assistant professor of economics

DePaul University

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<p>Posting Details</p>
<p><b>Job ID:</b> 164031</p>
<b>Rank:</b> Assistant Professor
<p><b>College/School:</b> Chicago, IL - Driehaus College of Business</p>
<b>Position Description:</b>
<div><p>The Department of Finance and Real Estate in the Driehaus College of Business at DePaul University in Chicago, Illinois invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in Real Estate at the rank of Assistant Professor, to begin in Fall of 2026.</p>
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Located in the heart of Chicago&rsquo;s financial and business community, DePaul University&rsquo;s real estate program is a recognized leader in professional real estate education in the Midwest. The programs emphasize applied learning in areas such as:</p>
<ul>
<li>Real estate finance and investment</li>
<li>Real estate development and project management</li>
<li>Market analysis and valuation</li>
<li>Legal and regulatory issues</li>
<li>Multifamily housing policy and finance</li>
<li>Structuring real estate transactions</li>
</ul>
<p>The program offers three degrees: an undergraduate degree in real estate, an MBA concentration in real estate finance and investment, and an MS degree in real estate (MSRE).</p>
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The successful candidate will be expected to:</p>
<ul>
<li>Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in real estate</li>
<li>Produce and publish high-quality academic research</li>
<li>Engage with faculty colleagues and contribute to the department&rsquo;s academic environment</li>
<li>Participate in university, college, and departmental service activities</li>
<li>Support student recruitment, mentoring, and retention</li>
<li>Contribute to the visibility and impact of the real estate program through active involvement in workshops, events, and industry engagement.</li>
</ul></div><b>Qualifications:</b>
<ul><li>Ph.D. in real estate, finance, or economics by the time of appointment</li>
<li>Strong potential for scholarly research and publication in real estate finance and investment, housing, urban economics, or real estate-related topics</li>
<li>Evidence of teaching effectiveness at the undergraduate or graduate level (or both), if available</li></ul><br>
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<b>Application Instructions:</b>
<p>Applicants should submit the following materials:</p>
<ul>
<li>Cover Letter detailing interest in the position</li>
<li>Curriculum Vitae</li>
<li>Three confidential reference letters</li>
<li>A representative sample of teaching evaluations (if available)</li>
<li>Research papers</li>
</ul>
<p>Preference will be given to applications received prior to November 30, 2025.</p><br>
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General Compensation/Benefits Statement</b><br>
DePaul University has provided a compensation range that represents its good faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at the time of posting. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the qualifications, education, experience, and training of the selected candidate, the scope and responsibilities of the position, departmental budget availability, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information.</p>
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DePaul University offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, and tuition benefit. Further information regarding benefits can be found here: https://offices.depaul.edu/human-resources/benefits/Pages/default.aspx.</p>
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About DePaul University's Academic Calendar</b><br>
Except for the College of Law, DePaul University operates on a quarter system. Classes in Autumn, Winter, and Spring quarters are 11 weeks in length (including finals week) and Summer courses, in two sessions, are typically 5 weeks in length. The College of Law operates on the semester system. Classes in the Fall and Spring semesters are 16 weeks in length (including finals week) and it offers a Summer Session of 7 weeks (including final exams).</p><br>
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<div><b>Salary Information: </b>The salary range for this 10-month position is $150,000 - $185,000, commensurate with qualifications and experience.</div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><p></p>

Assistant Professor (Tenure Track) - Real Estate (26-27)

