Economics Predoc in Applied Micro and AI Impacts at Columbia SIPA Columbia University in United States

Massachusetts Institute of Technology is advertising a Predoctoral Researcher — Policy Impacts position in Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States . This opportunity is aimed at researchers interested in applied microeconomics , welfare analysis , and government policy . The role involves working with large Census/IRS datasets and using Stata, R, and Python , alongside advanced empirical methods, literature reviews, and meta-analysis. Eligibility highlights include a bachelor’s degree in Economi...

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...

Harvard University is advertising a Pre-Doctoral Fellowship in Economics with Professors David Laibson , James Choi , and John Beshears . The position is based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States and focuses on research in behavioral economics , decision making , and household finance . The fellowship involves theoretical and empirical research using observational field data , experimental data , and field experiments . Responsibilities include statistical analysis on large databases, des...

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...

Research Professional opportunity at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business in the Fama Miller: Macro Finance Research program, led by Professor Lars Peter Hansen . This is a full-time, paid research staff role based in Chicago, Illinois, United States , with a hybrid work arrangement and an expectation to work in the office at least three days per week. The appointment is expected to last one year, with the possibility of a second year. The role is centered on macro finance , econom...