JOE Listings (Job Openings for Economists)

August 1, 2025 - January 31, 2026

University of Rochester

Postdoctoral Associate – Economics of Education

JOE ID Number: 2025-02_111477046
Date Posted: 12/09/2025
Position Title/Short Description
Title: Postdoctoral Associate – Economics of Education
Section: US: Other Academic (Visiting or Temporary)
Location: Rochester, New York, UNITED STATES
JEL Classifications:
D -- Microeconomics
H -- Public Economics
J -- Labor and Demographic Economics
Keywords:
Data Analysis
Applied Microeconomics
Education
Labor Economics
Public Economics
Empirical IO
Postdoc
Salary Range: $74,000
Full Text of JOE Listing:

The University of Rochester Department of Economics is recruiting a Postdoctoral Associate to collaborate with Prof. John Singleton on research projects related to charter schools and school choice in New York. The position is based in Rochester, NY.
The Postdoctoral Associate will assist with data analysis and writing research papers, in addition to continuing to work on independent research. Applicants should also expect to participate in the intellectual life of the Department of Economics.
There is a teaching requirement of one undergraduate elective course (industrial organization/networks) during the academic year.

We seek a recent economics PhD graduate with a focus in labor economics, public economics, and/or the economics of education. Expertise in applied micro techniques and a demonstrated ability to produce high-quality research are required.

Applications are due no later than January 31, 2026, and will be considered on a rolling basis.

Application Requirements:
  • Letters of Reference
  • Job Market Paper
  • Cover Letter
  • CV
Application deadline: 01/31/2026