Habib University

<div><p>The SDP program is a unique inter/trans-disciplinary blend of a wide range of disciplines including anthropology, economics, political science, and sociology, in an all-inclusive effort to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the forces that shape our world. This broad-based approach is essential for fostering critical thinking and developing analytical skills vital for understanding the human condition in the Anthropocene and building a reparative future.</p><p>
The program is looking to hire exceptional faculty who are passionate about teaching and student learning, and who are excited about the challenges of reimagining the teaching of Economics at the undergraduate level. We are seeking outstanding scholars committed to pedagogical excellence and mentorship to ensure student success.</p><p><i>
Fall appointments begin August 1</i><i>st</i><i> and Spring appointments begin January 1</i><i>st</i><i>.</i></p><p>
Qualifications: Candidates must have completed or must be in the final stages of a doctoral degree in relevant fields such as Economics (any sub-specialization), Public Policy or Finance from a leading global institution. The ideal candidate will possess excellent teaching and scholarly skills, be able to work with a diverse population of students and colleagues, enjoy influencing the intellectual growth of their students, be effective in institutional service, be passionate about undergraduate research, and is excited to work with colleagues across disciplines. Candidates should be comfortable teaching quantitative research methods and data analysis and are expected to possess a firm grasp of probability and statistics, econometrics, handling of large data sets, surveys, fieldwork, along with a mastery of relevant software such as Excel, Stata, R, Python, QGIS for applied learning.</p><p>
Responsibilities: Primary responsibilities include delivery of engaging, rigorous and hands on undergraduate-level courses in Economics, including but not limited to Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, Quantitative Research Methods, and Data Analysis, as well as developing specialized electives within the candidate's area of expertise. Faculty must also demonstrate active engagement in developing new syllabi, institutional service, professional activities, student mentorship, curriculum planning, and review. The annual teaching load is 5 three - or four - credit courses.</p><p>
Once onboard, faculty should also anticipate supporting the Habib Liberal Core (HLC), a core component of our Liberal Arts education containing four foundational divisions - Humanities; Natural Sciences, Mathematics, and Computing; Social Sciences; and Language, Expression, and Design. As part of this commitment to a student-centric, interdisciplinary curriculum. Faculty members in Economics are expected to contribute to the teaching and delivery of HLC courses within division of Social Sciences and Mathematics and Computing, working collaboratively with colleagues to ensure curricular coherence, academic rigor, and an equitable learning experience for all students.</p><p>
About Habib: Habib University is Pakistan's first and only exclusively undergraduate-focused liberal arts University that leverages the American style of undergraduate education and has developed a distinctive world-class liberal arts curriculum that is contextually relevant and grounded to our South Asian context and heritage. Located in the world&rsquo;s third-largest city - Pakistan&rsquo;s highly affordable, cosmopolitan, diverse, and intellectual capital of Karachi, The University prides itself on the quality and dedication of its increasingly diverse international faculty &ndash; a majority of whom hold advanced degrees from leading global institutions. The University also enjoys close connections with several prominent institutions of higher education in the U.S., including the Claremont Colleges, Stanford, UC Berkeley, the University of Michigan, UT Austin and Texas A&amp;M.</p><p>
Habib University has been granted &ldquo;Candidate for Accreditation&rdquo; status by the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE), the federally recognized accrediting body for some of the world&rsquo;s most distinguished universities, including Harvard University, MIT, Brown, Dartmouth, Amherst, and Williams College.</p><p>
Interested applicants are invited to submit their applications to our online application portal. For more information, please visit our website https://habib.edu.pk/faculty/.</p><p>
International applicants interested in a shorter-term engagement (1-2 years) are encouraged to apply for our Global Fellows Program.</p><p>
Recruitment-related queries may be directed to academic@habib.edu.pk.</p><p>
Habib University is an equal opportunity employer. .</p></div><p></p>
<br><div><div>Type
<h4 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Assistant professor / lecturer</b></h4>
</div><div>Attendance
<h4 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>On-Site</b></h4>
</div><div>Posted on
<h4 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>12 March 2026</b></h4></div></div>

