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Pre-Doctoral Fellowship (Profs. Laibson/Choi/Beshears)
School: Faculty of Arts and Sciences
Department/Area: Economics
Position Description
Economics professors David Laibson (Harvard University), James Choi (Yale University), and John Beshears (Harvard Business School) are hiring a full-time predoctoral fellow to start work in mid-June 2027. This position will last until mid-July 2028, with a potential second-year renewal, and will involve work on theoretical and empirical research related to behavioral economics, decision making, and household finance. The research uses observational field data, experimental data, and field experiments.
Salary is $70,500 annually, plus benefits. Expected start date is mid-June 2027.
For examples of our research, see our faculty pages:
Special Instructions
Submit your (1) cover letter, describing your interest in and qualifications for the position, (2) resume, and (3) unofficial transcript. Applications will be accepted and reviewed on a rolling basis.
Highly qualified applicants will be invited to interview with our team. We will also reach out to their references.
Additional Information: This is a 12-month, full-time position with benefits. Visas may be arranged. You can find more information on benefits for Harvard employees here: https://hr.harvard.edu/health-welfare-benefits.
Contact Information
Sonia J
Contact Email: econacademicappointments@fas.harvard.edu
Salary Range
$70,500
Minimum Number of References Required: 3
Maximum Number of References Allowed: 3
Department/Area: Economics
Position Description
Economics professors David Laibson (Harvard University), James Choi (Yale University), and John Beshears (Harvard Business School) are hiring a full-time predoctoral fellow to start work in mid-June 2027. This position will last until mid-July 2028, with a potential second-year renewal, and will involve work on theoretical and empirical research related to behavioral economics, decision making, and household finance. The research uses observational field data, experimental data, and field experiments.
Salary is $70,500 annually, plus benefits. Expected start date is mid-June 2027.
For examples of our research, see our faculty pages:
- https://scholar.harvard.edu/laibson/home
- https://faculty.som.yale.edu/jameschoi/
- http://www.hbs.edu/jbeshears
- Performing statistical analyses on large databases
- Designing and running experiments
- Structural modelling and related econometrics
- Proving theoretical results
- Bachelor's degree by start date (required)
- Strong programming and quantitative skills, including coursework in multivariable calculus, matrix algebra, probability, and statistics (required)
- Previous experience estimating econometric models (strongly preferred)
- Interest in applying to a quantitative PhD program and pursuing an academic career (strongly preferred)
Special Instructions
Submit your (1) cover letter, describing your interest in and qualifications for the position, (2) resume, and (3) unofficial transcript. Applications will be accepted and reviewed on a rolling basis.
Highly qualified applicants will be invited to interview with our team. We will also reach out to their references.
Additional Information: This is a 12-month, full-time position with benefits. Visas may be arranged. You can find more information on benefits for Harvard employees here: https://hr.harvard.edu/health-welfare-benefits.
Contact Information
Sonia J
Contact Email: econacademicappointments@fas.harvard.edu
Salary Range
$70,500
Minimum Number of References Required: 3
Maximum Number of References Allowed: 3
