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Professor / Associate Professor / Assistant Professor of Economics

Plaksha University, Mohali, India

Full-Time Academic & Research Position (Tenure Track / Tenured / Visiting)

Plaksha University invites talented academicians, Ph.D. scholars and postdoctoral fellows, who have a zeal for interdisciplinary and impactful research & teaching, to apply for tenure-track/ tenured/ visiting Faculty of Economics.

We offer a thriving research and innovation ecosystem and are looking for top-notch faculty across diverse domains such as economics, statistics, computer science, data science, AI/ML, applied mathematics, finance, marketing, public policy, social sciences, and design. We welcome applications from all nationalities and diversity.

Why Plaksha:

• Opportunity to build an institution, interdisciplinary academic programs (undergraduate/ graduate/ doctoral level), and research lab
• High degree of freedom, flexibility & autonomy to define curriculum and pedagogy
• Attractive salary structureProfessional Development Allowance to encourage registration with professional bodies, attendance at seminars or conferences, subscription to journals and similar expenses for continuous career development .
• Attractive start-up research grants to the tune of INR 25,00,000 (USD 30,000) to assist in initiating research
• Consulting opportunity for 1 day a week with 90% revenue share to faculty; support with making industry connections in leading corporates and start-ups through a dedicated Center for Corporate Partnerships and Careers
• 2 summer months as mini-sabbatical at a reputed research-focused international university supported for tenure-track assistant professors
• 1-on-1 mentorship from top academicians in one’s research area
• Support for research and teaching through university sponsored fellowships for Ph.D. students and research fellows
• High degree of freedom, flexibility & autonomy to define curriculum and pedagogy
• Opportunity to interact and collaborate with colleagues educated and trained in top Institutions and access to a unique eco-system of 100 founders with proven entrepreneurial track record
• Opportunity to build a greenfield institution and play a role in shaping the fabric of the university and its role in the world.
• Fast-tracked opportunities for academic leadership positions
• A dedicated Office of Research that provides assistance on research administrative issues and support with grant proposals.

Key responsibilities: The responsibilities include teaching at the undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral level including the development of innovative curriculum and pedagogy, conducting research, and helping to build research centers & laboratories of global eminence, along with innovative curriculum and pedagogy. Faculty are expected to:

• Teach up to 4 courses per year (1 course = 3 credits = up to 42 contact hours per semester)
• Contribute to Plaksha’s research mission by participating in its world-class research program that involves supervising undergraduate and graduate students, PhD scholars, and post-doctoral fellows
• Raise research funds through government and private agencies and international consortiums.

Appointment: As early as January 2025

Eligibility:A Ph.D. from a world-class university with an excellent track record of intellectual impact. Some international experience is desirable.

Flexible career tracks: Tenure-track/tenured, Professor of Practice, Visiting & Adjunct positions, Joint industry appointments

Plaksha University is supportive of dual-careers and is an equal opportunity/ affi rmativeaction employer. We are committed to maintaining diversity and welcome applicationsfrom all nationalities, and encourage women, members from LGBTQ+ community, persons with disabilities, and other diverse communities. Citizenship of India is not a requirement. Foreign nationals with fl uency in English areencouraged to apply.

About Plaksha University:

Situated in Chandigarh tricity, India, Plaksha University is a collective philanthropic initiative by a global community of 100+ business leaders and academicians. A greenfield university, Plaksha is developing a transformational model of engineering education and research that integrates technology, design, entrepreneurship, and liberal arts. Plaksha represents the bold aspirations of 21st century India and has its mission anchored around three pillars: reimagining technology education, research to impact grand challenges, and catalyzing an entrepreneurial ecosystem.

In a short span of time, Plaksha has inked partnerships with the UC Berkeley, Purdue University, Cornell University, UC San Diego, SRI International, IISc Bangalore, IITs and many other leading institutions. Plaksha is building distinctive research centers on Digital Agriculture, Water Security, Digital Health, Clean Energy and Climate and a university-vide Data Science Institute. Plaksha’s growing and thriving community includes 200+ students, 30+ faculty, 100+ staff including researchers and scholars.

PLEASE NOTE

• Candidates need to submit the application via Interfolio.
• Applications will be evaluated on a rolling basis.

For more details, please visit www.plaksha.edu.in

To apply, visit https://apply.interfolio.com/39648/positions. (See posting for details.)

FACULTY RESEARCH ANALYST

The successful candidate will support research by Professors Arthur van Benthem, Susanna Berkouwer, Benjamin Lockwood, Corinne Low, Judd Kessler, and Alex Rees-Jones. Topics energy and the environment and/or development economics (van Benthem, Berkouwer); public and behavioral economics (Lockwood, Rees-Jones); labor, gender, and experimental economics (Low, Kessler). There are several open positions.

Examples of recent projects include:

Berkouwer and van Benthem: efficiency losses from imperfect environmental policies, energy efficiency adoption, carbon offsets, infrastructure construction, land protection and biodiversity, and hurricane insurance.

Rees-Jones and Lockwood: evaluating the merits of state-run lotteries, using wealth taxes to reduce inequality, studying strategies to reduce tax evasion, assessing the role of tax complexity, conducting welfare analysis that incorporates behavioral biases, and assessing the promise of new mechanisms for matching students to schools.

Low and Kessler: Studying the impact of grade-optional policies, running experiments to measure hiring bias among employers, examining changes in women’s labor force participation over time, studying the unequal division of home production within the household, and studying mechanisms to reduce hiring bias.

You will join Wharton’s Department of Business Economics and Public Policy (BEPP) and become part of a cohort of predoctoral research fellows. BEPP offers many opportunities for personal and professional development through learning new technical skills, attending seminars, and taking courses. In some instances, predoc RAs have become co-authors of academic papers.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Job responsibilities include performing a variety of statistical and econometric analyses, cleaning and analyzing data, writing research reports, conducting background research and literature reviews, identifying and obtaining secondary data, coding survey questionnaires, and managing field activities. Independent thinking, a thorough understanding of economics or related disciplines, an ability to manage work flows on multiple projects, and self-motivation are highly valued in performing these functions.

This is a challenging opportunity for an early-career professional who is passionate about social science research and has a strong desire to expand and deepen skills in economic research and quantitative data analysis. You will work closely with Professors van Benthem, Berkouwer, Kessler, Lockwood, Low, and Rees-Jones, who will provide supervision on research and offer mentorship on academic development more broadly. You will also be encouraged to be an active part of the research community, within the BEPP department and in relevant Wharton research centers. We anticipate that the successful candidate would work in this position for 2 years, before going on to graduate programs or careers in Economics, Public Policy, or another quantitative social science.

QUALIFICATIONS

● BA/BS in Economics, Statistics, or a related quantitative discipline;

● Previous experience as a research analyst or conducting independent research using statistical software such as STATA or R is preferred;

● Ability to analyze data and write reports;

● Self-directed, intrinsically motivated; capacity to manage work independently and organize workflows across multiple projects.

