JOE Listings (Job Openings for Economists)

February 1, 2026 - July 31, 2026

The University of Iowa

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Tippie College of Business
Department of Finance
Postdoctoral Research Scholar

JOE ID Number: 2026-01_111477407
Date Posted: 04/06/2026
Date Inactive: 04/13/2026
Position Title/Short Description
Title: Postdoctoral Research Scholar
Section: US: Other Academic (Visiting or Temporary)
Location: Iowa City, Iowa, UNITED STATES
JEL Classification: 00 -- 00 - Default: Any Field
Keywords:
Risk Management & Insurance
health insurance
life insurance
Salary Range: 75,000
Full Text of JOE Listing:

The Vaughan Institute of Risk Management & Insurance and the Department of Finance within the Tippie College of Business at the University of Iowa invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Scholar starting in August 2026. We are particularly seeking candidates with research interests in health insurance and/or life insurance, but will also consider candidates with other insurance or risk management-related backgrounds.

Candidates must have received (or expect to receive) a Ph.D. within the last two years (i.e., doctoral degree conferred no earlier than May 2024).

Applications should be submitted via the Jobs@UIOWA site: https://jobs.uiowa.edu/jobSearch/postdoc/

The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, or associational preferences.

Application Requirements:
  • External Application Link
Application deadline: 04/13/2026