Tulane University

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Tulane University’s Department of Economics and Education Research Alliance for New Orleans invite applications for a postdoctoral Research Fellow in Economics of Education to begin a two-year appointment in fall 2020. In partnership with Tulane’s Murphy Institute of Political Economy, we invite applications from candidates who will receive a Ph.D. in economics by fall 2020.

In addition to conducting and publishing original research about local and national education policy using our extensive data systems, the Fellow will teach one course at the undergraduate economics level annually and participate in seminars and other activities in the Economics Department and Murphy Institute.

One-third of the Fellow’s time will focus on studies co-authored with team members involving the above topics; one-third is available for research of the candidate’s choosing. The remaining third will involve teaching or research-related activities as requested.

Applications accepted through February 29, 2020.

Tulane University is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to excellence through diversity.

All eligible candidates are invited to apply by submitting a curriculum vitae, 3 reference letters, and a research paper through Interfolio.

Qualifications
Demonstrated interest in policies related to school reform and/or college access.
Ph.D. in economics by Fall 2020.
STATA expertise preferred.