Yale Institution

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The Program on Ethics, Politics, and Economics sponsors interdisciplinary teaching and research in the Social Sciences and Humanities at Yale. The program offers a postdoctoral position to support outstanding scholars starting their academic careers. We seek scholars whose work spans disciplinary boundaries and integrates empirical, analytical, and normative concerns to shed light on substantial social problems.

We welcome applications from new PhDs in political science, economics, philosophy, business, and related social sciences working on furthering our understanding of complex social realities from an interdisciplinary perspective. This year, we are particularly interested in supporting scholars who are examining political economy problems.

The position allows new PhDs to develop a strong research program in a stimulating collegial environment alongside faculty across the Social Sciences and Humanities at Yale University. In addition to conducting their research, postdocs are expected to teach one interdisciplinary undergraduate seminar, be available to meet undergraduate students of the EP&E major, and assists with advising majors on their senior essays.

Postdoctoral Associates are appointed for 12-month terms. There is possibility of renewal subject to satisfactory performance and available funding, at a salary of $70,000 with Yale health benefits.