SALARY & BENEFITS

This is a full-time position based in Philadelphia, starting on July 1, 2025. This position is eligible for full Penn vacation and sick leave accrual. Annual salary is commensurate with experience within the range of $55,000 – $60,000 plus benefits. For information on the comprehensive benefits package offered by the University visit: https://www.hr.upenn.edu/PennHR/benefits-pay. Remote work may be possible for a temporary period.

HOW TO APPLY

Please apply on-line at https://wd1.myworkdaysite.com/en-US/recruiting/upenn/careers-at-penn/details/Faculty-Research-Analyst--Business--Economics--and-Public-Policy-Department--Wharton-School_JR00098140-1?jobFamily=ac2a3e0e9a860145e03c7bdc4209c207.

For the application to be considered complete, please submit a brief cover letter, explaining your interest in the position, a cv including three references, and all your academic transcripts. We will review applications on a rolling basis. In your cover letter please indicate which professors you are particularly interested in working with.

Penn adheres to a policy that prohibits discrimination based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected class. The University of Pennsylvania values diversity and seeks talented students, faculty, and staff from diverse backgrounds. Women, minority candidates, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

We will also consider applicants who are not yet authorized to work in the United States.

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT

Wharton’s Business Economics and Public Policy Department is an applied microeconomics department that has been an innovative force in research, teaching, and public service. Areas of faculty expertise include energy and environmental economics, development economics, industrial organization, experimental and behavioral economics, public and urban economics, and gender and discrimination. Our faculty have held presidential appointments on federal regulatory commissions, held research appointments and fellowships in government and not-for-profit think tanks, and serve on the boards of many corporations.

The Wharton Climate Center supports cutting edge research, provides thought leadership, and brings together stakeholders from academia, government, and the private sector to design smart public and private sector policies related to topics such as climate change, renewable energy, air and water pollution, waste disposal, biodiversity, and deforestation. See https://esg.wharton.upenn.edu/centers-labs/climate-center/.

Penn Development Research Initiative (PDRI) projects focus on various aspects of international development including education, health, governance, environment, gender, urbanization and migration, labor markets, poverty, and economic growth. Through regular seminars, conferences, collaborative research projects, and dissemination activities, PDRI makes it possible for faculty and graduate students at Penn to expand their efforts to conduct research that advances science and contributes to the improvement of well-being in developing countries. See https://pdri.upenn.edu.

To apply, visit https://wd1.myworkdaysite.com/en-US/recruiting/upenn/careers-at-penn/details/Faculty-Research-Analyst--Business--Economics--and-Public-Policy-Department--Wharton-School_JR00098140-1?jobFamily=ac2a3e0e9a860145e03c7bdc4209c207. (See posting for details.)

Research Assistant, Animal Welfare Economics Working Group

The Animal Welfare Economics Working Group invites applications for a part-time research fellow (5-10 hours per week). The successful candidate will build a dataset library and help with other academic infrastructure projects. The position is ideal for doctoral students who are looking for remote work that can facilitate research in a growing area of inquiry (though the individual must be authorized to work in the United States). The start date is flexible, with some preference for starting before April 2025. This is a project-based contractor position. Compensation starts at $50/hour, commensurate with experience.

The Animal Welfare Economics Working Group exists to coordinate and support an international, interdisciplinary network of researchers, bringing together economists, legal scholars, philosophers, and many others. The Working Group is interested in theoretical research on including losses or benefits to animals in economic analyses, applied empirical work on the effects of policies or industry structure on animal welfare, and anything else within the purview of economics as it relates to the well-being of animals reared for food and fiber, kept as companions or in zoos, and living in the wild.

Desired qualifications:

• A bachelor’s degree in economics, public policy, statistics, psychology, computer science, or a related field
• Strong performance in relevant coursework at the undergraduate level
• Current or recent graduate studies in one of the above areas or a related field
• The ability to take initiative and work independently
• Strong organizational skills
• Strong written communication skills

To Apply:

To apply, please complete this form. In your cover letter, please provide background on your interest in the work of the Animal Welfare Economics Working Group and summarize why you are a suitable candidate for the role. Applications received before February 15, 2025, will be given full consideration, though the position will remain open until filled. For additional information about the position, contact Bob Fischer (fischer@txstate.edu).

To apply, visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfi18yuyB6O4KiefLlYMqYTvD2HSNtqwpZnW_ZPPUz1cUp4yA/viewform?usp=sf_link. (See posting for details.)

Copenhagen Business School invites applications for three PhD scholarships in Economics and Management under the theme of “Ports as Energy Transition Hubs”. The starting date is 1st September 2025.

The scholarships are part of the POTENT Doctoral Networks funded by a grant from the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) Doctoral Network call 2023. PhD position 1 and 3 are based at the Department of Strategy and Innovation as affiliated with CBS Maritime. PhD position 2 is based at the Department of Economics as affiliated with the Copenhagen School of Energy Infrastructure (CSEI). You will find the application deadline and the application link at the end of this advertisement.

Ports as Energy Transition Hubs (POTENT) Network – The PhD Positions

The primary objective of the three distinct PhD positions is to investigate how ports can support and accelerate the clean energy transition in Europe. Please indicate which of the three positions you are applying to in your application.

PhD Position 1 – Facilitators of the clean energy transition: Port governance and business model innovation: This Doctoral Candidate will be based at the Department of Strategy and Innovation working with Henrik Sornn-Friese and Michele Acciaro as project leads, and will focus on the topics of port governance, business model innovation, institutional entrepreneurship, and clean energy transition. You will be applying methods such as case study designs, comparative analysis, and mixed-method integration as you work on your project. The successful candidate will be seconded with KEDGE Business School (France) and the Port of Esbjerg (Denmark) during the project.

The position’s objectives are (1) Develop a taxonomy/DCM tool for port authorities about value proposition of ports with regards to the clean energy transition, (2) Design a theoretical framework for broader business eco-system based on mid-range theory aiming to explain and envisage how ports can innovate their business models to facilitate and profit from the clean energy transition, and (3) Outline policy recommendation/DCM tool under a case study design based on case studies of ports transitioning to become clean energy hubs.

PhD Position 2 – Socio-economic aspects of energy port transition: This Doctoral Candidate will be based at the Department of Economics working with Tooraj Jamasb and Christine Brandstätt and will mainly focus on energy infrastructure development and related topics such as offshore energy, economic regulation, green fuels and their interface and relation with onshore and inland energy systems and infrastructure. You will use the appropriate qualitative and quantitative methods in your research. The successful candidate will be seconded with the Norwegian School of Economics and the Danish Utility Regulator during the project.

The position’s objectives are (1) Review and assess the state-of-the-art in economics of energy infrastructure development in support of the green energy transition, (2) Explore new economic regulatory frameworks and models for energy infrastructure and ports, (3) Assess new market designs, business models, stakeholder engagement, innovation strategies, and energy policies that support green transition, and (4) Study integration and linkages between offshore infrastructure and resources with the wider energy systems.

