Stanford University

Position Title/Short Description

Full Text of JOE Listing:

The position will have a priority project, led by Professor Erik Brynjolfsson, as well as the opportunity to work with other faculty and PIs at Stanford. This position's priority project will be to drive cutting-edge research at the intersection of economics and Transformative AI, contributing to an ambitious initiative to reimagine economic theory and metrics for an AI-powered future. (https://digitaleconomy-stanford-edu.stanford.idm.oclc.org/the-economics-of-transformative-ai/). We’re looking for a highly motivated postdoctoral researcher with extensive experience in economic theory, quantitative modeling, and technology-driven economic analysis. The ideal candidate will bring:

Strong Foundation in Economic Theory: Ability to apply economic models to analyze the impacts of Transformative AI and advanced technologies on productivity, labor markets, and economic structures.

Quantitative and Computational Skills: Proficiency in computational tools and data analysis (e.g., Python, R, agent-based modeling) for developing economic simulations and analyzing large datasets.
Research and Publication Record: Demonstrated success in conducting independent research, with a record of peer-reviewed publications or working papers in relevant fields.

Communication and Collaboration: Excellent verbal and written English language skills to facilitate engagement with a multidisciplinary team.

PhD: A PhD in Economics, Computer Science, or a related field, with the Doctorate conferred before the start date.

Read the full job posting: https://digitaleconomy.stanford.edu/about/ftpostdocfellowopp/