Faculty Position in Economics

American University of Sharjah

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 The Department of Marketing and Supply Chain Management in the School of Business Administration at American University of Sharjah (AUS) invites applications for a full-time or visiting faculty position in marketing at the rank of Assistant Professor, beginning in Fall (August) 2026.
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 The successful candidate will contribute to the department&rsquo;s research, teaching and service activities. While applications from academics with diverse backgrounds in marketing are welcome, we are particularly interested in candidates with an interest and/or expertise in teaching
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   A cover letter explaining your interest in the position.
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   Your curriculum vitae, including teaching experience, list of publications/work-in-progress and contact information for at least three references.
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  ABOUT THE SCHOOL:
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 The School of Business Administration enrolls over 1,900 undergraduate and graduate students. QS World University Subject Rankings 2025 has named AUS number two (tied) in the UAE and among the top 300 universities globally for business and management studies, number one in the UAE (tied) and among the top 250 universities globally for accounting and finance, and number one (tied) in the UAE and top 400 universities globally in the category of economics and econometrics. The AUS MBA program is ranked second in the UAE, seventh (tied) in the Middle East and Africa region, and among the world's top 200 in the &lt;a href="javascript:aus_external_warning_ShowExternalUrlDialog("https://www.topuniversities.com/university-rankings/mba-rankings/global/2022");" rel="nofollow"&gt;QS Global MBA Rankings (2026). The school offers a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration degree with majors in accounting, economics, finance, information systems and business analytics, management, marketing and supply chain management, as well as a Bachelor of Arts in Economics. Graduate degrees include the Master of Business Administration, Master of Business Data Analytics, Master of Science in Accounting, Master of Science in Economics and Policy, Master of Science in Finance, PhD in Finance and PhD in Management. The school has been accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) since April 2011.
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  ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY:
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 American University of Sharjah (AUS) is a comprehensive, independent, non-profit, coeducational institution of higher education that promotes excellence in teaching, learning, research and creative work. AUS fosters a community that celebrates diversity and whose members are committed to the ideals of open intellectual inquiry, ethical behavior and civic responsibility. Its rank among the top five universities with the highest percentage of international students (Times Higher Education, 2024) is a testament to that ideal. AUS is licensed and its degree programs are accredited by the Commission for Academic Accreditation of the UAE Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research.. Additionally, AUS has been accredited in the USA by the &lt;a href="javascript:aus_external_warning_ShowExternalUrlDialog("https://www.msche.org/");" rel="nofollow"&gt;Middle States Commission on Higher Education since June 2004. In addition to the School of Business Administration, the university includes the College of Engineering, the College of Arts and Sciences, and the College of Architecture, Art and Design, serving more than 6,000 students from approximately 100 nationalities. The university curricula, teaching standards and employment norms are fully in tune with the American model of higher education.
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 The AUS campus is located at the heart of Sharjah&rsquo;s University City, adjacent to the Sharjah Research, Technology and Innovation Park and Sharjah International Airport, only 35 minutes away from Downtown Dubai and 20 minutes away from Dubai International Airport. For more information, please visit www.aus.edu.
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Assistant Professor of Marketing

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  FACULTY POSITION IN FINANCE:
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 The Department of Finance at American University of Sharjah invites applications for a full-time faculty role at the assistant professor level starting in the Fall Semester 2026. The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to the department&rsquo;s research, teaching and service activities. While we welcome applicants from all areas within finance, previous research or teaching experience in trading, digital assets, alternative investments, quantitative finance or derivatives is particularly desirable. The salary is competitive, based on experience, and tax-free in the UAE. Additionally, free housing, paid utilities and other attractive benefits are included.
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  JOB QUALIFICATIONS
