Applied Microeconomics Postdoctoral Position at the University of Chicago University of Chicago in United States

Shosh Vasserman at Stanford University is hiring a predoc to work on empirical IO and applied microeconomics projects starting in Fall 2027. This opportunity is aimed at candidates interested in market design, industrial organization, and data-driven economics research. International students who require J-1 sponsorship are welcome, and applicants from non-economics backgrounds are encouraged if they bring strong interest and curiosity. The post links to a PDF with full instructions and applicat...

Silvia Vannutelli and Elisa Jácome are hiring a pre-doctoral research assistant to work on exciting applied microeconomics research at Northwestern University. The position is expected to start in summer 2027. The research team is associated with economics, with related interests in public economics and political economy. This opportunity may suit applicants seeking research experience before doctoral study or a career as an academic economist. Interested applicants should apply using the provid...

Jesse Bruhn at Brown Economics is hiring a Predoctoral Research Associate to support research on how schools and teachers shape the long-run economic success of young people. This opportunity is especially relevant for candidates interested in economics , education , applied microeconomics , and causal inference . The post invites strong undergraduates and recent graduates to apply. The role is based at Brown University . A priority deadline of October 31, 2026 is mentioned. Application is via I...

Robert Metcalfe at Columbia SIPA is hiring an economics predoc focused on applied microeconomics projects, with a major emphasis on the impacts of AI on economic outcomes. The position involves research using large-scale field experiments with many companies, making it a strong fit for candidates interested in empirical economics, firm behavior, technology adoption, and labor-market or productivity effects of AI. This is a predoc opening rather than a PhD, postdoc, or master’s call. The post doe...

Predoctoral Researcher opening at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), connected to Policy Impacts and Prof. Nathaniel Hendren. The role focuses on applied microeconomics and empirical welfare analysis, with research topics including international development policies, macro stabilization and fiscal stimulus policies, policies targeting firms, and the impact and incidence of labor market shocks. The position is full-time and designed as a 1-year appointment, with 2 years strongly pre...