Description
The Economic Growth Center (EGC) at Yale, Kuznets Markets and Development initiative, is seeking an exceptional recent graduate of Ph.D. programs in economics for the role of a Postdoctoral Associate based in New Haven for the 2027-2028 academic year. This is a one-year, full-time appointment, with the possibility of renewal contingent upon funding. The Postdoctoral Associate will contribute to EGC research and publications in the area of markets, trade, and development, support and participate in activities, seminars, and conferences related to the Markets and Development Initiative, at Yale.
The Markets and Development Initiative at the EGC brings together methods and questions of Industrial Organization, Trade, and Development economics to produce a deep understanding of developing-country markets. Faculty leading the initiative include Lauren Falcao Bergquist, Mayara Felix, Pinelopi Goldberg, Amit Khandelwal, and Nicholas Ryan.
Compensation will be commensurate with Yale University postdoctoral compensation policies and the candidate’s experience. This position is benefits-eligible, with a travel/research stipend and office space.
Qualifications
Ph.D. in Economics
Application Instructions
Applications should include the following:
- A cover letter indicating your interest in the Kuznets Markets and Development Postdoctoral Associate position and briefly describing your research interests
- CV
- Job Market Paper or at least one scholarly writing sample (in English)
- Three letters of recommendation
Please email any questions to egc@yale.edu
Application Process
This institution is using Interfolio's Faculty Search to conduct this search. Applicants to this position receive a free Dossier account and can send all application materials, including confidential letters of recommendation, free of charge.