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 : All candidates must hold a PhD degree in finance from an AACSB-accredited university, preferably located in North America. Candidates must demonstrate significant research potential, with promising working papers ideally on track for publication in top-tier finance journals. Existing publications in top-tier finance journals are a plus. A successful candidate should be able to teach at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.
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  APPLICATION PROCEDURE
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 : To apply, the following documents are requested:
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 a cover letter explaining your interest in the position;
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 your curriculum vitae, including your teaching experience, list of publications and list of work-in-progress/working papers;
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 shortlisted candidates will be asked to submit three letters of recommendation;
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 your job market paper; and
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 a statement about your teaching philosophy.
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 Please send the documents via email to Ms. Rose De Silva, Administrative Assistant, Department of Finance, at https://forms.aus.edu/252783531697873. Additional documents will be solicited from shortlisted candidates.
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 The deadline for applications is January 31, 2026. The successful candidate is expected to start in August 2026.
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  ABOUT THE SCHOOL:
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 The School of Business Administration enrolls over 1,900 undergraduate and graduate students. QS World University Subject Rankings 2025 has named AUS number two (tied) in the UAE and among the top 300 universities globally for business and management studies, number one in the UAE (tied) and among the top 250 universities globally for accounting and finance, and number one (tied) in the UAE and top 400 universities globally in the category of economics and econometrics. The AUS MBA program is ranked second in the UAE, seventh (tied) in the Middle East and Africa region, and among the world's top 200 in the &lt;a href="javascript:aus_external_warning_ShowExternalUrlDialog("https://www.topuniversities.com/university-rankings/mba-rankings/global/2022");" rel="nofollow"&gt;QS Global MBA Rankings (2026). The school offers a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration degree with majors in accounting, economics, finance, information systems and business analytics, management, marketing and supply chain management, as well as a Bachelor of Arts in Economics. Graduate degrees include the Master of Business Administration, Master of Business Data Analytics, Master of Science in Accounting, Master of Science in Economics and Policy, Master of Science in Finance, PhD in Finance and PhD in Management. The school has been accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) since April 2011.
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  ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT:
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 The Department of Finance has 12 full-time faculty members, all specialists and researchers in a broad variety of financial topics. Their research has been published in leading finance journals, such as the
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  ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY:
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 American University of Sharjah (AUS) is a comprehensive, independent, non-profit, coeducational institution of higher education that promotes excellence in teaching, learning, research and creative work. AUS fosters a community that celebrates diversity and whose members are committed to the ideals of open intellectual inquiry, ethical behavior and civic responsibility. Its rank among the top five universities with the highest percentage of international students (Times Higher Education, 2024) is a testament to that ideal. AUS is licensed and its degree programs are accredited by the Commission for Academic Accreditation of the UAE Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research.. Additionally, AUS has been accredited in the USA by the &lt;a href="javascript:aus_external_warning_ShowExternalUrlDialog("https://www.msche.org/");" rel="nofollow"&gt;Middle States Commission on Higher Education since June 2004. In addition to the School of Business Administration, the university includes the College of Engineering, the College of Arts and Sciences, and the College of Architecture, Art and Design, serving more than 6,000 students from approximately 100 nationalities. The university curricula, teaching standards and employment norms are fully in tune with the American model of higher education.
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 The AUS campus is located at the heart of Sharjah&rsquo;s University City, adjacent to the Sharjah Research, Technology and Innovation Park and Sharjah International Airport, only 35 minutes away from Downtown Dubai and 20 minutes away from Dubai International Airport. For more information, please visit www.aus.edu.
</div>


