Industry Transition
I am a postdoctoral researcher in the Jeb E. Brooks School of Public Policy at Cornell University.
I am currently seeking opportunities to apply my 8+ years of experience in human behavior research, policy evaluation, and quantitative analyses to roles such as Data Scientist, UX Researcher, or Human Factors Researcher. See a case study using an A/B test to examine how balanced message framing improves user engagement on digital platforms here.
My previous research centers on how macro-level structures, such as occupational sex segregation in the U.S., marketization in China, family policies in OECD countries, and safety net programs in the U.S., shape individual-level health, family, and labor market outcomes.
Across projects, I use mixed methods and advanced quantitative tools, including causal inference, sequence analysis, and machine learning, to uncover how social, economic, and policy conditions shape people's life decisions.I received my Ph.D. from Sociology at University of Southern California, M.A. from Media, Culture, and, Communication at New York University and B.A. from Chinese Literature and Culture at Beijing Language and Culture University.
Recent posts
Best Graduate Student Paper Awards
My publication, “Devaluation for Whom? Feminization and Wages in An Economically Polarized Labor Market, 2003–2019,” has received two paper awards from the ...
Dissertation defense
I passed my dissertation defense today! I am deeply grateful to my advisor, Jennifer Hook. I owe my academic achievements to her. I would also like to expr...
Dissertation Chapter, Devaluation for Whom, Accepted at Social Forces
My dissertation chapter, "Devaluation for Whom? Feminization and Wages in An Economically Polarized Labor Market, 2003–2019" has been accepted for publicat...
Postdoc at the Jeb E. Brooks School of Public Policy, Cornell University
I am excited to share that I have accepted a position as a Postdoctoral Associate at the Cornell Jeb E. Brooks School of Public Policy! In this position, I...
Paper Published: Does Feminization Always Lead to A Decline in Earnings? Evidence from China’s Marketization (1988—2013)
I am thrilled to share that my first solo-author paper, "Does Feminization Always Lead to A Decline in Earnings? Evidence from China’s Marketization (1988—...
Organize the ‘Stemizing’ Sociology Workshop with the ASA Student Forum
International students in sociology are disadvantaged in the labor market because we only have one year OPT (Optional Practical Training) to secure jobs ...
Receive the 2021 Grant from the Horowitz Foundation for Social Policy
I feel excited to share the news that My dissertation "Is the Gender Wage Gap Mitigated or Exacerbated by Family Policies? Evidence from a Cross-National...