Postdoctoral Associate, Policy Impacts in Cambridge: 471574

Q: What qualifications are required for the Postdoctoral Associate in Policy Impacts role?

Candidates must hold a doctoral degree in economics, education, public policy, political science, computer science, or a related field. A demonstrated track record of conducting microeconomic analysis and measuring the welfare impact of government policies using a public economic toolkit is essential. Strong management, communication, and technical skills are also required. See postdoctoral success tips.

Q: What is the employment type and duration for this position?

This is a full-time postdoctoral associate position with a one-year appointment, renewable annually. An employment term of at least two years is strongly preferred.

Q: Does MIT offer visa sponsorship for this Postdoctoral Associate role?

Yes, MIT can sponsor visas for this position, making it accessible for international candidates.

Q: What are the main responsibilities and research focus?

Conduct economic analysis on the welfare impacts of government policies as part of Policy Impacts. Work closely with Professor Nathaniel Hendren, collaborators at other universities, and a team of pre-doctoral fellows at MIT. Visit Policy Impacts for more details.

Q: How do I apply for this postdoc position at MIT?

The full job description and application instructions are available at Policy Impacts postdoc page. Review tips for academic CVs to strengthen your application.

Postdoctoral Associate, Policy Impacts

Posting Description

POSTDOCTORAL ASSOCIATE, POLICY IMPACTS, Economics, to conduct economic analysis on the welfare impacts of government policies; be part of Policy Impacts, an organization co-founded by Professor Hendren that is dedicated to improving the quality of government decision-making by promoting standardization in policy analysis; and work closely with Nathaniel Hendren and a range of collaborators at other universities along with a research team of pre-doctoral fellows based at MIT.

The full job description is available here: https://policyimpacts.org/postdoc-job-description-policy-impacts-2025

Job Requirements

REQUIRED: Candidates must have a doctoral degree in economics, education, public policy, political science, computer science, or a related field. Candidates should have a demonstrated track record of conducting microeconomic analysis and measuring the welfare impact of government policies using a public economic toolkit. Candidates must have strong management, communication, and technical skills.

The Postdoctoral Associate will receive a full-time, one-year appointment that is renewable annually. An employment term of at least two years is strongly preferred.

The expected starting salary range is competitive with the market. MIT can sponsor visa for this position.

The position is based at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in Cambridge, MA.

Frequently Asked Questions

🎓What qualifications are required for the Postdoctoral Associate in Policy Impacts role?

Candidates must hold a doctoral degree in economics, education, public policy, political science, computer science, or a related field. A demonstrated track record of conducting microeconomic analysis and measuring the welfare impact of government policies using a public economic toolkit is essential. Strong management, communication, and technical skills are also required. See postdoctoral success tips.

📅What is the employment type and duration for this position?

This is a full-time postdoctoral associate position with a one-year appointment, renewable annually. An employment term of at least two years is strongly preferred.

🌍Does MIT offer visa sponsorship for this Postdoctoral Associate role?

Yes, MIT can sponsor visas for this position, making it accessible for international candidates.

📍What is the location and salary for this job?

The position is based at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in Cambridge, MA. The starting salary is competitive with the market. Check salary insights for academic roles.

🔬What are the main responsibilities and research focus?

Conduct economic analysis on the welfare impacts of government policies as part of Policy Impacts. Work closely with Professor Nathaniel Hendren, collaborators at other universities, and a team of pre-doctoral fellows at MIT. Visit Policy Impacts for more details.

📝How do I apply for this postdoc position at MIT?

The full job description and application instructions are available at Policy Impacts postdoc page. Review tips for academic CVs to strengthen your application.

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"Postdoctoral Associate, Policy Impacts"

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