Assistant Professor of Finance

Harvard University

<div></div><div><div><div><div><div><div><b>March 19, 2026
</b></div></div><div><div><div><b>002459SR</b></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><p></p>
<br><div><div><div><p>Company Description</p><p><br>
By working at Harvard University, you join a vibrant community that advances Harvard's world-changing mission in meaningful ways, inspires innovation and collaboration, and builds skills and expertise. We are dedicated to creating a diverse and welcoming environment where everyone can thrive.</p><p><b>
Why join the Harvard Kennedy School?</b></p><p>
The John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University is one of 12 graduate and professional schools at the university. Harvard Kennedy School&rsquo;s mission is to improve public policy and leadership so people can live in societies that are more safe, free, just, and sustainably prosperous. By combining cutting-edge research, the teaching of outstanding students, and direct interaction with practitioners, we have an impact on solving public problems that no other institution can match. When you work at Harvard Kennedy School, you make a difference.</p><p><br>
Job Description</p><p><br>
The Belfer Center seeks a Research Assistant to support Graham Allison, the Douglas Dillon Professor of Government at the Harvard Kennedy School and Director of the Belfer Center&rsquo;s Avoiding Great Power War Project, in conducting in-depth research on the Chinese economy, the U.S. economy, and international economics.</p><p><b>
About the Belfer Center:</b></p><p>
The Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs is the hub of Harvard Kennedy School's research, teaching, and training in international security and diplomacy, environmental and resource issues, and science and technology policy. In 2021, the Belfer Center was named a &ldquo;Center of Excellence&rdquo; by the University of Pennsylvania&rsquo;s Think Tanks and Civil Societies Program, in recognition of the Center&rsquo;s six consecutive years as the world&rsquo;s #1 university-affiliated think tank.</p><p>
The Center has a dual mission: (1) to provide leadership in advancing policy-relevant knowledge about the most important challenges of international security and other critical issues where science, technology, environmental policy, and international affairs intersect; and (2) to prepare future generations of leaders for these arenas.</p><p>
We believe that creating a diverse and inclusive organization is central to our ability to achieve our mission. It is our goal to promote historically underrepresented groups within our organization and within the fields of science and international affairs.</p><p><br>
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Job-Specific Responsibilities:
</b></p><ul><li>Research Assistants work closely with other members of a small research team and play a key role in:</li><li>
Conducting research on specific issues in international security and international economics and producing in-depth analytic memos, eventually building deep expertise in their area(s) of responsibility.</li><li>
Contributing to internal and external publications such as research reports, op-eds, academic articles, and book chapters.</li><li>
Planning and conducting research for high-level events, including private working groups and large public events.</li><li>
Other related job duties, as required.</li></ul><p></p><p><br>
Qualifications</p><p><b><br>
Basic Qualifications:
</b></p><p>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree required.</p><p><br>
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Additional Qualifications and Skills:
 </b></p><ul><li>Master&rsquo;s degree in a relevant field is preferred, though we will consider candidates who have a bachelor&rsquo;s degree with extraordinary academic or professional credentials.</li><li>
1+ year of related work experience preferred but not required.</li><li>
Candidates with a background in business, technology, finance, or US foreign policy are encouraged to apply, but experience with these topics is not required.</li><li>
Significant knowledge of, and interest in, current international economic issues; exceptional writing skills; basic quantitative proficiency; and a demonstrated ability to work with minimal supervision under tight deadlines.</li></ul><p><br>
Additional Information</p><p><b><br>
Important Application Instructions:</b></p><p><b>
In order to be considered complete, applications must include:</b><br>
(1) Cover letter of 300 words or less<br>
(2) R&eacute;sum&eacute; or CV<br>
(3) Official or unofficial transcript<br>
(4) Analytic writing sample of 20 pages or less<br>
(5) Names and contact information for three references<br>
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Materials must be submitted by April 15, 2026, at 11:59pm Eastern. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and early submissions are encouraged.<br>
Evaluation of qualified candidates may include a written assessment exercise which may be followed by competency-based interviews with the research team and with Professor Allison.</p><ul><li><b>
Appointment End Date:</b> This is a fully benefits-eligible term appointment ending one year from date of hire with the possibility of renewal.</li><li><b>
Standard Hours/Schedule</b>: 35 hours per week</li><li><b>
Visa Sponsorship Information:</b> Harvard University is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position</li><li><b>
Pre-Employment Screening: </b>Identity, Education</li><li><b>
Other Information:</b> This is an in-person/on campus position based in Cambridge, MA. The team works 3 days/week on campus (M,Tu,W) with the option for 2 days/week remote (Thu, F)</li></ul><div></div><p><b>
Work Format Details</b></p><p>
This position has been determined by school or unit leaders that some of the duties and responsibilities can be effectively performed at a non-Harvard location. The work schedule and location will be set by the department at its discretion and based upon operational needs. When not working at a Harvard or Harvard-designated location, employees in hybrid positions must work in a Harvard registered state in compliance with the University&rsquo;s Policy on <b>Employment Outside of Massachusetts</b>. Additional details will be discussed during the interview process. Certain visa types and funding sources may limit work location. Individuals must meet work location sponsorship requirements prior to employment.</p>
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Salary Grade and Ranges</b></p><p>
This position is salary grade level 053. Please visit <b>Harvard's Salary Ranges</b> to view the corresponding salary range and related information.</p>
<p><b>
Benefits</b></p><p>
Harvard offers a comprehensive benefits package that is designed to support a healthy work-life balance and your physical, mental and financial wellbeing. Because here, you are what matters. Our benefits include, but are not limited to:</p><ul><li>
Generous paid time off including parental leave</li><li>
Medical, dental, and vision health insurance coverage starting on day one</li><li>
Retirement plans with university contributions</li><li>
Wellbeing and mental health resources</li><li>
Support for families and caregivers</li><li>
Professional development opportunities including tuition assistance and reimbursement</li><li>
Commuter benefits, discounts and campus perks</li></ul><p>
Learn more about these and additional benefits on our <b>Benefits &amp; Wellbeing Page</b>.</p>
<p><b>
EEO/Non-Discrimination Commitment Statement</b></p><p>
Harvard University is committed to <b>equal opportunity</b> and <b>non-discrimination</b>. We seek talent from all parts of society and the world, and we strive to ensure everyone at Harvard thrives. Our differences help our community advance Harvard's academic purposes.</p><p>
Harvard has an <b>equal employment opportunity policy</b> that outlines our commitment to prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, religion, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or identified in the university's <b>non-discrimination policy</b>. Harvard's <b>equal employment opportunity policy</b> and <b>non-discrimination policy</b> help all community members participate fully in work and campus life free from harassment and discrimination.</p></div></div></div>