PhD Position 3 – Energy Ports in System and Network Perspective: This Doctoral Candidate will be based at the Department of Strategy and Innovation working with Henrik Sornn-Friese and Tooraj Jamasb as project leads and will focus on the topics of energy technology systems, renewable energy supply chain, environmental impact assessment. You will be applying methods such as multi-perspective system and network analysis as you work on your project. The successful candidate will be seconded with Kühne Logistics University (Germany) and the UNCTAD, United Nations (Switzerland) during the project.

The position’s objectives are (1) Investigate this role in a system perspective, looking particularly at the development of onshore power supply (OPS) for cruise ships in ports, (2) Address OPS in ports from the perspective of sector coupling linking the energy and maritime sectors, (3) Assess the position of ports in the renewable energy supply chain, linking ports to offshore renewable energy sectors as well as the inland economy, and (4) study the system of ports in a regional/global context with a view to network externalities and achieving economies of scale.

About the Department of Economics at CBS

The Department of Economics (ECON) provides research, teaching, and knowledge exchange within the core areas of economics, i.e., microeconomics, macroeconomics, and quantitative methods. The Department is especially active in business-related, applied economic research and comprises three research centres: Copenhagen School of Energy Infrastructure (CSEI), Centre for Innovation (CFI), and Pension Research Centre (PeRCent).

• Core research areas of the Department of Economics are:
• Behavior, Incentives and Economic Design
• Design Employment and the Functioning of Labor Markets
• Energy, Environment and Resources
• Firm Behavior, Innovation and the Functioning of Markets
• Growth, Unemployment, and Inflation
• Globalization, Migration and Urbanization;
• Quantitative/Empirical Methods and Data Science
• Welfare: Education, Health Care and Pensions

The Department of Economics has a strong research focus and has been successful in fundraising activities. It is currently hosting research projects supported by the Danish/EU research councils, as well as private foundations and companies.

About the Copenhagen School of Energy Infrastructure

The Copenhagen School of Energy Infrastructure (CSEI) conducts research in tomorrow’s energy infrastructure from an economic policy point-of-view to ensure a successful transition towards a new sustainable European Energy Infrastructure based on volatile and largely renewable energy sources.

CSEI is established in the form of a European research centre at CBS’ Department of Economics and delivers expertise and new knowledge as well as education within energy infrastructure in close cooperation with stakeholders from the sector, the European Commission and society at large.

About the Department of Strategy and Innovation at CBS

The Department of Strategy and Innovation’s (SI) research is focused on strategy, innovation, entrepreneurship and international business. The department’s ambition is to host an internationally leading environment for research and teaching within the broad area of strategy. The department’s research is generally cross-disciplinary. Faculty members have backgrounds in management, economics, sociology and economic geography. The theoretical foundation for research in these areas is eclectic, combining strategy, innovation, and/or internationalization theory with insights from economics, sociology, psychology, and economic geography. The department has 45 faculty members (professors, associate professors, tenure track assistant professors), 8 administrative staff, and 30 members of staff who are hired on temporary contracts as research assistants, post docs or PhD students.

The department puts substantial emphasis on the solid application of scientific research method. The department has a pluralistic approach to research methods that includes, for example, formal theoretical models, quantitative empirical methods such as (lab and field) experiments, econometric applications to register data or survey data, as well as qualitative research methods. PhD project proposals should be based on coherent theoretical arguments and contain well-informed methodological considerations. To find out more about the department please go to https://www.cbs.dk/si.

About CBS Maritime

CBS Maritime is a cross-departmental research center at CBS, established in 2013, that focuses on maritime economics, business, and policy. It serves as a hub for maritime research, education, and industry engagement, fostering collaboration between academia and key stakeholders in shipping, ports, and maritime industry.

CBS Maritime conducts research on critical topics such as decarbonization and clean energy, sustainable shipping, maritime digitalization, and supply chain innovation. Its studies aim to inform best practices and policy development for the maritime sector worldwide. Key educational initiatives (e.g., the B.Sc. in International Shipping and Trade, the Executive MBA in Shipping and Logistics, and the higher diploma degree HD Maritime) integrate CBS Maritime’s research into academic study programs.

About the POTENT Doctoral Network

The POTENT project is an EU Marie Sklodowska-Curie Doctoral Training Network focused on the topic of ports as energy transition hubs. This collaborative research project provides a fantastic opportunity for researchers interested in the clean energy transition and the role that ports can play in this transition. It aims to integrate knowledge of engineering (e.g., mechanical and electrical engineering) and social sciences (economics, sociology, and anthropology) in a doctoral training programme across 8 European research institutions and 15 industry actors. The POTENT consortium brings together a multidisciplinary research team from across Europe to train experts in port energy systems and develop key skills to deliver a just and sustainable energy transition. Ports are increasingly recognized as key enablers of the clean energy transition, playing a crucial role in supporting Europe’s shift toward climate neutrality and energy security.

Other PhD positions in the network

You can find details on all open positions in the network at https://potentmsca.cbs.dk

DC4 – Chalmers University of Technology Smart ports (digitalization) and systems integration between ports and energy systems

DC5 – Chalmers University of Technology Integrated Analysis of E-Fuel Policy, Infrastructure, and Energy Resilience in Maritime Transitions

DC6 – Chalmers University of TechnologyElectrified Ports and Grid Dynamics: Synthetic Grids, Impact Methodologies, and Real-World Case Analyses

DC7 – The Technical University of Denmark Green Maritime fuel transition taking into account risk and uncertainty

DC8 – The Technical University of Denmark Optimizing Port Operations through Edge Computing and AI-Enhanced Digital Infrastructure

DC9 – Kühne Logistics University Governance structures and strategies to foster the clean energy transition

DC10 – Kühne Logistics University Low and zero emission fuels port geographies

DC11 – Norwegian University of Science and Technology Digital technologies for getting insights into urban energy dynamics and port-city interactions

DC12 – Norwegian University of Science and Technology Market design, and tariff structures for unlocking flexibility in harbors

DC13 – World Maritime University Assessing stakeholders urban-port relationships and sustainable management strategies through circular approaches and emerging business models

DC14 – Norwegian School of Economics Business models and value chains for the energy transition in transport

DC15 – Kedge Business School Port governance for energy ports under the sustainable energy transition

About CBS’ PhD Programme

The three-year PhD programme at CBS gives you the opportunity to conduct research under the supervision of CBS’s associate professors and professors, supported by research related PhD courses. The programme is highly international, and you are expected to participate in international research conferences and to spend time at another research institution as a visiting PhD student. See the CBS homepage for more information about the PhD programme: https://www.cbs.dk/en/research/phd-programme.

CBS PhD graduates are held in high esteem not only in academia and research institutions but also in government and business where their research qualifications are in high demand.

