Harvard University

Position Title/Short Description

Full Text of JOE Listing:

Professors Daniel Schneider (Harvard Kennedy School) and David Weil (Brandeis University / Harvard Kennedy School) are recruiting one full-time postdoctoral research fellow with a PhD in sociology, economics, public policy, industrial relations, or a related field for the 2026-2027 Academic Year. The post-doctoral fellow will contribute to a research project focused on strategic enforcement of labor standards in the United States.

This is a hybrid position based in Cambridge, MA. The appointment term is for one year with the potential for a second-year renewal contingent on performance and funding. The fellow will be required to work in-person on campus a minimum of three days per week during the academic year.

Qualifications:

Applicants should have or expect to have a PhD by September 1, 2026.
Experience designing and carrying out rigorous research using one or more of the following methods: field experiments, quasi-experimental analysis of existing administrative or survey data, computational methods
Background in machine learning prediction models and programming experience with R or Python
Substantive expertise in topics including labor standards violations, industrial relations, labor economics, and sociology of work
Highly organized, professional, and motivated
Demonstrated excellence in written and oral communication

Please see https://shift.hks.harvard.edu/post-doctoral-fellowships-open/ for the full job posting.