"Pre-Doctoral Fellowship (Prof. Stantcheva)"

Position Description

Economics professor Stefanie Stantcheva is seeking a full‐time predoctoral fellow. The position will involve close collaboration on new and ongoing projects in public economics, with a particular focus on taxation, innovation, and people's attitudes towards public policies. This position will be based at Harvard starting July 1st, 2026 (earlier start dates are possible). This is a one-year appointment with the ability to renew for one year based on performance.

Please take a look at the type of work Prof. Stantcheva does on her website as well as on her Social Economics Lab website.

Responsibilities will include collecting and cleaning data, running online surveys, conducting some econometric analyses, assisting with literature reviews, gathering background information, and helping with the preparation of manuscripts for publication, slides for presentations, some lecture notes, and other dissemination materials (including the research and lab websites). Depending on the schedule and projects, you may interact with co-authors and graduate students working with Prof. Stantcheva, and you have the opportunity to attend student lunches, seminars, reading groups, and other activities.

Basic Qualifications

The ideal candidate should be completing (or have completed) a Bachelor's or Master's degree and will have:
(i) a strong quantitative background
(ii) strong programing skills
(iii) long-term interest in pursuing research in economics
(iv) an excellent academic record
(v) some prior experience with research, including independent work (such as an undergrad or master's thesis) and/or work as a research assistant.

Additional Qualifications

Some background in economics and econometrics is recommended but is not required. Candidates with strong technical backgrounds who are looking for more exposure to economics are encouraged to apply.

Preference will be given to applicants who have the potential to work for two years.

Contact Information

Sonia J
Email: econacademicappointments@fas.harvard.edu

Salary Range

$50,000 – $55,000