CBS is committed to ensuring excellence, transformative and relevant teaching and research. Candidates who wish to join us must be interested in working in an organisation of this type and it is expected that the applicants show an interest in joining the department's research environment. You can read more about the departments’ research here: https://www.cbs.dk/econ/ and http://www.cbs.dk/si/.

MSCA Application Requirements

According to the mobility requirements of the MSCA guidelines candidates must not have resided or carried out their main activity (work, studies, etc.) in the country of the host organization (i.e. Denmark in this case) for more than 12 months in the 3 years immediately before the recruitment date.

Application and admission requirements

The department will give priority to applicants with high grades from their universities.

To be considered the applicant must

• have a basic education at master's level (corresponding to the 3 + 2 Bologna process)
• have received the grade of 10 (or equivalent) for the master's thesis according to the Danish 7-point grading scale (https://ufm.dk/en/education/the-danish-education-system/grading-system)
• have a weighted grade point average of at least 8.2 on the Danish 7-point grading scale for the bachelor's and master's degree combined or alternatively a weighted grade point average must be at least 9.5 for the master's degree alone. If the grade point average is not met, documentation for being in the top 40% of the class is also accepted.
• have completed the master's programme before starting the PhD programme at CBS
• master academic English at a high level in writing and speaking
• have the aptitude to complete the required Ph.D. coursework in advanced economics subjects.

4+4 PhD scheme

For admission to the 4 + 4 PhD scheme, the applicants must have completed a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) and have passed subjects corresponding to 60 ECTS in a relevant master's programme within the CBS' subject areas.

The minimum weighted grade point average is 8.2 on the Danish 7-point grading scale for the entire programme (i.e. for the full bachelor and one year of the master studies together), and at least the grade 10 for the bachelor thesis or equivalent final examination project. If the grade point average is not met, documentation for being in the top 40% of the class is also accepted. Applicants who are not enrolled in a master's programme at CBS will be assessed by the Admissions Office.

The application (see link below) must include a five-page project description. The research proposal is considered the backbone of the application and should be very carefully prepared by the applicant. It is your explanation of how you would approach the PhD project, referring explicitly back to one of the two descriptions under “The Research Projects” above. The project description must include:

• a presentation of an original research question
• a description of the initial theoretical framework and method
• a presentation of the proposed empirical material
• a work plan for the three years

More information can be found here:

https://www.cbs.dk/en/research/phd-programmes/admission

In addition to the project description, copies of the following must be included:

• diploma for bachelor's and master's degree or other certificates at an equivalent level as well as the grade transcripts
• documentation for being in the top 40% of the class (if grade requirements are not met)
• a concise curriculum vitae (CV)
• list of articles and publications (if applicable)
• example of written work (e.g. master's thesis)
• documentation of English language skills

Please note that an offer of employment is conditional upon successful enrolment in the CBS PhD School. Further information about PhD scholarships and the PhD programme can be found at https://www.cbs.dk/en/research/phd-programme.

For further information please contact Kristoffer Rae, email potentmsca@cbs.dk. Information about the departments can be found at www.cbs.dk/econ and www.cbs.dk/si Information about the Copenhagen School of Energy Infrastructure can be found at www.csei.eu. Information about CBS Maritime can be found at https://www.cbs.dk/en/cbs-agenda/areas/cbs-maritime.

Employment and salary

The PhD scholarship runs for a period of three years and in lieu of a teaching load, the PhD student is expected to contribute with 20% of their time to the deliverables of the projects and their dissemination (for details see “The Research Project” above). This obligation is equivalent to six months’ work (624 net working hours). The scholarships are fully salaried positions, according to the national Danish collective agreement. The monthly salary is currently approximately DKK 28,993 up to DKK 35,015 depending on seniority and a pension contribution totalling 17.1%. The scholarship includes tuition fees, office space, course and travel costs (according to the current CBS agreement).

Salary level and employment take place in accordance with the Ministry of Finance's agreement with the Academics' Central Organization.

Recruitment procedure

The Recruitment Committee shortlists at least two-five applicants to be assessed by the Assessment Committee. Applicants are informed whether their application has proceeded for assessment.

Applicants selected for assessment will be notified about the composition of the Assessment Committee and will receive their personal assessment later. Selected applicants will be invited for an interview. Please note that a positive assessment does not automatically result in an interview. Once the recruitment process is completed each applicant will be notified of the outcome of their application.

The application must be sent via the online link below.

Copenhagen Business School must receive all application material, including all appendices (see above), by the application deadline.

Details about Copenhagen Business School are available at https://www.cbs.dk/en

For further information on the project, prospective applicants can contact Kristoffer Rae, potentmsca@cbs.dk

For questions about the PhD programme at CBS, you can obtain details from:

ECON Department PhD Coordinator, Professor Dolores Romero Morales, drm.eco@cbs.dk or SI Department PhD Coordinator, Professor H.C. Kongsted, hck.si@cbs.dk

Application Deadline: March 17th, 2025

Closing date: 17 March 2025.

Apply online

*WE TRANSFORM SOCIETY WITH BUSINESS

CBS is a globally recognised business school with deep roots in the Nordic socio-economic model. Our faculty has a broad focus on societal challenges, and we have earned a reputation for high-quality disciplinary and interdisciplinary research and education.*

We are located at Frederiksberg and have approximately 20,000 full and part-time students, 800 full-time faculty members, 200 PhD students and 700 administrative staff, and a full portfolio of bachelor, master, MBA/EMBA, PhD and executive programmes taught in English and Danish.

Our global profile carries the obligation to address critical challenges in our research and to develop the transformational capabilities of students, graduates and business leaders via our educational activities and opportunities for lifelong learning. Complex challenges call for joint action, and therefore our strategy focuses on strengthening current and starting new partnerships with other sciences, the business community, authorities and civil society.

CBS is working continuously on becoming a diverse and inclusive organisation, and we encourage all regardless of gender identity and expression, ethnicity, religious beliefs, LGBT+ status, cultural background etc. to apply.
Reach out to us if you need assistance in the application or recruitment process, if there is something we should know, or if as a person with disability you wish to make use of your preferential access.

To apply, visit https://www.cbs.dk/en/about-cbs/jobs-cbs/vacant-positions/phd-scholarships-in-economics-and-management-the-theme-of-ports-as-energy-transition-hubs. (See posting for details.)

The IGIER Research Center at Università Commerciale Luigi Bocconi invites applications for a research grant related to project "FIS MUR- DATAGROW Artificial Intelligence Robotics and Growth".

Research Project:

This project aims at deepening our knowledge of how new technologies affect firm and labor market outcomes. The research projects will use microdata to study the impact of robotics and artificial intelligence on workers’ careers and firms’ growth.

Job Description:

The candidate will conduct research on topics at the intersection of labor economics and corporate finance. The research projects involve the use of microdata on firms and workers and require strong coding skills, especially in STATA, along with an excellent understanding of econometric analysis. Modeling skills will also be appreciated.