Research Assistant, Economics

<div></div><div><div><div><div><div><div><b>March 19, 2026
</b></div></div><div><div><div><b>002458SR</b></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><p></p>
<br><div><div><div><p>Company Description</p><p><br>
By working at Harvard University, you join a vibrant community that advances Harvard's world-changing mission in meaningful ways, inspires innovation and collaboration, and builds skills and expertise. We are dedicated to creating a diverse and welcoming environment where everyone can thrive.</p><p><b>
About the Bloomberg Center for Cities</b></p><p>
The Bloomberg Center for Cities at Harvard University serves a global community committed to improving public management, leadership, and governance. The Center&rsquo;s cross-Harvard collaboration unites expertise focused on cities across disciplines and schools to produce research, train leaders, and develop resources for global use. The Center is designed to have practical impact on the future of cities, where more than half of the world&rsquo;s people now live, by informing and inspiring local government leaders, scholars, students, and others who work to improve the lives of residents around the world.</p><p><br>
Job Description</p><p><br>
Professor Matthew Lee is seeking a full-time Research Associate, with a preference for a two-year appointment. This role is a particularly good fit for candidates considering a PhD or other research career path in the management of organizations, whether in a school of public policy, business school, or disciplinary department (i.e., sociology, economics). Prior Research Associates in this position have successfully moved on to leading PhD programs.</p><p>
In this role, you will work closely with Professor Lee and his collaborators at the Harvard Kennedy School. Professor Lee is an Associate Professor of Public Policy and Management at HKS, where he is a faculty affiliate of the Center for Public Leadership and Bloomberg Center for Cities at Harvard University.</p><p>
Professor Lee&rsquo;s research examines the strategies of social-mission driven organizations and their impact on society. He is particularly focused on organizations that pursue their missions within the context of business models, such as social enterprises, as well as multi-organization ecosystems of organizations across sectors that coordinate their activities toward shared social societal and environmental goals.</p><p><br>
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Job-Specific Responsibilities:
</b></p><p>In this role, you will primarily be responsible for the following tasks:</p><ul><li>
Data collection and analysis: Collection and organization of quantitative data, cleaning and merging of datasets, design and production of tables and figures, and literature reviews.</li><li>
Writing and editing: Preparation of academic journal articles, articles for practitioners, teaching cases and presentations. Tasks may include participation in interviews, archival research, drafting and editing.</li><li>
Research coordination: Collaborate with multiple stakeholders including faculty, experts, and practitioners at Harvard and beyond. Tasks may include note-taking, project planning and management.</li></ul><p>
You will receive functional direction from Professor Lee and his collaborators at Harvard and at other academic institutions. As part of this role, you will join the vibrant research community and conversation at Harvard, including access to a wide range of events and research seminars at HKS and beyond.</p><p><br>
Qualifications</p><p><b><br>
Basic Qualifications:
</b></p><ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree required.</li></ul><p><br>
<b>
Additional Qualifications and Skills:
</b></p><ul><li>Interest and intellectual curiosity related to mission-driven organizations</li><li>
Professional skills, including timely and clear communication, ability to work with a wide range of stakeholders, and to develop and execute plans for complex and sometimes non-linear work</li><li>
Analytical interest and competence, including experience with quantitative statistical packages in STATA, R and Python. Experience and interest with AI tools for research and statistical analysis is a plus.</li><li>
Experience in and/or passion for learning the craft of academic research, such as social science writing and presentation.</li><li>
Initiative and motivation to deliver excellent work</li><li>
Communication skills in written and spoken English</li></ul><p>
We encourage candidates of all identities and backgrounds to apply and are committed to equitable hiring practices.</p><p><br>
Additional Information</p><ul><li><p><b><br>
Important Application Instructions:</b> In order to be considered complete, applications must include a cover letter of 300 words or less. You may also submit a writing sample that demonstrates your research proficiency and experience. This is not required, but can strengthen your application.</p></li><li><b>
Appointment End Date: This is a fully benefits eligible one year term appointment, with the possibility of renewal, with a flexible start date in mid-2026.</b></li><li><b>
Standard Hours/Schedule: </b>35 hours per week</li><li><b>
Visa Sponsorship Information: </b>Harvard University is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position</li><li><b>
Pre-Employment Screening: </b>Identity, Education</li><li><b>
Other Information: </b>This position in based on campus in Cambridge, MA, with some flexible/remote work options available.</li></ul><div></div><p><b>
Work Format Details</b></p><p>
This position has been determined by school or unit leaders that some of the duties and responsibilities can be effectively performed at a non-Harvard location. The work schedule and location will be set by the department at its discretion and based upon operational needs. When not working at a Harvard or Harvard-designated location, employees in hybrid positions must work in a Harvard registered state in compliance with the University&rsquo;s Policy on <b>Employment Outside of Massachusetts</b>. Additional details will be discussed during the interview process. Certain visa types and funding sources may limit work location. Individuals must meet work location sponsorship requirements prior to employment.</p>
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Salary Grade and Ranges</b></p><p>
This position is salary grade level 056. Please visit <b>Harvard's Salary Ranges</b> to view the corresponding salary range and related information.</p>
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Benefits</b></p><p>
Harvard offers a comprehensive benefits package that is designed to support a healthy work-life balance and your physical, mental and financial wellbeing. Because here, you are what matters. Our benefits include, but are not limited to:</p><ul><li>
Generous paid time off including parental leave</li><li>
Medical, dental, and vision health insurance coverage starting on day one</li><li>
Retirement plans with university contributions</li><li>
Wellbeing and mental health resources</li><li>
Support for families and caregivers</li><li>
Professional development opportunities including tuition assistance and reimbursement</li><li>
Commuter benefits, discounts and campus perks</li></ul><p>
Learn more about these and additional benefits on our <b>Benefits &amp; Wellbeing Page</b>.</p>
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EEO/Non-Discrimination Commitment Statement</b></p><p>
Harvard University is committed to <b>equal opportunity</b> and <b>non-discrimination</b>. We seek talent from all parts of society and the world, and we strive to ensure everyone at Harvard thrives. Our differences help our community advance Harvard's academic purposes.</p><p>
Harvard has an <b>equal employment opportunity policy</b> that outlines our commitment to prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, religion, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or identified in the university's <b>non-discrimination policy</b>. Harvard's <b>equal employment opportunity policy</b> and <b>non-discrimination policy</b> help all community members participate fully in work and campus life free from harassment and discrimination.</p></div></div></div>

