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The Department of Economics at Brown University invites applications for a two-year Postdoctoral Research Associate position funded through the Orlando Bravo Center for Economic Research. We welcome applications in all fields of economics, with preference given to candidates whose research interests best complement those of our department.

The postdoctoral research associate will be able to conduct their research in the vibrant academic environment of our department with no teaching obligation. They will receive an annual salary of $85,000 for this benefits-eligible position.

The selection process is highly competitive. Applicants must have received their Ph.D. since January 1, 2024 or are expected to receive it before July 1, 2026. Candidates must have demonstrated their capacity at creating innovative research at the forefront of a prominent field in economics. To receive full consideration, the following materials should be submitted by February 23, 2026 to the application portal:

 A cover letter that makes clear how the candidate will thrive in and contribute to the economics department, as well as how they would contribute to the research and/or teaching missions of our diverse and inclusive university community.

 An up-to-date curriculum vitae.

 A writing sample, preferably the job-market paper or other article.

 Three confidential letters of recommendation from scholars familiar with the applicant’s research. All candidates must apply online at https://econjobmarket.org/positions/12367. Review of applications will begin on February 24, 2026; to receive full consideration applications should be received by that date.

Please note that a selected candidate who has not completed all requirements for their doctoral degree by the position start date will be appointed as a Research Associate at a reduced salary until all degree requirements are completed.

For this position, Brown offers only the J-1 visa classification to scholars who need immigration sponsorship in order to enter the U.S. and commence lawful employment under the terms of their appointment.

Brown University provides equal opportunity and prohibits discrimination, harassment and retaliation based upon a person’s race, color, religion, sex, age, national or ethnic origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law, in the administration of its policies, programs, and activities. The University recognizes and rewards individuals on the basis of qualifications and performance. The University maintains certain affirmative action programs in compliance with applicable law.

CUNEF Universidad is seeking candidates for Lecturer positions in the departments of Economics, Finance and Accounting, Management, Quantitative Methods (including Computer Science), and Mathematics.

Located in Madrid, CUNEF Universidad (www.cunef.edu/en/) offers a dynamic and international research-oriented environment with excellent facilities. CUNEF Universidad provides a balanced teaching workload and a highly competitive remuneration.

Successful candidates will be expected to teach at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. CUNEF Universidad offers degrees in English and Spanish. Although knowledge of both languages is a plus, it is not strictly required. This is not a tenure-track position.

The positions will start in September 2026. Applicants should have completed a PhD, or be scheduled to do so, before being appointed. Candidates should send via EconJobMarket:

1. A cover letter describing their prior teaching experience.
2. A recent curriculum vitae (CV).
3. Any additional material related to their teaching qualifications (including, potentially, teaching evaluations).
4. A writing sample (eg, a research paper).

Letters of reference are not required to apply, but please include in your cover letter contact information of at least 2 potential referees so that CUNEF Universidad can contact them if necessary.

The application deadline is March 15th, 2026. Interviews will be conducted online via Zoom. Should you have any questions about the position, feel free to contact the following professors, depending on your field of specialization:

• Prof. Miguel Almunia (miguel.almunia@cunef.edu, Economics),
• Prof. Carlo Chiarella (carlo.chiarella@cunef.edu, Finance and Accounting),
• Prof. Juan P. Maícas (juan.maicas@cunef.edu, Management),
• Prof. Jesús Pinar (jesusmaria.pinar@cunef.edu, Quantitative Methods and Computer Science)
• Prof. Rafael Sendra (jrafael.sendra@cunef.edu, Mathematics).

The Department of Economics seeks to recruit an Assistant Professor of Economics (tenure-track) whose research interests focus on macroeconomics, beginning July 1, 2026. Candidates at the Assistant Professor level should have a Ph.D. in hand or firmly expected by August 2026, be engaged in a research program with the potential to influence their field, and demonstrate the potential for excellence in undergraduate and graduate teaching and advising. Applicants should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and copies of or links to important publications and/or working papers. Applicants must arrange for three letters of recommendation to be submitted online. Applicants should address in their cover letter how they would contribute to the research and/or teaching missions of our diverse and inclusive university community. All candidates must apply online at https://econjobmarket.org/positions/12129. Applications must be received by November 21, 2025 to be guaranteed full consideration, but will be accepted until the position is filled.

Brown University provides equal opportunity and prohibits discrimination, harassment and retaliation based upon a person’s race, color, religion, sex, age, national or ethnic origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law, in the administration of its policies, programs, and activities. The University recognizes and rewards individuals on the basis of qualifications and performance. The University maintains certain affirmative action programs in compliance with applicable law.