The research grant will last 36 months and start indicatively on 1st May 2025.

If you are interested, please apply here by 9th March 2025.

You may contact faculty@unibocconi.it for any further information.

To apply, visit https://jobmarket.unibocconi.eu/?id=727. (See posting for details.)

On Nov 21, the recruiter extended the deadline to March 1, 2025

Location

Abu Dhabi, U.A.E

Description

We are inviting applications for a Post-Doctoral Associate in the Economics group of the Division of Social Science at NYU Abu Dhabi from individuals who have or will soon receive a PhD in Economics. The appointment will begin September 1, 2025, subject to final budget approval. Appointment will be for three academic years.

The post-doctoral associate will allocate 50 percent of their time to independent research and the other 50 percent to collaborative projects with Professors Jean Imbs and Laurent Pauwels. The collaborative research will be in the field of international macroeconomics and trade. We want to utilize data on global supply chains to analyze their effects on macroeconomic outcomes, explore their interactions with geopolitical factors, and estimate deep preference and technology parameters using the cross-country and cross-sector dimensions of the data.

We are looking for a candidate specializing in international macroeconomics and trade, with strong knowledge of trade models featuring rich input-output linkages. The ideal candidate should have practical experience and proficiency in handling large datasets and coding sophisticated simulations and estimations.

The position does not require teaching, but it may be possible to get teaching experience for compensation. You would join a group of over 20 post-doctoral fellows and 70 faculty in the Division of Social Science.

The terms of employment are very competitive and include housing and educational subsidies for children. Applications will be accepted immediately, and candidates will be considered until the position is filled.

For consideration, applicants must submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae with full publication list, statement of research interests, and two letters of reference, all in PDF format. Candidates MUST submit their documents through Interfolio (http://apply.interfolio.com/156237); emailed applications will not be considered. The deadline is December 1st, 2024, but submissions will be considered after if not filled. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted after this date for a virtual interview. If you have any questions, please send an email to nyuad.socialscience@nyu.edu

About NYU Abu Dhabi

NYU Abu Dhabi is a degree-granting research university with a fully integrated liberal arts and science undergraduate program in the Arts, Sciences, Social Sciences, Humanities, and Engineering. NYU Abu Dhabi, NYU New York, and NYU Shanghai, form the backbone of NYU’s global network university, an interconnected network of portal campuses and academic centers across six continents that enable seamless international mobility of students and faculty in their pursuit of academic and scholarly activity. This global university represents a transformative shift in higher education, one in which the intellectual and creative endeavors of academia are shaped and examined through an international and multicultural perspective. As a major intellectual hub at the crossroads of the Arab world, NYUAD serves as a center for scholarly thought, advanced research, knowledge creation, and sharing, through its academic, research, and creative activities.

EOE/AA/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disabled/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity Employer

UAE Nationals are encouraged to apply.

Working for NYUAD

We offer a comprehensive benefits package. This starts with a generous relocation allowance to ensure a smooth transition to Abu Dhabi. It includes a competitive salary; housing and transportation allowances; educational assistance for your dependents attending school in the UAE; and access to health and wellness services. Click here for more information on benefits for you and your family.

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To apply, visit https://apply.interfolio.com/156237. (See posting for details.)

Position Overview

MIT FutureTech is seeking a Research Assistant to work with Dr. Danial Lashkari on projects related to economics of technological progress, innovation, and artificial intelligence. The successful applicant's primary appointment will be at the MIT Sloan School of Management, with a secondary appointment at the MIT Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Lab.

Salary

$50,000 per year, plus benefits.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities (Essential Functions**)

• Cleans and analyzes data.
• Writes or finalizes replicable data files or scripts for publication.
• Assists with writing data analysis plans and contributes to preparing study registration documents.
• Maintains technical and administrative support for a research project.
• Analyzes and maintains data. Conducts literature reviews. Assists with preparation of reports, manuscripts and other documents.
• Subject to interest, help in formulating economic models and implementing programs for implementation of their quantitative predictions.
• Performs other related work as needed.

Supervision Received

Reports to Project Director.

Works under moderate oversight.

Supervision Exercised

‍Manages project staff

Qualifications & Skills

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in economics, public policy, or a related field.
• Master’s degree in economics, public policy, or a related field.

Experience:

• Experience in econometrics.
• Knowledge of the basics of economic modeling.
• Working as a research assistant.
• Analyzing large data sets, applying econometrics methods.
• Machine learning techniques in data analysis.
  Technical Skills or Knowledge:
• Knowledge of Stata, Python, Matlab, Julia, or R required
• Knowledge of LaTeX preferred

Preferred Competencies

• Advanced knowledge of research technique and methods in relevant scientific field.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet tight deadlines.
• Work both independently and as a team member.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

About MIT FutureTech

MIT FutureTech is an interdisciplinary group of economists, computer scientists, and engineers who study the foundations and economic implications of progress in computing and Artificial Intelligence. Economic and social change is underpinned by advances in computing: for instance, improvements in the miniaturization of integrated circuits, the discovery and refinement of algorithms, and the development and diffusion of better software systems and processes. We aim to identify and understand the trends in computing that create opportunities or risks and help leaders in computing, scientific funding bodies, and government to respond appropriately.

Our research therefore helps to answer important questions including: Will AI progress accelerate or decline – and should it? What are the implications for economic growth and for the labor markets? What are the bottlenecks to growth from AI, and how can they be solved? What are the risks from AI, and how can we mitigate them?

To support our research, we run seminars and conferences to better connect the field of computer scientists, economists, and innovation scholars to build a thriving global research community.

To disseminate it, we advise governments, nonprofits and industry, including via National Academies panels on transformational technologies and scientific reliability, the Council on Competitiveness’ National Commission on Innovation and Competitiveness Frontiers, and the National Science Foundation’s National Network for Critical Technology Assessment.

Our work has been funded by Open Philanthropy, the National Science Foundation, Microsoft, Accenture, IBM, the MIT-Air Force AI accelerator, and the MIT Lincoln Laboratory.

Some of our recent outputs:

• The AI Risk Repository: A Comprehensive Meta-Review, Database, and Taxonomy of Risks from Artificial Intelligence
• Beyond AI Exposure: Which Tasks are Cost-Effective to Automate with Computer Vision?
• How industry is dominating AI research
• The Quantum Tortoise and the Classical Hare: A simple framework for understanding which problems quantum computing will accelerate (and which it will not)
• A workshop on AI scaling and its implications for AI development, automation, and more
• The Great Inflection? A Debate About AI and Explosive Growth
• There’s plenty of room at the Top: What will drive computer performance after Moore’s law?
• Deep Learning's Diminishing Returns: The Cost of Improvement is Becoming Unsustainable
• America’s lead in advanced computing is almost gone
• The Decline of Computers as a General Purpose Technology: Why Deep Learning and the End of Moore’s Law are Fragmenting Computing
• How Fast Do Algorithms Improve?

