technology; Data and Analytics; Consumer Education, Outreach, and Advocacy; Committee Governance and Management; and NAIC Operations. Since 2011 the Center for Insurance Policy and Research has provided research and education to drive discussion and advance thought leadership as well as action on current and emerging insurance issues of interest to insurance regulators, policymakers, industry, and academia. This effort has been accomplished through our events, research reports, newsletter, research library collection and knowledge distribution sources, and research published in the NAIC’s _Journal of Insurance Regulation_ . For more information, visit https://content.naic.org/research . Interested in learning more about the amazing benefits the NAIC offers? Visit our Benefits (http://content.naic.org/about/benefits) page for more information. **The NAIC is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer** _Applicants for all positions are considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin or ancestry, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, military or veteran status, disability, or any other basis protected by applicable law._ **LEARN MORE ABOUT THE NAIC** **Company Overview** The National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) is a member-focused, non-profit Association supporting state insurance commissioners, and their departments, to effectively regulate the insurance industry and protect consumers. Headquartered in Kansas City, New York, and Washington DC, our 150-year-old Association offers the coordination of expertise in policy and regulation among state departments, data and technology, financial regulatory support, training and education, and resources for ongoing collaboration among the states and jurisdictions. **Diversity Statement** Our member-driven Association supports the dynamic and diverse needs of state regulatory agencies and the consumers of insurance products and services. Through our ongoing commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, we believe our employees provide a wide range of experience and expertise to generate better ideas and solve complex problems consumers and our members face as insurance products and regulations evolve over time. **Guiding Principles** • We put customers first • We are committed to continuous improvement • We succeed by working together • We do what it takes to get the job done • We communicate often • We treat colleagues with respect and honesty