You want to understand how things are connected and make a fundamental impact? We offer an environment where you can realize your full potential. At one of Europe’s largest and most modern business and economics universities. On a campus where quality of work is also quality of life. We are looking for support at the

Department of Economics
Part-time, 30 hours/week
Starting September 01, 2026, and limited until August 31, 2030. WU Vienna University of Economics and Business is offering up to nine PhD positions in Economics, to start in September 2026. The positions are funded by the Austrian Science Fund (FWF) doc.funds program, specifically ”WU PhD Program in Economics”, 10.55776/DOC1222625. The successful candidates will be part of the WU PhD Program/label in Economics at the WU Department of Economics. This call is open to all fields in economics.

What to expect

The duties and responsibilities of the successful applicants include research and administrative tasks.

• You will conduct independent research pursuing a PhD degree in Economics (“Label Economics”).
• Strong dedication to the PhD Program, following doctoral courses and attending seminars is expected.
• You will be expected to support research activities and administrative tasks in the department of Economics, and participate in teaching activities.

What you have to offer

We are looking for applicants with a strong academic record.

• Academic degree: You have a diploma/master’s degree (MSc or equivalent) in economics or a related discipline that qualifies you for enrollment in a doctoral program at WU.
• We expect you to have excellent knowledge in the three core areas in economics (microeconomics, macroeconomics, and econometrics) at a research master level.
• Excellent command of oral and written English is a prerequisite.

Applicants are requested to upload the following documents along with their application:

• CV (incl. degrees, current position, research interests)
• Motivation letter (incl. possible PhD dissertation project)
• Master courses/Transcript of Records
• Master thesis (or research proposal for master thesis)

In addition, we ask for two letters of recommendation. Applicants are responsible for asking their reference persons to upload their reference letters to the EconJobMarket platform (https://econjobmarket.org/).

Application Procedure:

• Stage One
  Applicants must complete a WU application form which can be accessed by clicking on the University’s online recruitment system. Please do not include research papers or references with this application.
• Stage Two (to be completed in conjunction with stage one – it is important that both stages are completed in full) You must apply online at https://econjobmarket.org/ by 25 February 2026 (midnight GMT). Please submit a motivation letter, a CV, your master courses/transcript of records, your master thesis (or research proposal for master thesis). In addition, we ask for two letters of recommendation that your reference persons will need to upload.

What we offer you

• Six weeks of vacation/Extra vacation time
  • Flexible working hours
  • Training opportunities
  • A wide range of benefits, from an in-house medical officer to athletic activities and a meal allowance to a variety of employee discounts
  • Meaningful work in an open-minded, inclusive, and family-friendly environment
  • A modern campus with spectacular architecture in the heart of Vienna
  • Inspiring campus life with over 2,400 employees in research, teaching, and administration and approximately 21,500 students
  • Excellent accessibility by public transportation

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Curious? Visit our website and find out more at www.wu.ac.at/benefits

The minimum monthly gross salary amounts to €2,832.08 (14 times per year). This salary may be adjusted based on job-related prior work experience. In addition, we offer a wide range of attractive social benefits. For more information on the PhD label Economics see: https://www.wu.ac.at/en/department-of-economics/study/phd-economics
Do you want to join the WU team?
Then please submit your application by February 25, 2026 (ID 2673).
We are looking forward to hearing from you!

Tilburg University | Tilburg School of Economics and Management is looking for a Postdoctoral Researcher in Economics jointly with the Tilburg Law and Economics Center (TILEC)

Department: Economics

Location: Tilburg

Contract size: 0,8 – 1,0 FTE (32 - 40 hours per week)

Job profile: Researcher 4

Full-time gross monthly salary: €3546 – €5538

Contract duration: 30 months/2.5 years

Desired starting date: between May 1 and September 1, 2026, and upon mutual agreement

Closing date vacancy: February 1, 2026

Your position

The Department of Economics, jointly with Tilburg Law and Economics Center (TILEC), has a vacancy for a 30-month postdoctoral researcher in Economics.

We are looking for a researcher in industrial organization or energy economics with strong analytical and quantitative skills, and experience with economic modelling of markets or regulatory environments. The ideal candidate is motivated to conduct high-quality research that informs the design and functioning of emerging energy markets.