Some recent articles about our research:

• Techcrunch: MIT researchers release a repository of AI risks
• CNN: AI and the labor market: MIT study findings
• TIME: AI job replacement fears and the MIT study
• Boston Globe: AI's impact on jobs according to MIT

You will be working with Dr. Danial Lashkari. Danial studies different long-run drivers of economic change, including technological breakthroughs such as IT and AI, the innovation activity of firms, transformations in the consumption patterns of households, and globalization. Since 2023, he has been with the Research and Statistics Department at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. From 2018 to 2023, he was an assistant professor of economics and international studies at Boston College, holding the White Family assistant professorship chair between 2020 and 2023. He has been a Shoven/SIEPR Young Scholar at Stanford University (2021-2022), and a Cowles Foundation postdoctoral associate at Yale University (2017-2018). Danial received a PhD degree from the Harvard economics department (completed in 2017), as well a PhD degree from MIT, where he worked at the Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory (CSAIL) on a number of applications of machine learning techniques in cognitive neuroscience and neuroimaging (completed in 2011). He holds MSc and BSc degrees from the University of Tehran, Iran.

Research Engineer or Postdoctoral position in Health Economics

Advertiser: ESSEC Business School (joint Economics Department and Data Analytics group)

Fields of specialization: Health Economics (and Econometrics)

Position type(s): Research Engineer or Postdoctoral Scholar

Location of job: 3 Av. Bernard Hirsch, 95000 Cergy, Cergy, France, 95021, France

Degree required: Master or Doctorate

Job start date: from 2024-10-01 or later

Job duration: 1 year (renewable)

Letters of reference required: 2

Applications open August 2024

Application starts being considered 15 September 2024

ESSEC Business School invites applications for a post-doctoral position or research engineer position in its Paris-Cergy campus, in the field of Health Economics.

The successful candidate will join a cross-disciplinary team of researchers working on various topics in the field of Health Economics such as economic evaluation studies based on clinical trial data, topics in the field of health insurance using health insurance data, public health issues…

The ideal candidate should have a strong interest in working with researchers from ESSEC, as well as from other institutions. The profile should be empirical, with expertise in data manipulation and econometric analysis. Some ability to use SAS is required. Proficiency in French is not required, though it may be a plus for empirical research.

ESSEC is a leading European business school with campuses in the Paris metropolitan area, in Singapore, and in Rabat. It offers mostly graduate level education (including a Ph.D. program in Economics). English is the working language in the school. The successful candidate will receive a competitive salary and will have access to health insurance and other benefits. There are no teaching obligations.

To apply, please submit a Curriculum Vitae, a cover letter, a completed research paper and two reference letters to EconJobMarket. We will start considering applications from September 15, 2024 until the position is filled. The position is full time employment for a period of 1 year, extendable to another year. The starting date is in the fall of 2024. Applications are considered as they are submitted.

For questions, please send an e-mail to lamiraud@essec.edu with the subject line “Postdoc Position in Health Economics”.

Application procedure

To apply for this position, create an Applicant profile.

Submission materials required:

• Curriculum vitae
• Job market paper
• Additional paper (optional)
• Other material (in one file, optional)
• Cover letter
• Video presentation of job market paper (optional)
• Letters of reference: 2

The Institute for Microeconomics at the Department of Economics at the University of Bonn is recruiting several postdoctoral researchers in microeconomic theory. The appointments will be for three years, starting in Fall 2025 or earlier.

The successful candidates will join an international team of researchers at the Department of Economics at the University of Bonn. The Institute for Microeconomics at the University of Bonn consists of 11 faculty members and about ten postdocs. It runs a weekly seminar series with international visitors, a weekly lunch seminar with internal speakers, and organizes international workshops on current topics.

German language skills are not required. The position comes with teaching obligations (which can be fulfilled in English). Salaries are regulated by the German Higher Education Law and set according to the E13 TV-L scheme. A generous research budget is available. Additional funds for research visits, conference travel, and research assistance are available.

Requirements for a postdoctoral researcher are a Ph.D. in economics or related fields and a publishing record or evidence of potential to publish in leading journals. Applications from candidates working at the intersection of economics and theoretical computer science are also welcome.

Please, apply for this position via econjobmarket. Generally, the application should include the usual material (cover letter, CV, job market paper, and at least two reference letters). Applications without formal reference letters can be considered if explained in detail in the cover letter.

Applications will be reviewed starting December 1st until the positions are filled. Interviews will take place in mid-January. For inquiries, please contact Prof. F. Dilmé (fdilme@uni-bonn.de).

The University of Bonn promotes the diversity among its members. It is certified as a family-oriented university and has a dual career program. Its aim is to increase the proportion of women in scientific staff and to promote their careers in particular. It therefore urges qualified women to apply. Applications are dealt with in accordance with the equal opportunity legislation. Likewise, the University encourages suitable people with proven impairment to apply.

The Department of Economics of the University of Zurich invites applications for the position of a Full-Time Predoctoral Research Associate in Economics. The Research Associate receives an appointment of two years at the Department of Economics and will work closely with Prof. David Dorn.

Your responsibilities

The position offers an opportunity to gain first-hand experience in developing cutting-edge empirical research. It will support research projects on labor markets, globalization, technological change, and political economy.
Specific responsibilities include obtaining, organizing and cleaning data, analysing data using statistical software, presenting results, and writing documentation and reports. See www.ddorn.net for past research projects and data outputs.

Your profile

• Experience: Candidates should have hands-on experience with statistical software, ideally including Stata and possibly Matlab or R. Formal post-undergraduate professional experience is not required.
• Education: This position is usually filled by those with a Master's degree in economics, social sciences, public policy, mathematics, statistics, or related fields. Training in microeconomics, econometrics, and statistics is required.
• Communication: Good oral and written communication skills in English. Knowledge of German is not required.
• Time Management: Proven ability to handle several different projects/tasks at one time, successfully complete tasks assigned, and meet deadlines. A willingness to work hard, be self-motivated and learn will be essential for doing well in this position.
• Citizenship: Both EU citizens and non-EU citizens are welcome to apply.

Information on your application

The Pre-Doc is a full-time position with a flexible start date in summer/fall 2025 and end date in summer 2027. It offers a competitive salary. The successful candidate will join a motivated team of young researchers in Zurich who work in a dynamic environment that offers frequent interaction with other research assistants, PhD students, faculty members, and access to seminar series (see www.econ.uzh.ch/en/eventsandseminars.com). Alumni of the University of Zurich's Pre-Doc program have subsequently gone on to many prestigious PhD programs in Europe and the United States.

Complete applications including motivation letter, CV, and academic transcripts from past and current studies should be submitted here. Applicants should also arrange for two reference letters, ideally written by supervisors of past research-related activities, to be sent to economicsrecruiting@econ.uzh.ch. The screening of applications will start on February 28, 2025.

