Yale University - CADMY

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The Center for Algorithms, Data, and Market Design (CADMY) is a cross-university center that seeks to support and further research at the intersection of Computer Science, Data Science, and Economics.

CADMY is offering several Postdoctoral Associate (PDA) positions designed for recent PhD graduates working at the intersection of Computer Science, Data Science, and Economics. We are particularly interested in candidates with a research focus on algorithms, blockchains and cryptocurrency, causal inference, game theory, learning, machine learning, market design, and networks. We welcome all applicants with interests at the intersection of Computer science, Data Science, and Economics.

Applicants must have completed their PhD before the start of their appointment as a Postdoctoral Associate and are expected to demonstrate a strong record of research and publication. Postdoctoral Associates are expected to be present on the Yale campus three full days per week, contribute to research and publications, and participate in seminars and conferences at Yale. Postdoctoral Associates are strongly urged to reside in the New Haven area.

The resident Postdoctoral Associate will start their appointment on July 1, 2026, or later based on mutual agreement, for the duration of one year. Postdoctoral Associates may apply for a second year of support. CADMY Postdoctoral Associates receive a salary of 90,000 USD per year plus Yale benefits, a travel/research stipend of 15,000 USD, and office space.

All applications should include the following:
• A cover letter indicating your interest in the position
• CV
• Job Market Paper or at least one scholarly writing sample (in English)
• A research agenda (3 pages max)
• Ph.D. program transcript
• Two letters of recommendation

Please electronically submit application materials to https://www.aeaweb.org/joe before January 31, 2026. A review of all applications will begin January 15, 2026, with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2026, or later based on mutual agreement. Appointment decisions will be made on a rolling basis.
If you have specific questions about the position for which you are applying, please contact the CADMY Program Administrator via cadmy@yale.edu.

Yale University considers applicants for employment without regard to, and does not discriminate based on, an individual’s sex, race, color, religion, age, disability, status as a veteran, or national or ethnic origin; nor does Yale discriminate based on sexual orientation or gender identity or expression. Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 protects people from sex discrimination in educational programs and activities at institutions that receive federal financial assistance. Questions regarding Title IX may be referred to the University’s Title IX Coordinator, at TitleIX@yale.edu, or to the U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, 8th Floor, Five Post Office Square, Boston MA 02109-3921. Telephone: 617.289.0111, Fax: 617.289.0150, TDD: 800.877.8339, or Email: ocr.boston@ed.gov.