Postdoctoral Associate - Yale State Capacity and Economic Dynamism Center - 2026-2027

Yale University: Institution for Social and Policy Studies

Location

New Haven, CT

Open Date

Nov 03, 2025

Deadline

Nov 03, 2026 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time

Description

The Yale State Capacity and Economic Dynamism Center at Yale’s Institution for Social and Political Studies invites applications for a post-doctoral associate position for AY 2026-27.

The post-doctoral associate will be expected to teach one undergraduate course during the year, pursue their own research on topics related to state capacity, regulatory reform, economic growth, or institutional design, and assist in organizing an annual conference and ongoing speakers series. The post-doctoral associate is expected to be in residence during the academic year and to present their research during the annual conference or speakers series. This is a one-year position, with the possibility to renew for a second year depending on funding and performance.

The Yale State Capacity and Economic Dynamism Center, led by Professors Joshua Kalla, Zachary Liscow, and David Schleicher, is an interdisciplinary research group committed to exploring evidence-based approaches to tackle the economic and political challenges that America faces. The Lab brings together scholars from across the social sciences and law to study how institutions can be designed and reformed to work more effectively for citizens. Our research examines the political processes that shape policy outcomes and investigates how regulatory barriers, procedural obstacles, and institutional design choices shaped by politics and public opinion constrain the capacity to build the housing, infrastructure, and investments that communities need. We examine how policy reforms can reduce costs, expand opportunity, and promote innovation. Through rigorous empirical analysis and cross-disciplinary collaboration, the Lab aims to bridge the gap between academic research and real-world policy implementation, fostering dialogue among scholars, policymakers, and practitioners from across the political spectrum who share a commitment to effective, evidence-based governance.

Qualifications

Candidates must have a robust research program in political science, economics, political economy, public policy, or law, and must have completed their Ph.D., J.D., or equivalent by the time of appointment.

Application Instructions

To apply, send a cover letter, CV, research statement, one writing sample, and a draft of a syllabus of an undergraduate course you propose to teach at Yale on topics related to this position. Please also provide two letters of recommendation submitted on your behalf.

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.

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