To apply, visit https://www.facultyhiring.oec.uzh.ch/auth/Apply/0/Position/44072960/Step/0. (See posting for details.)

You want to understand how things are connected and make a fundamental impact? We offer an environment where you can realize your full potential. At one of Europe’s largest and most modern business and economics universities. On a campus where quality of work is also quality of life. We are looking for support at the

Department of Economics
Part-time, 30 hours/week
Starting September 01, 2025, and ending after 5 years The successful candidates will be part of the PhD Economics Program at the WU Department of Economics. This call is open to all fields in economics. For more information on the PhD label Economics see: https://www.wu.ac.at/en/department-of-economics/study/phd-economics
Qualified candidates with disabilities are especially encouraged to apply for this position. If necessary, a reduction of the extent of employment is possible.

What to expect

The duties and responsibilities of the successful applicants include research, teaching, and administrative tasks.- You will conduct independent research pursuing a PhD degree in Economics (“Focus Economics”).

• Strong dedication to the PhD Program, following doctoral courses and attending seminars is expected.
• You will be expected to support research activities and administrative tasks in the department of Economics.
• In addition, the position involves teaching one course (two hours per semester) starting after the second semester of your employment, primarily at the Bachelor’s level, supporting study programs taught in English as well as in German.
• Writing a dissertation: You will be investigating your research topic and spending a third of your working hours on writing your dissertation.

What you have to offer

We are looking for applicants with a strong academic record.- Academic degree: You have a diploma/master’s degree (MSc or equivalent) in economics or a related discipline that qualifies you for enrollment in a doctoral program at WU.

• We expect you to have excellent knowledge in the three core areas in economics (microeconomics, macroeconomics, and econometrics) at a research master level.
• Excellent command of oral and written English is a prerequisite; because of the departmental teaching portfolio, German is required for some of the positions.

• Willingness to use multimedia teaching methods: You are prepared to use multimedia teaching and learning formats.

  Applicants are requested to upload the following documents along with their application:- CV (incl. degrees, current position, research interests)

• Motivation letter (incl. possible Dissertation project)

• Master thesis (or research proposal for master thesis)

  In addition, we ask for two letters of recommendation. Applicants are responsible for asking their reference persons to send their letters to econ.phd@wu.ac.at in due time (max. 2 days after the application has been received).

What we offer you

• Inspiring campus life with over 2,400 employees in research, teaching, and administration and approximately 21,500 students
• A modern campus with spectacular architecture in the heart of Vienna
• Excellent accessibility by public transportation
• Meaningful work in an open-minded, inclusive, and family-friendly environment
• Flexible working hours

• A wide range of benefits, from an in-house medical officer to athletic activities and a meal allowance to a variety of employee discounts

  Curious? Visit our website and find out more at www.wu.ac.at/benefits

The minimum monthly gross salary amounts to €2,786.10 (14 times per year). This salary may be adjusted based on job-related prior work experience. In addition, we offer a wide range of attractive social benefits.

Do you want to join the WU team?
Then please submit your application by February 19, 2025 (ID 2301) through the WU job platform: https://wirtschaftsuniversitaet-wien-portal.rexx-systems.com/Teaching-and-Research-Associate-eng-j2301.html
We are looking forward to hearing from you!

To apply, visit https://wirtschaftsuniversitaet-wien-portal.rexx-systems.com/Teaching-and-Research-Associate-eng-j2301.html. (See posting for details.)

About EIT

The Ellison Institute of Technology (EIT) Oxford’s purpose is to have a global impact by fundamentally reimagining the way science and technology translate into end-to-end solutions and delivering these solutions in programmes and platforms that respond to humanity’s most challenging problems.

EIT Oxford will ensure scientific discoveries and pioneering science are turned into products for the benefit of society that can have high-impact worldwide and, over time, be commercialised to ensure long-term sustainability.

Led by a faculty of world experts, EIT Oxford seeks to solve the world’s most challenging problems across four high-risk, high-reward, high-impact humane endeavours: health and medical science; food security and sustainable agriculture; climate change and clean energy; and government innovation in an era of artificial intelligence.

About the Economics Department

The Economics Department at EIT is recruiting a number of outstanding, full-time Predoctoral Research Fellows dedicated to advancing research at the intersection of economics, science and policy. This is an exciting opportunity to join a new and rapidly expanding group, under the leadership of Professor Andrew J.Scott, that will tackle frontier issues in the economics of health, longevity and ageing.

The EIT offers a stimulating research environment that focuses on both fundamental research as well as applied solutions directed at four high-impact humane endeavours – health and medical science, food security and sustainable agriculture, climate change and clean energy; and government innovation in an era of AI.

You will be part of a large and expanding Economics Group with strong links to a world-class AI team with access to large-scale datasets. The research programs offer a range of placements, providing the opportunity to work with a faculty of global academic experts producing research aimed at leading journals or learn how to shape government policies and create successful commercial products.

The group is growing rapidly, and this is a great opportunity to join at the beginning of the establishment of a world-class research centre. You will be part of a cohort of five Post-Doctoral Fellows and five Pre-Doctoral positions. Positions are full-time and of one and two-year duration, potentially renewable for further terms, subject to performance, with the option to rotate across projects.

With the opportunity to mix with leading academics across a range of institutions and participate in the research networks of academics and policymakers operating out of EIT these positions offer a unique track for establishing credentials for leading PhD programs or for providing a springboard for a career in policy or business.

Fellowships will begin around 01 September 2025, with provisions to start earlier.

About the role

The projects cover a range of theoretical and empirical issues with Fellows being allocated depending on their strengths and interests. The projects include:

• Empirical modelling of the links between biology, health, disease and economic outcomes (e.g. labour force participation, earnings, occupational choice, retirement, etc).
• Constructing micro-founded models to evaluate the macroeconomic case for preventative health.
• Empirical and theoretical research on mechanisms for how an ageing society can deliver ‘an economic longevity dividend”.
• Developing effective measures of health using large, novel datasets and identifying key causal factors via quasi-experimental techniques that would deliver effective prevention programs.
• Work on theoretical models evaluating the welfare gains of better health, developing measures to improve the allocation of health resources.
• The economic impact and consequences of vaccines, pathogen protection, preventative health and innovations in geroscience.
• Future research programs will extend to cover the areas of food security, clean energy and effective government.

Why EIT?

EIT offers an exceptional research ecosystem defined by:

• Strong interdisciplinary ethos with access to large teams in AI, biology, policy and medicine.
• Versatile research opportunities that bridge fundamental science with real-world applications.
• An emphasis on rigorous research, to identify novel evidence-backed solutions to pressing global problems.
• The opportunity to work with and learn from global experts and publish high quality academic work as well as learn commercial skills.
• Participate in mission driven networks combining senior academics, policymakers and entrepreneurs to ensure that research feeds into impact.
• Access to world class computing facilities and extensive data.
• A well-resourced environment with competitive salaries and benefits.

