JOE Listings (Job Openings for Economists)

August 1, 2018 - January 31, 2019

University of Pennsylvania

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Wharton School
Wharton Risk Management and Decision Processes
Postdoctoral Research

JOE ID Number: 2018-02_111460782
Date Posted: 09/20/2018
Date Inactive: 12/31/2018
Position Title/Short Description
Title: Postdoctoral Research
Section: Other Nonacademic (Temporary, Part-Time, Non-Salaried, Consulting, Etc.)
Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, UNITED STATES
JEL Classifications:
Q5 -- Environmental Economics
D9 -- Micro-Based Behavioral Economics
D8 -- Information, Knowledge, and Uncertainty
G2 -- Financial Institutions and Services
Keywords:
natural disasters
man-made risks
climate change adaptation
Salary Range: Starting at 60k
Full Text of JOE Listing:

The Center for Risk Management and Decision Processes at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania is seeking applicants for one or two postdoctoral research positions. The Center seeks applicants with expertise in economic analysis of natural hazards, man-made risks, climate change adaptation, and building resilience of households and communities to extreme events. We seek applicants with background in empirical economics, risk analysis, insurance markets, and/or decision-making. Postdoctoral fellows must have received their PhD in the last two years. Appointments are for two years, subject to a year 1 review. Post-doctoral fellows are expected to spend part of their time on Center projects under the direction of Center director(s) and part of their time on their own research.

Location: Philadelphia, PA – USA
Starting date: Summer 2019
Length: 1-2 years (based on year 1 evaluation)

For three decades, the Center for Risk Management and Decision Processes at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania has been at the forefront of basic and applied research to promote effective corporate and public policies for low probability events with potentially catastrophic consequences. For more information, visit http://riskcenter.wharton.upenn.edu/.

Application Requirements:
  • Application Instructions Below
Application deadline: 12/15/2018
Application Instructions:
Please email your C.V., 1 or 2 representative publications or working papers and 2 letters of recommendation to Dana Allison (danaalli@wharton.upenn.edu). Please reference “Postdoctoral Positions 2019” in the subject field. Applicants must have a Ph.D. (expected completion by the summer of 2019 is acceptable) from an accredited institution. Incomplete applications will not be considered. We plan to undertake first-round interviews in early January either via video-conference or at the ASSA meetings. For full consideration, please submit all materials by December 15, 2018.

The University of Pennsylvania values diversity and seeks talented students, faculty and staff from diverse backgrounds. The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer.
Women, minority candidates, veterans and individuals with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.