The researcher will contribute to the HySUCCESS project (https://groenvermogennl.org/project/hysuccess/ ), part of the national GroenvermogenNL initiative supporting the development of a sustainable hydrogen economy in the Netherlands. The work focuses on understanding how market structures, long-term contracting, and public policy interact to shape investment incentives, competition, and market outcomes in emerging hydrogen markets. The goal is to generate insights that support robust, efficient, and well-governed market designs for Europe’s energy transition. The position offers strong opportunities for producing high-quality academic research with real-world policy relevance.

The researcher will collaborate closely with partners at TU Delft as well as colleagues from the Tilburg Law and Economics Center (TILEC), bringing together economic modelling, market design principles, and legal-institutional perspectives to inform the development of future hydrogen markets.

The researcher will be supervised by Dr. ir. Bert Willems and will be based at the Department of Economics at Tilburg University, which hosts a strong research community in environmental, energy, and industrial economics. The position offers a dynamic and supportive environment with close interactions across departments and institutions involved in the energy transition.

The position may include some teaching and/or thesis supervision, which will be consistent with the role of postdoctoral researcher. Preferences for teaching are discussed at the interview and can be part of a balanced job offer.

Your profile

Tilburg University believes that academic excellence is achieved through the combination of outstanding research and education, through which social impact is created by sharing knowledge. We recognize that excellence results from strong teamwork as well as individual expertise.

More specifically, we are looking for a candidate who has:

• Ambition to engage with project partners and contribute to impactful research within the HySUCCESS / GroenvermogenNL program.
• Strong analytical skills, demonstrated through coursework or research output.
• A solid foundation in economic theory, preferably in industrial organization, market design, energy economics, or related fields.
• Skills in quantitative modelling or economic simulation, with appreciation for interactions with engineering modelling or legal-institutional analyses.
• Interest in the design and regulation of energy markets, including how market rules and long-term contracts influence investment incentives in the energy transition.
• Background or familiarity with auction theory or contract theory is considered an advantage.
• Ability to take initiative and work independently when needed, while also collaborating effectively within a multidisciplinary team (economics, engineering, and law).
• Excellent communication skills in English, both written and spoken.

Our offer

Tilburg University offers excellent benefits in a pleasant working environment:

• A position based on 0,8 – 1,0 FTE (32 - 40 hours per week).
• A salary of minimum €3546 and maximum €5538 gross per month for full-time employment, based on UFO profile Researcher 4. Tilburg University uses a neutral remuneration system based on relevant work experience.
• This is a vacancy for a temporary position in accordance with Article 2.3 paragraph 5 sub b CLA DU. You will be given a temporary contract for the duration of 30 months.
• Vacation pay of 8% and a year-end bonus of 8.3%.
• Over 8 weeks of vacation leave.
• The opportunity to work partly on campus and partly from home with a home office allowance of €2 per day.
• Reimbursement for sustainable commuting: walking, cycling, and public transport.
• A monthly internet allowance of €25.
• An options model in which you exchange benefits for things such as additional leave, more pension, a bicycle or personal training at our Sports Center.
• A moving allowance (subject to conditions).
• Employees from abroad may be eligible for a tax-free allowance for extraterritorial expenses equal to 30% of taxable salary.
• A pension with ABP; the largest Dutch pension fund.
• Training in personal development, career development, leadership, education, and research. Or a language course at our Language Center.
• A work culture in which we embrace differences, everyone is welcome and given equal opportunities.
• A vibrant campus in green surroundings that is easily accessible by public transport.

For more information, see our website and the CLA Dutch Universities.

Information and application

Would you like to know more before applying? Feel free to contact Dr. ir. Bert Willems (b.r.r.willems@tilburguniversity.edu) or Dr. Asel Doranova (A.A.Doranova@tilburguniversity.edu).

We kindly invite you to apply before February 1, 2026; this can only be done online. Address your cover letter to Asel Doranova and attach your resume.

Letter selection is scheduled February 5; you will receive notification from us shortly thereafter. Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis starting in early February (we invite the best candidates from the list of candidates applied up to that time).

The selection committee consists of:

• Dr. ir. Bert Willems (chair of the selection committee)
• Prof. Henk Akkermans
• Prof. Giorgio Monti
• Dr. Asel Doranova

You will ideally start working for Tilburg University between May 1 and September 1, 2026, upon mutual agreement with your supervisor.

This vacancy has been published simultaneously internally and externally. In case of equal suitability, our preference is for an internal candidate.

About Tilburg University
Tilburg University is an academic, inclusive, and engaged community. Together with nearly 3,000 employees, we are committed to broad prosperity, sustainably, and inclusion. For current and future generations. We develop and share knowledge for the requirements of people and our society. This is how we contribute to solving complex social issues and help society move forward.

