TIAA Institute

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Position Overview
The TIAA Institute seeks a Postdoctoral Research Fellow to join our research team for a term of two years. The Fellow will conduct research focused on topical areas within household finance and retirement financial security. This position offers an exceptional opportunity to conduct original research with high-value practical relevance with Institute economists and external academic research partners. Anticipated start date is flexible but as early as April 2026.

Key Responsibilities
Primary responsibilities include designing and implementing survey instruments, developing sampling strategies, linking survey and administrative data, and conducting econometric analysis. The role requires the ability to write and present results from both a technical and non-technical perspective.

Required Qualifications
PhD in Economics, Finance, or closely related field (or demonstrated to be near completion).
Expertise in survey methodology and survey sampling techniques.
Experience working with large data sets.
Strong programming skills for data extraction, manipulation, and analysis (i.e. SQL, SAS, Python, or similar).
Expertise in statistical software such as Stata, R, or Python for econometric analysis.

Preferred Qualifications
Research experience in household finance, retirement security, financial planning, or longevity.
Familiarity with longitudinal data analysis methods.
Ability to communicate research findings to diverse audiences.