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Postdoctoral Research Fellow — Farhi Innovation Lab

Host institution: Collège de France — Chaire Économie des Institutions et de la Croissance (Farhi Innovation Lab)

Duration: 1 to 2 years

Start date: June 1, 2026 (flexible, up to September/October)
Location: Collège de France, 3 rue d’Ulm, 75005 Paris, France
Salary: 3845-3860 euros per month (gross earnings)

About the position

The Farhi Innovation Lab at the Collège de France invites applications for a two-year postdoctoral research fellowship. The successful candidate will conduct high-quality research under the supervision of Professor Philippe Aghion and will be fully integrated into the intellectual and scientific life of the lab.

We are seeking candidates with a strong interest and demonstrated expertise in Economics of Science, Innovation and/or Growth. Research may be theoretical, empirical, or may combine both approaches, but must reflect a high level of analytical rigor and methodological sophistication.

The postdoctoral fellow will be expected to develop and advance an ambitious research agenda, both independently and in collaboration with other members of the lab. Active participation in the lab’s academic activities, including seminars, workshops, and research meetings, is an integral part of the position. The fellow will also contribute to the lab’s internationally oriented research environment, which promotes close interaction with leading scholars and institutions worldwide.

Applicants must hold a PhD in Economics by the start date, or be very near completion. Candidates should demonstrate outstanding research potential, evidenced by a strong job market paper and a promising research pipeline. Excellent quantitative skills and the ability to conduct rigorous theoretical and/or empirical research are essential.

Application process

Applications must be submitted through EconJobMarket. Your application should include:

• Your Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• A cover letter
• Your Job Market Paper
• Three letters of recommendation

Application deadline: April 27, 2026 Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the deadline

More information / contact

For other questions about the position, please contact: Patrizia Foti — recrutement.fahrilab@gmail.com