Postdoctoral Research Fellow
The Department of Economics at Monash University is seeking to appoint a Postdoctoral Research Fellow for a 2-year fixed term position.
About the Position
This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge research about Politics and the Environment, both broadly defined. You will have the opportunity to develop research expertise and shape the direction of this growing field. The goal of the position is for the research team to develop a strong research agenda that will endure for the coming years. The position will be directly supervised by Ricardo Dahis, the Primary Investigator (PI).
The successful candidate will carry out independent and collaborative research, design research projects, and contribute to the development of applications for competitive funding under the guidance of senior colleagues.
The postdoctoral fellow is expected to be an active in-person member of the broader Monash research community. That includes attending seminars, attending joint supervision meetings, potentially advising students, etc.
The position is initially set for two years. It is renewable to a third year subject to budget availability and approval.
The position will require teaching one class ("unit") at Monash per year. The postdoc will be the "chief evaluator", i.e. the person responsible for the class delivery, admin, materials, etc. Classes typically run for 12 weeks within a semester. There is flexibility over choice of topic and time of the year, but these are to be arranged with the PI and the Department of Economics.
About You
Applicants must have a PhD completed or near completion in Economics or a related field and must be able to demonstrate strong research abilities. We are open regarding specific research fields within economics, but seek candidates with excellent empirical skills and a strong interest in questions related to political economy, environmental economics, development, labor, and public economics. Skills in big data, satellite imagery processing, and cloud computing will be valued. A track record of creativity and productivity in research is essential. Knowledge of and topical interest to study Brazil will be valued but is not necessary.
About Monash University
Monash University is the largest university in Australia and is consistently ranked in the top-40 globally by multiple rankings. For example, Monash Economics was ranked 33 worldwide and 1st in Australia by the 2025 Shanghai ranking. The Department of Economics offers a vibrant environment for research and engagement, with ample funding, seminars, and workshops available.
Monash University desires to be the exemplar Australian university and employer of choice for people from diverse backgrounds. Monash University aspires to ensure equality in recruitment, development, retention and promotion of staff, paying particular attention to ensuring no-one is disadvantaged on the basis of their gender, cultural background, disability or Indigenous origin.
Application Process
All applications should be submitted online via the EconJobMarket portal. Applications must include a letter of application, a curriculum vitae, a research paper, and three letters of reference. Members of the School and research team will be interviewing online on a rolling basis but mostly in January-February 2026.
For information regarding the Department of Economics, please visit our website at https://www.monash.edu/business/economics. Enquiries about the position should be sent directly to Ricardo Dahis at ricardo.dahis@monash.edu.
- Cover letter
- Curriculum vitae
- Job market paper
- Video presentation of job market paper (optional)
- Additional paper (optional)
- Additional paper (optional)
- Teaching evaluations (optional)
- Other material (in one file) (optional)
- Letters of reference: 3