EconJobMarket®

RAND's Economics, Sociology, and Statistics Department has multiple openings for applied economists across all experience levels. RAND economists develop policy-relevant research agendas within or across education, labor, defense, public, and health economics. RAND is additionally interested in candidates with expertise in Chinese economic and trade policy, as well as supply chain economics. RAND economists have the option to teach policy students at Pardee RAND Graduate School. Learn more about being an economist at RAND: http://www.rand.org/economics/.

Applicants must have a PhD by September 2025, demonstrated research skills, a strong interest in policy-relevant empirical analysis, and excellent written and oral communication skills. Senior candidates should be able to provide evidence of the fundability of their portfolio. RAND offers a flexible working environment, with offices in: Santa Monica, CA; Arlington, VA; Pittsburgh, PA; Boston, MA.

Applicants will be required to submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, one research paper (such as your job market paper), and three letters of recommendation through EconJobMarket (only). You may include an additional research paper (published or unpublished) as part of your submission; clearly label which is your primary paper. Solo authored pieces are preferred; joint-authored papers should include an author contribution statement. Direct questions to econrecruit@rand.org.

Applications received by 4pm PT/ 7pm ET on November 15, 2024 will be considered for virtual interviews starting around December 11, 2024. We anticipate contacting interview candidates by December 9, 2024.

Salary Range

Associate Researcher (0 to 6 post-PhD years of experience): $136,300 - $200,400

Full Researcher $144,200 - $247,000

Sr. Researcher $177,800 - $327,800

Diversity at RAND

Diversity, equity, and inclusivity are essential operating principles at RAND. We are committed to maintaining a collegial environment that respects the contributions and dignity of all staff, where individual differences are recognized, appreciated, and responded to in ways that fully develop and utilize each person’s talents and strengths. This commitment is guided by an organization-wide framework for advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion, and paired with significant investments to sustain and center these principles in leadership, research, and community and stakeholder engagement. An advisory council comprised of staff at all levels provides critical feedback and perspective on the organization's diversity, equity, and inclusion plans and activities. Employee Resource Groups are staff-driven grassroots communities that seek to advance diversity, equity, and inclusion at RAND by facilitating community, connection, and a greater sense of belonging and well-being among colleagues. In our recruitment and retention efforts, we seek unique backgrounds, original views, and diversity in academic training, work experience, and ideological outlook.

Submission materials required:

• Curriculum vitae
• Job market paper
• Additional paper (optional)
• Additional paper (optional)
• Other material (in one file) (optional)
• Cover letter
• Video presentation of job market paper (optional)
• Letters of reference: 3

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