PhD, Master’s & Postdoc Opportunities in Economics in United States

Positions in economics in united states

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Universities with open positions in economics in the United States include Harvard University, Florida State University and Arizona State University.

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Harvard University

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Harvard University's Weatherhead Center for International Affairs welcomes applications from graduate students and postdoctoral scholars across disciplines whose research engages with international, transnational, global, or comparative national issues. Eligible projects may address contemporary or historical topics, rigorous policy analysis, or the study of specific countries and regions outside the United States. The opportunity is relevant to students and researchers in international relation...

Political Science
International Relations
Comparative Politics
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Florida State University

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Yifang WANG’s WHALES Lab in the Department of Computer Science at Florida State University is opening multiple Ph.D. positions for Fall 2027. The lab’s research areas include data visualization , artificial intelligence , large language models (AI/LLM) , and data art . The opportunity is suitable for students interested in computer science research and related human-centered visualization topics. The group also welcomes research interns and visiting students and scholars year-round. The post doe...

Computer Science
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Arizona State University

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Arizona State University, in partnership with Kepler College in Rwanda, is offering 50 fully funded master's opportunities through the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program. The programmes focus on technology and innovation, including Business Analytics, Computer Science, Sustainable Engineering, Global Technology and Development, Information Technology, and User Experience. The ASU Online degrees are completed while living in Kigali, Rwanda. The scholarship is designed for African citizens age...

Computer Science
Environmental Science
Information Technology
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University of Pittsburgh

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The University of Pittsburgh’s School of Business is hiring an Assistant Professor in Marketing for a full-time regular faculty appointment in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States. The successful candidate will teach graduate and undergraduate business courses, advise PhD students specializing in quantitative marketing, conduct independent empirical research, lead research projects, publish in leading marketing and management journals, and contribute to departmental and academic service. Rese...

Marketing
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Cornell University

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Cornell University’s Department of Animal Science is recruiting a full-time Postdoctoral Associate in Dairy Cattle Biology in Ithaca, New York, United States. The research focuses on evaluating novel feed additive technologies that improve milk production efficiency while reducing enteric methane emissions and environmental impacts. The postdoctoral researcher will join a laboratory team working on dairy cattle nutrition, milk production efficiency, methane mitigation, and livestock sustainabili...

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Cornell University

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Cornell University is recruiting a full-time, in-person Postdoctoral Associate in the Equitable Agricultural Research (EQUAL) Lab within the School of Integrative Plant Science and the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. The position is based within commuting distance of Ithaca, New York, United States. The postdoctoral researcher will study U.S. farmers’ perceptions, preferences, and adoption behaviors regarding novel biotechnology products. In the CROPPS project, the researcher will desi...

Behavioral Economics
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Plant Biology
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Carnegie Mellon University

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Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, United States, is hiring a full-time Postdoctoral Research Associate in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering. The project investigates agentic marketplaces, where autonomous AI agents negotiate, transact, and coordinate with people and other agents on behalf of users and businesses. The researcher will develop theoretical and empirical methods to study emergent strategic behavior, collusion, information leakage, manipulation, market effi...

Computer Science
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University of North Carolina Wilmington

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The University of North Carolina Wilmington invites applications for a Postdoctoral Scholar in Economics of Coastal Hazards and Resilience in the Department of Economics and Finance within the Cameron School of Business. The postdoctoral scholar will work with Professor Meghan Millea on the economics research thrust of the NSF-funded Coastal Hazards, Economic Prosperity, and Resilience (CHEER) research hub. CHEER brings together engineers, economists, and social scientists to study hurricane ris...

Environmental Science
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Vanderbilt University

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Vanderbilt University in the United States is accepting applications for a fully funded PhD in Health Policy and Health Services Research . The programme examines health policy, healthcare systems, health services, and related quantitative research questions. The funding package covers tuition, health insurance, and student-services fees for four years, together with an annual stipend of $40,000 based on 2025–26 rates. International students are eligible. Applicants should hold a master’s degree...

Health Services Research
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Stanford University

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Stanford University’s Ocean Policy Lab is recruiting a postdoctoral scholar in economics or a related quantitative social science to work on research in ocean governance , marine resources , and the blue economy . The position is based in the Oceans Department at the Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability in Stanford, California, United States . The scholar will collaborate with faculty mentor Andres de Loera on a proposed project, contribute to ongoing lab priorities, pursue an independent res...

Environmental Science
Political Science
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Drexel University

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🇺🇸 Drexel University’s LeBow College of Business is promoting a PhD in Finance opportunity for Fall 2027 . The post highlights finance research, especially corporate governance , and notes that the program has a strong research group and a track record of placing graduates into research-active finance groups with low teaching loads. This is a good fit for applicants interested in a research-focused doctoral path in Finance , with broader relevance to Business and academic research careers. The p...

Finance
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California Institute of Technology

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The Division of the Humanities and Social Sciences at the California Institute of Technology is inviting applications for a Postdoctoral Scholar Research Associate in Social Science . This is a postdoctoral opening for candidates at the beginning of their academic careers whose research aligns with Caltech social science faculty interests. Research areas of particular interest include economic theory , experimental economics , political economy , quantitative and formal political science , econo...

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Living costs in United States

Estimated costs in United States.

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Groceries

Basic food shopping for one student per year

$3.0k

$3,000/yr

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Clothing

Basic clothing and seasonal needs per year

$1.5k

$1,500/yr

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Books & Academic Supplies

Textbooks, stationery, and academic materials per year

$800

$800/yr

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Housing

Shared flats and off-campus rentals per year

$12.0k

$12,000/yr

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Estimates based on university averages and Numbeo

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Temple University

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Pepperdine University Graziadio Business School

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Health Economics

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Technical University of Munich

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Econometrics

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Sam Houston State University

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Microeconomics

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Florida International University

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International Economics

Political Economy

Economics

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University of Texas at El Paso

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Research Interests

Microeconomics

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Do funded PhD positions usually cover tuition and living expenses?
Yes. Most funded PhD roles include tuition coverage plus a monthly stipend, but details vary by country and lab.
Are publications required to apply for PhD or postdoc positions?
Not always required for PhD, but strongly recommended. For postdoc roles, publications are usually expected.
Will I need to pay a tuition deposit for master’s admission?
In many countries yes — especially for taught master’s programs — but funded PhD positions typically do not require deposits.

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