We educate our 19,500 students of 110 nationalities to become responsible leaders with knowledge, skills, and character. With our education and research for broad prosperity, we exceedingly focus on themes such as mental and preventive care, an inclusive labor market, the energy transition, and digitalization.

About Tilburg School of Economics and Management
Tilburg School of Economics and Management (TiSEM) is one of Europe’s leading centers for research in business and economics, with research rankings consistently among’s Europe’s top 10 across various business domain. In addition to the strong research focus and collegial research climate, it offers a wide variety of educational programs at the undergraduate and graduate level, with about 7,000 students enrolled. The School is well-connected to both policy makers and industry in the region and internationally, providing ample opportunities for creating impact with research.
Tilburg School of Economics and Management

About the department of Economics

The Economics Department at Tilburg University is one of the largest and most successful economics departments in Europe. Our faculty members are internationally recognized for their research and committed to providing high-quality education programs for students. The department is organized into several research institutes and projects, TILEC being one of them. The department hosts a weekly seminar program with invited speakers from top international schools and a weekly internal workshop program that allows our faculty and PhD students to present their research to the department. For more information, click here.

Application Code

Tilburg University uses the NVP job application code.

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The Department of Economics at Rice University in Houston, TX, invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position to begin on July 1, 2026. The individual selected for this position will conduct high-quality research in Development Economics or Microeconomic Theory, teach undergraduate and graduate classes in either of those fields, publish papers in top journals, and present at conferences.

Candidates should show evidence of research excellence and a commitment to teaching at both the graduate and undergraduate levels. The minimum educational requirement is a Ph.D. in economics. Ph.D. requirements must be fulfilled by June 30, 2026.

The Economics Department is a dynamic unit within Rice’s School of Social Sciences that has hired over a dozen outstanding scholars in recent years and is committed to pathbreaking research and exceptional teaching. Houston is a cosmopolitan and diverse city, characteristics that are reflected in the University, including academic resources in women and gender issues, African and African American studies, Latinx and Latin American studies, and Asian studies, as well as the Baker Institute for Public Policy and the Kinder Institute for Urban Research.

Applicants should send a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a sample of research, and a teaching statement. The cover letter and teaching statement may include how you would contribute to the development of a broadly inclusive learning community at Rice through your teaching, research, and/or service. All candidates must apply online at Interfolio https://apply.interfolio.com/173887. Applicants also must arrange for three letters of recommendation to be submitted online. For full consideration, applications should be received by November 15, 2025. However, review of applications will continue until the position is filled.

The University is an equal opportunity employer committed to advancing Access and Institutional Excellence. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. We are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive faculty and fostering an academic community where everyone has the opportunity to thrive. We strongly encourage applications from women, underrepresented minorities, individuals with disabilities, and vetera

To apply, visit https://apply.interfolio.com/173887. (See posting for details.)

This is a Postdoctoral Research Fellow position supporting a grant-funded research project led by Dr Federico Rossi (University of Warwick).

The project, funded by an ERC/UKRI Starting Grant 2023, is titled “Human Capital, the Organization of Production and Economic Development”. The aim of the project is to leverage micro-level data from multiple countries and novel theoretical frameworks to shed light on how the accumulation and utilization of different types of skills is shaped by and can facilitate the adaptation to some of the most pressing challenges faced by the global economy: population ageing, climate change, and the reallocation of workers across economic activities.

The position does not require any teaching, but individuals will have the opportunity to apply for temporary teaching in the Department of Economics if desired. The post is expected to start in Summer 2026 (exact date flexible) and is initially for 1 year, with the possibility to renew it for a second year.

Excellent academic mentoring will be offered alongside opportunities to attend conferences related to the project.

The position is suitable for someone having completed or close to completing a PhD in Economics or related fields, with a particular focus on topics at the intersection of macroeconomics, development and growth. The successful candidate will have a strong background in data analysis as well as modelling and computational methods.

The position will involve undertaking research in order to support the work of the department, the Principal Investigator and, where appropriate, project collaborators in the successful execution of the project.

There is a two-stage application process as follows:

1. Apply through EconJobMarket.org To receive full consideration, this application should be submitted by 16th January 2026 (midnight GMT). Please submit a cover letter, a CV, one research paper (additional submissions are welcome but not mandatory), and two letters of reference.

