Postdoctoral Research Fellowships in Economic Opportunity
5 days ago
Harvard University's Opportunity Insights (OI) is seeking a Postdoctoral Fellow to work on projects with co-Directors Raj Chetty, John Friedman, Nathan Hendren, and other Research Principals. The successful candidate will contribute to OI's mission to improve economic opportunity and address inequality.
Job SummaryThe Postdoctoral Fellow will work closely with OI's co-Directors and Research Principals on projects studying economic opportunity and upward mobility in the US. The Fellow will have the opportunity to co-author papers and work on both OI projects and their own complementary research.
Responsibilities- Conduct research on economic opportunity and upward mobility in the US
- Co-author papers with OI's co-Directors and Research Principals
- Work on projects studying the determinants of upward mobility
- Contribute to OI's mission to improve economic opportunity and address inequality
The successful candidate will have a Ph.D. in Economics or a related field and strong analytical skills. We encourage applications from candidates with a background in applied microeconomic research and a passion for addressing economic inequality.
What We OfferThe position is fully funded with no teaching requirements. The salary and benefits are competitive with other top postdoctoral positions in economics. We offer a dynamic and collaborative work environment and the opportunity to work with a talented team of researchers.
How to ApplyApplicants should submit a CV, cover letter, up to three research papers, and the names and contact information of three references. We encourage candidates to apply by December 19, 2024, but will continue to review applications until the position is filled.
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