Skills required for the role:

• A completed Bachelor’s, or a completed Master’s degree, or equivalent qualifications, with substantial quantitative work
• A strong quantitative background
• Experience with programming languages, in particular: Matlab or Python
• Experience with statistical software, in particular: R or Stata
• Working across broad scientific missions to identify and solve different economics problems

We are looking for highly motivated candidates with a strong technical skillset and creative approach to problem solving. We do not require candidates with knowledge of health economics, but a focus on economic thinking.

Application requirements:

For both Fellowships, applications are open to candidates from the UK and abroad. Any offer of employment is subject to the eligibility to work in the UK.

Job duration: one-year and two-year positions

The Fellows will receive a full-time, one- or two-year appointment that is renewable annually. An employment term of at least two years is strongly preferred.

• 2 letters of reference
• CV
• Job market paper
• Cover letter

Application process

Applications should be submitted via Econjobmarket. We will interview candidates as they are shortlisted between December 2024 and February 2025.

Applications are welcome from both candidates who are participating in the full academic job market, and those searching only for a pre-doctoral position.

If you have any queries, please email: economicsrecruitment@eit.org

Opportunity Insights (OI) at Harvard University is hiring several full-time predoctoral fellows to start in Summer 2025 to work with our research group and under the direction of Raj Chetty, John Friedman, and Nathan Hendren. OI is a nonpartisan research and policy institute focused on improving economic opportunity. Founded in 2018, OI has become a nationally and internationally recognized leader in the science of economic mobility and in the use of large administrative data to understand and address inequality. OI has published seminal work on national trends in upward mobility; racial disparities; the role of neighborhoods, social capital, and higher education in upward mobility; and the use of private-sector data to understand disparate impacts in the recent economic recession and recovery. Much of the team’s ongoing research uses quasi-experimental methods to identify causal effects and test the predictions of economic and sociological models. Examples of current research projects include: long-term impacts of neighborhoods and place-based policies, the role of colleges in upward mobility, using big data to address health disparities, and measuring how social networks affect mobility. OI’s work has shaped policy discussions at the national and local level, with nearly a dozen of its studies covered on the front pages of major media outlets, such as the New York Times, The Economist, The Washington Post, and the Wall Street Journal, and have been widely cited in policy discussions.

Fellows will be based at Harvard or Brown Universities under the direction of Professors Chetty, Friedman, and Hendren. The fellowship will include a variety of tasks that provide preparation for graduate school or other industry research positions, such as analyzing data, developing statistical models, creating presentations, and editing research papers. In addition to working with OI faculty, predoctoral fellows frequently co-author papers with other students or faculty members. Fellows will interact regularly with professors and their collaborators – such as Stefanie DeLuca, David Deming, Benny Goldman, Matthew Jackson, Larry Katz, Theresa Kuchler, Michael Stepner, and Johannes Stroebel – in a team-oriented lab environment, with regular lab meetings, seminars, and other events. Fellows also have the opportunity to support our research translation and policy work through such resources as the Opportunity Atlas, the Social Capital Atlas, and the Economic Tracker.

Fellows are invited to participate in broader activities at Harvard and Brown, including seminars and courses. The program serves as an ideal bridge between college and graduate school for students interested in empirical economics. Most previous fellows have gone on to top Ph.D. programs. Salary and benefits are competitive with other top predoctoral fellowships.

As an organization focused on economic mobility, we value the many backgrounds, perspectives, and lived experiences in our community. We welcome applications from persons from underrepresented groups. Even if applicants are uncertain whether their technical research skill or subject-matter knowledge will be competitive, we strongly encourage applications.

Applicants should have completed a bachelor’s degree (or be on track to complete by July 2025) or master’s degree, have strong quantitative skills, and experience with empirical research methods. Candidates with research experience are strongly preferred, especially those with programming experience in Stata, SAS, R, and/or Python. Candidates need not be Economics majors, though they should have a strong interest in and some experience with Economics. Successful candidates have come from a variety of backgrounds (including from undergraduate and graduate programs, industry jobs, and other research assistant positions), and have a range of skill levels and experience with coding.

Fellowships will begin around July 1, 2025. Fellows typically work at OI full-time for two years before starting graduate school in Economics or another social science or pursuing other related career paths.

Note: Persons may only apply once during the 2024-2025 academic year. If you applied in Fall 2024 and were not selected, you are not eligible to apply in Spring 2025; you may reapply in the 2025-2026 academic year (i.e., Fall 2025 or Spring 2026 hiring rounds).

APPLICATION DEADLINE TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2025.

HOW TO APPLY AND LEARN MORE ABOUT OI’S PREDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP

For further details and application instructions, please visit https://opportunityinsights.org/joinourteam/. If you have any questions, please contact us at hiring@opportunityinsights.org.

COMMITMENT TO EQUITY, DIVERSITY, INCLUSION, AND BELONGING

Harvard University views equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging as the pathway to achieving inclusive excellence and fostering a campus culture where everyone can thrive. We strive to create a community that draws upon the widest possible pool of talent to unify excellence and diversity while fully embracing individuals from varied backgrounds, cultures, races, identities, life experiences, perspectives, beliefs, and values.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions or any other characteristic protected by law.

To apply, visit https://opportunityinsights.org/joinourteam/. (See posting for details.)

The University of Texas, Department of Economics is hiring two full-time Predoctoral Fellows to start in Spring or Summer 2025 to work with The Empirical Macroeconomics Policy Center of Texas (EMPCT). EMPCT is dedicated to promoting, supporting, and diffusing empirical macroeconomic research that speaks directly to important policy questions. Fellows will work under the direction of Professors Coibion, Pandalai-Nayar, Boehm, Bhattarai, Drenik, Pfaeuti and other macro faculty. The fellowship will include tasks that provide preparation for graduate school, such as analyzing data, developing statistical models, creating presentations, and editing research papers. Fellows will interact regularly with professors and their collaborators, participate in meetings, attend seminars and other department events.

As an organization focused on economic mobility, EMPCT values the many backgrounds, perspectives, and lived experiences in our community. We welcome applications from U.S. based and international students. Through UT's International Office, we are able to assist withJ-1 and J-2 Visa applications. Applicants should be completing (or have completed) a bachelor's or master's degree, have strong quantitative skills, and experience with empirical research methods. Candidates with research experience are strongly preferred, especially those with programming experience in Stata, SAS, R, Matlab, and/or Python.

Applications should be submitted on the AEA/JOE website - https://www.aeaweb.org/joe/listing.php?JOE_ID=2024-02_111474716&. If you need other accomodations, please contact EMPCT at EMPCT@austin.utexas.edu.

To apply, visit https://www.aeaweb.org/joe/listing.php?JOE_ID=2024-02_111474716&. (See posting for details.)