Postdoctoral Fellow in Finance

Harvard University

Position Details

Title: Pre-Doctoral Fellowship in International Finance & Macroeconomics (Prof. Gopinath)
School: Faculty of Arts and Sciences
Department/Area: Economics

Position Description

This is an exciting opportunity to work closely with Professor Gita Gopinath on cutting-edge research in international finance and macroeconomics. The position is ideal for candidates planning to pursue a Ph.D. in economics and seeking hands-on research experience before graduate school.

Research Areas

  • Tariffs and trade policy

  • Stablecoins and digital currencies

  • Optimal policy design in open economies

  • Broader topics in international macroeconomics and finance

Responsibilities

  • Conduct empirical analysis

  • Review and summarize academic literature

  • Assistant in theoretical and computational modeling

  • Prepare presentations and draft sections of research papers

Location: Department of Economics, Harvard University, Cambridge, MA
Supervisor: Professor Gita Gopinath, website: https://gopinath.scholars.harvard.edu/

This position is fully paid and visa may be arranged

Basic Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s or master’s degree in economics, mathematics, statistics, computer science, or related fields

  • Strong quantitative and programming skills (Stata, R, Python; MATLAB)

  • Knowledge of econometrics and macroeconomic theory

  • Plus if also skilled in blockchain analysis but not necessary

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills

  • Hard working, committed, able to work independently and collaboratively

  • Fellow is expected to work on campus and not remotely

Additional Qualifications

  • Prior research experience in economics or finance is preferred

  • Interest in pursuing a Ph.D. in economics

Special Instructions

To apply, please submit the following materials:

  • CV

  • Transcript

  • Brief statement of interest

  • Sample of research done

Contact Information

Sonia J
econacademicappointments@fas.harvard.edu

Salary Range

$55,000

Minimum Number of References Required: 2
Maximum Number of References Allowed: 2

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

  • Curriculum Vitae

  • Transcript

  • Writing Sample 1

  • Writing Sample 2

Optional Documents

  • Other

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