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Economist Position in Public Policy Modeling at University of Pennsylvania (PhD required) University of Pennsylvania in United States
Degree Level
not provided
Field of study
Finance
Funding
The positions are anticipated as two-year and three-year terms, contingent on continued restricted funding. The anticipated starting salary ranges from $126,000 to $170,000. No additional funding or tuition coverage details are provided.
Deadline
Expired
Country
United States
University
University of Pennsylvania
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About this position
The University of Pennsylvania's Penn Wharton Budget Model (PWBM) is seeking candidates for an Economist position focused on economic analysis of public policy. This role is ideal for individuals with a PhD in economics or statistics, particularly those with expertise in public finance, taxation, macroeconomics, and economic modeling. The Economist will be responsible for building and calibrating large-scale economic and financial models to estimate the effects of policy changes on households, businesses, and government finances. Key responsibilities include updating and extending models, generating reports on topics such as tax reform, spending programs, federal debt, and immigration, and engaging with external stakeholders including federal agencies and lawmakers. The position also involves overseeing and training junior research staff.
Applicants should have a PhD in economics or statistics, or be ABD expecting a doctorate in 2026, with 2-3 years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination. Preference is given to those with concentrations in public finance/economics with an interest in taxation, or public macroeconomics with experience in OLG (Overlapping Generations) models. Candidates should have experience in econometric research using large and complex datasets or in using economic models to study policy effects. Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills, as well as the ability to work independently and collaboratively, are essential.
Two positions are available: one anticipated two-year term and the other anticipated three-year term, both contingent on continued restricted funding. The anticipated starting salary ranges from $126,000 to $170,000. Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, CV, job market or research paper, and three letters of recommendation to [email protected], with letters sent directly to [email protected]. For more information, visit the provided links.
This opportunity is particularly relevant for those interested in economics, public policy, economic modeling, public finance, macroeconomics, taxation, empirical analysis, econometrics, and OLG models. The position offers a chance to contribute to impactful policy research at a leading institution.
Funding details
The positions are anticipated as two-year and three-year terms, contingent on continued restricted funding. The anticipated starting salary ranges from $126,000 to $170,000. No additional funding or tuition coverage details are provided.
What's required
Applicants must have a PhD in economics or statistics, or be ABD expecting a doctorate in 2026. 2-3 years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination is required. Preference is given to those with concentrations in public finance/economics with interest in taxation, or public macroeconomics with experience in OLG models. Candidates should have experience in econometric research with large datasets or using economic models to study policy effects. Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills, and the ability to work independently and in teams, are necessary.
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