2. Complete a Warwick University application form. This is a short form and should not take more than 5 minutes to complete. Please do not include research papers, your CV or academic references with this application. To access the Warwick application, please visit the University’s online recruitment system by clicking on this link

https://warwick-careers.tal.net/vx/lang-en-GB/mobile-0/appcentre-1/brand-4/user-11595/xf-287774c8e052/candidate/so/pm/1/pl/3/opp/3519-Research-Fellow-110185-1125/en-GB

Please make sure to complete both parts of the application process.

Our organization:

The Alberta Securities Commission (ASC) is the industry-funded regulator responsible for administering the province's securities laws. It is entrusted with fostering a fair and efficient capital market in Alberta and with protecting investors. As a member of the Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA), the ASC works to improve, coordinate and harmonize the regulation of Canada's capital markets.

The Advanced Research and Knowledge Management (ARKM) division leads a data and analytics program that supports data-driven, evidence-based, policy, operational, and business decisions. ARKM also leads the development of an education and training program that is unique to the ASC, focused on the skills and knowledge needed in a securities regulatory environment. It also serves as an expert internal resource for updates, research, and analysis on existing, increasing and emerging risks that require regulatory responses, and considers the impact of innovation in capital markets through technology testing.

The opportunity:

Reporting to the Director, ARKM, this newly created Senior Economist role will lead in developing high-quality empirical insights and data-driven analysis that support the ASC’s external publications, policy work, and internal decision-making. This highly collaborative position will ensure that research methods, results, and interpretations meet rigorous academic and peer-review quality standards. The successful candidate will also provide economic, statistical, and capital markets expertise to the ASC and participate in selected CSA and international working groups, strengthening the ASC’s research capability, thought leadership, and internal analytical standards.

This opportunity will appeal to creative, experienced, and self-motivated candidates who want to make a meaningful and visible impact and are motivated to create something new while helping shape both organizational decisions and broader policy formation through high-quality evidence-based economic research and analysis.

Key responsibilities include:

External publications and thought leadership

• Leading the development of external empirical publications, internal research projects, and serving as an author/co-author on ASC thought-leadership materials, with oversight from the Director, ARKM, and in collaboration with ARKM data experts, ensuring all work is aligned with the strategic direction and framework established by ASC Senior Management.

• Ensuring research deliverables and publications meet high standards for accuracy, rigour and academic or peer-review quality standards while adhering to timelines.

• Translating technical findings into clear summaries and visuals for external, internal and non-technical audiences.

• Collaborating and coordinating inputs from internal staff, subject matter experts, and other commissions.

• Producing and presenting relevant economic reports, briefings and trend updates for the Director, ARKM, senior management and committees.

• Monitoring emerging research, trends, and issues to inform and recommend future publication content.

  Cost-Benefit Analysis (CBA)

• Supporting the implementation and integration of a fit-for-purpose ASC empirical CBA framework, ensuring statistical and econometric standards are applied consistently.

• Conducting internal empirical cost-benefit analysis on CSA and ASC policy projects, as directed by the Director, ARKM and senior management.

  Research, economic analysis and policy support

• Conducting high-quality economic and statistical analyses, and providing specific subject-matter expertise to the ASC such as identifying and analyzing economic issues, trends, and innovations in the capital markets.

• Managing and analyzing public and private data, conducting timely research and policy support on relevant initiatives and projects.

• Undertaking empirical research functions and various ongoing international regulatory working or coordination groups including CSA, Heads of Regulatory Agencies, IOSCO and GFIN,

• Participating in academic and industry conferences and activities with external stakeholders to facilitate knowledge exchange around economics related topics.

The ideal candidate will possess:

• A PhD in Economics or Finance with five years of post doctoral experience is strongly preferred. (An equivalent combination of a graduate degree, research, and publication experience in a relevant quantitative discipline including STEM along with professional experience may be also considered).
• A proven track record of academic and/or industry publishing, including peer reviewed academic articles.
• Relevant professional experience, preferably in academia, think tanks, consulting, securities, capital markets, investment or the financial industry is highly preferred.
• Familiarity and experience with empirical cost benefit analysis models and methodologies.
• Experience in econometrics, statistical modelling, and predictive analytics.
• The demonstrated ability to collect, clean, transform, and visualize large datasets.
• Proficiency with data analytics and visualization tools such as Python, R, SQL, SAS, and Tableau.
• An understanding of experimental design, including choosing an appropriate methodology, identifying relevant data, collecting the data, data preparation, analysis, and report writing.
• Strong communication skills, including the ability to translate complex concepts into clear, concise insights for non-technical audiences.
• A commitment to teamwork, knowledge-sharing, capacity building, and the ability to influence without authority.

To apply, visit https://www.asc.ca/en/about-the-asc/careers. (See posting for details.)