JOE Listings (Job Openings for Economists)
August 1, 2026 - January 31, 2027
Mansueto Institute for Urban Innovation at the University of Chicago
Position Title/Short Description
Section: US: Other Academic (Visiting or Temporary)
Location: Chicago, Illinois, UNITED STATES
JEL Classification: 00 -- 00 - Default: Any Field
Keywords:
sociology
political science
economics
data science
urban fellowship
cities
University of Chicago
urban development
Full Text of JOE Listing:
The Mansueto Institute for Urban Innovation invites applications for Postdoctoral Fellowship appointments for the 2027-28 academic year. We welcome individuals from a variety of disciplines who are interested in building a scholarly understanding of cities.
The fellowship provides exceptional emergent scholars with a unique nurturing environment that includes advanced technical training, a platform for interdisciplinary research, mentoring by senior faculty, and a community of people working on issues impacting cities from a diversity of areas and perspectives.
Postdoctoral fellows come to us with a variety of backgrounds, including traditional social science disciplines such as but not limited to economics, political science, and sociology, as well as allied disciplines such as public policy and data science.
Institute Postdoctoral Fellowships are full-time appointments, typically for a maximum of two years with annual extensions by common agreement. Positions are structured between the Mansueto Institute and one of the University of Chicago’s Departments or Schools.
Institute fellows will enjoy:
The freedom to pursue their own original research and projects
A discretionary budget for research expenses and relocation costs
Interdisciplinary career development, mentorship, and support
Full access to the university’s scholarly community and resources
Deadline: December 6, 2026, at 5:00 pm CST.
Application Requirements:
- External Application URL and Instructions Below
- Letters of Reference Instructions Below
- Letters of Reference Link
Reference Instructions:
Application Instructions:
A cover letter specifying the candidate’s specific interest in the Institute’s mission and their proposed academic Department or School at the University of Chicago, including a faculty member (or members) with whom they would like to work
A one-page research statement, specifying their intended work at the Institute and how it is expected to advance urban scholarship
An up-to-date CV, including links to current work and projects
Three letters of reference. Letters of reference may also be submitted via Interfolio using ehlee@uchicago.edu as the contact or sent directly to ehlee@uchicago.edu by the recommender.