JOE Listings (Job Openings for Economists)

August 1, 2025 - January 31, 2026

Columbia University

School of International and Public Affairs
Senior Research Scholar

JOE ID Number: 2025-02_111477129
Date Posted: 12/26/2025
Position Title/Short Description
Title: Senior Research Scholar
Section: US: Full-Time Academic (Permanent, Tenure Track or Tenured)
Location: NEW YORK, New York, UNITED STATES
JEL Classification: O -- Economic Development, Innovation, Technological Change, and Growth
Salary Range: $165,000-180,000
Full Text of JOE Listing:

Columbia’s School of International and Public Affairs seeks a Senior Research Scholar to work with the Sustainable Investing Research Initiative's (SIRI) Founding Director, Caroline Flammer on the SIRI Blended Finance programming. SIRI aims to help advance the mobilization of capital towards sustainable development -- especially in lower-income countries -- through dialogue, education, and research. The candidate will write high-level reports summarizing the key insights and discussion points of each convening; develop case studies on blended finance, and help drive forward research activities in blended finance. Moreover, the candidate will lead efforts in expanding SIRI's Blended Finance programming (especially in lower-income countries), corporate partnerships, and fundraising. This includes but is not limited to the launch of Blended Finance research labs.

Application Instructions
For the full job description and to submit an application please visit: https://apply.interfolio.com/179171

Screening of the candidates will begin immediately, and the search will remain open no less than 30 days from the date of posting and continue until filled. For further information, please contact Eric Fillinger, Senior Assistant Dean, ef2622@columbia.edu.

Appointment Start Date: July 1, 2026

Appointment Type: Continuing

Application Requirements:
  • External Application Link
Application deadline: 01/16/2026