Research Associate, Bloomberg Center for Cities

PJM Interconnection, LLC

<div><div>Flexible Work Arrangement: Hybrid<br>
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A (Sr.) Economist in Market Design is responsible for leading the evolution of PJM's wholesale energy markets. As a member of the Market Design team, you will develop a detailed understanding of the workings of the wholesale electricity market and be responsible for designing, analyzing and defending the market mechanisms that promote grid reliability and economic efficiency. This role will focus on areas such as resource adequacy, price formation, and the integration of emerging technologies.<br>
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Essential Functions:</div><div>
The primary focus of the work in the Market Design department:</div><ul><li><div>
Evaluate current and new market rules changes and recommend enhancements</div></li><li><div>
Coordinate with the Market Analysis department on the scope and results of empirical analysis of market performance, market efficiency and behavior</div></li><li><div>
Lead the economic theory behind market design reforms and conduct advanced econometric analysis to understand market outcomes</div></li><li><div>
Present complex and technical content to a diverse audience through written reports and presentations</div></li><li><div>
Collaborate with internal (market, operations, planning, legal, IT and etc.) and external (IMM, academia, FERC, ISOs, members) business partners to work on challenging problems</div></li><li><div>
Lead and support efforts on publishing papers, both internally and externally, to advance PJM&rsquo;s thought leadership in market design.</div></li></ul><div><br>
Characteristics and Qualifications:<br>
Required:</div><ul><li><div>
Bachelor's degree in Economics, Mathematics, Master's degree in Engineering, Economics or equivalent work experience</div></li><li><div>
Ability to produce high-quality work products with attention to detail</div></li><li><div>
Experience in quantitative and qualitative analysis</div></li><li><div>
Ability to use mathematical and electrical theory</div></li><li><div>
Ability to troubleshoot and provide technical support</div></li></ul><div><br>
Preferred:</div><ul><li><div>
MBA degree, PhD., Economics, PhD., Mathematics</div></li><li><div>
At least 5 years of experience apply economic and statistical theory to complex market problems</div></li><li><div>
Experience with PJM operations, markets, and planning functions</div></li></ul></div>

(Sr.) Economist I (II)

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