Dr. Jian Li

Professor

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Biography

Professor Jian Li joined the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) in 2019 and holds appointments in both the School of Nursing and the Fielding School of Public Health, specifically within the Environmental Health Sciences Department. His research primarily focuses on epidemiological studies pertaining to working conditions and their health impacts, particularly among the nursing workforce. Professor Li's expertise includes the measurement of psychosocial work characteristics and the effects of work stress on health, along with interventions aimed at improving workplace conditions. He has contributed extensively to understanding how job redesign and management of stressors can mitigate workplace stress, highlighting its economic burden which amounts to approximately $246 billion annually in the United States. His academic career has been marked by significant achievements including several awards recognizing his early career contributions to occupational health research.

Research Interests

Awards

#2020

Adolph Kammer Authorship Award

2010-08-05
#2010

Early Career Award

2008-03-06
#2006

Early Career Achievement Award

2006-11-30
#2006

Early Career Award

2006-11-30

Requirements for University of California Los Angeles

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE General
Verbal
Required:160
Quantitative
Required:160
Analytical Writing
Required:5
Overall
Required:5
TOEFL
Total
Required:87
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree Strong background in Economics and Mathematics
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Transcripts
  • 3 Letters of Recommendation
  • GRE General Test scores
Specialization Notes

Department of Economics admits primarily for the PhD program.