Applicants are invited to apply for a Postdoctoral Research Fellowship in Economics with the USC Marshall School of Business. The post-holder will have responsibility for carrying out research as part of a team investigating the causes and consequences of violence against women in the United States. This research will involve collaboration with Dr. Bilge Erten (Northeastern University), Dr. Emily Nix (University of Southern California), and Dr. Shawn Ratcliff (United States Census Bureau). The post-holder will also be able to manage their own research tasks and work with some independence on assigned tasks. The post-holder will hold, or be close to completion of, a PhD in a relevant discipline together with relevant research experience in empirical microeconomics.
This is a one-year, externally funded position. Conditional on successful grant fundraising, the position could be extended. The successful candidate is expected to immediately qualify to apply for access to a Census FSRDC. Already having Special Sworn Status is strongly preferred. While we have a preference for a candidate currently living in or willing to relocate to Los Angeles, Boston, or Pittsburgh, we are open to remote work contingent on access to a Census FSRDC and approval.
If a suitable candidate is identified, the position can start as early as September 2026 or as late as August 2027.
Minimum Education: PhD preferred
Minimum Experience: 0-1 year
Preferred Field of Expertise: Applied Microeconomics
Deadlines: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis
Required Materials: Upload a cover letter, CV, and job market paper. Two reference letters strongly encouraged, please select at least one potential reference letter writer. Additional writing material optional.
The annual salary range for this position is $90,000-$110,000. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.
Interviews will be held virtually on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Interested candidates should submit their applications via EconJobMarket. Potential applicants are encouraged to direct inquiries to Dr. Emily Nix.
- Cover letter
- Curriculum vitae
- Job market paper
- Additional paper (optional)
- Recommenders to be selected: 1 for junior applicants, none for senior applicants