JOE Listings (Job Openings for Economists)

February 1, 2026 - July 31, 2026

Council of Economic Advisers, The White House

Economist

JOE ID Number: 2026-01_111477422
Date Posted: 04/21/2026
Position Title/Short Description
Title: Economist
Section: Full-Time Nonacademic
Location: Washington, District of Columbia, UNITED STATES
JEL Classification: 00 -- 00 - Default: Any Field
Keywords:
Macroeconomics
Microeconomics
Health economics
Labor
Trade
International
Full Text of JOE Listing:

The White House Council of Economic Advisers is seeking recent economics PhDs for one-year appointments to advise the President and the Administration on economic policy.

Faculty members may be able to retain salary and benefits from their home institution.

Eligibility limited to U.S. Citizens. More information is available here: https://www.whitehouse.gov/cea/information-resources/.

Application Requirements:
  • Application Instructions Below
Application deadline: 05/31/2026
Application Instructions:
Please send CVs to recruiting@cea.eop.gov with the subject line: "[Last name]: Economist application".