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Postdoctoral Program in Economics

The Department of Economics offers both a 1-year and 2-year postdoctoral research program in the field of economics. Both programs provide a fully funded research position in the Department of Economics, working alongside the economics faculty performing both self-directed and collaborative cutting-edge research in all fields of Economics. We are interested in candidates in any field of economics, including, but not limited to, the following examples: theoretical-based empirical studies using big datasets, general equilibrium(systemic) analysis of the aggregate and distributional impacts of policies and new technologies, and foundational theoretical work exploring market and non-market social interactions.

You must have received (or will receive by the program's start) a PhD in Economics or related field. Individuals will be full-time employees and are expected to participate in the program in person. Applications should include a CV, three letters of reference, and research papers. Applications are due by Saturday, February 15, 2025. Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity and especially encourages applications by those underrepresented in their academic fields. It is the University’s policy is to recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job titles without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or genetic information.

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