JOE Listings (Job Openings for Economists)

August 1, 2026 - January 31, 2027

University of Notre Dame

College of Arts and Letters
Economics
Assistant Research Professor

JOE ID Number: 2026-02_111477697
Date Posted: 08/26/2026
Position Title/Short Description
Title: Assistant Research Professor
Section: US: Other Academic (Visiting or Temporary)
Location: NOTRE DAME, Indiana, UNITED STATES
JEL Classifications:
00 -- 00 - Default: Any Field
H -- Public Economics
I -- Health, Education, and Welfare
J -- Labor and Demographic Economics
R -- Urban, Rural, Regional, Real Estate, and Transportation Economics
Keywords:
Economics
Research
Mission
Poverty
Statistics
Mathematics
Crime
Violence
Conflict
Education
Health
Housing
Full Text of JOE Listing:

The Wilson Sheehan Lab for Economic Opportunities (LEO) within the University of Notre Dame’s Department of Economics seeks research faculty at the rank of assistant research professor. The ideal candidate has evidence of excellence in research, with experience in the design, execution, or evaluation of randomized controlled trials. The successful candidate will develop and maintain a portfolio of LEO-related research projects. There are no teaching responsibilities. The position is non-tenure track. Assistant research professors are ordinarily appointed for one-year, renewable terms; associate and full research professors are ordinarily appointed for multi-year terms. A PhD in Economics or a closely related field is required. ABD eligible if PhD is awarded by July 1, 2027.

The University of Notre Dame seeks to attract, develop, and retain the highest quality faculty, staff, and administration. The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate based on race, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or age in employment. Moreover, Notre Dame prohibits discrimination against veterans or disabled qualified individuals, and complies with 41 CFR 60-741.5(a) and 41 CFR 60-300.5(a). We strongly encourage applications from candidates attracted to a university with a Catholic identity.

Application Requirements:
  • External Application URL and Instructions Below
Application deadline: 01/31/2027
Application Instructions:
Applicants should submit materials to Interfolio at https://apply.interfolio.com/191572. LEO is a research center dedicated to reducing poverty and improving lives in the United States through evidence-based programs and policies. Learn more at leo.nd.edu.