Columbia University

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Postdoctoral Research Scholar in Economics at Columbia University working under the supervision of Professor Joseph Stiglitz

One or more postdoctoral research scholar positions in economics are being offered through Columbia University to be supervised by Professor Stiglitz. The appointments will last up to one year in duration, and occasionally, subject to the availability of funds, may be renewed for a second year.

The postdoctoral research scholars will conduct their own research on a broad range of topics:
Corporate and public power, labor and wages, and the economics of inequality
Inequality and its relationship with macroeconomics and market power, particularly in the labor market
Macroeconomics, including research on the causes of deep economic downturns and structural transformations
Macroeconomic externalities and the interconnections between financial and other markets
Inflation, the role of expectations, and the effects of deep uncertainty on macroeconomic fluctuations and debt crises
Market power, misinformation, and disinformation, including in the media, their implications for systemic economic performance, and appropriate policy responses

Industrial Policy:
Industrial policies, especially their design and implementation.
Artificial intelligence, its effects on macroeconomic dynamics, income distribution, and long-term growth
Sovereign Debt:
Sovereign Debt markets, including the implications of the design of sovereign debt contracts for debt sustainability.
Financing for development
The international financial architecture and sovereign debt crisis resolution

Compensation and Application Process

The salary, benefits, and research funds for the position will be competitive with other postdoctoral research scholars.

Columbia University is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran

Application Requirements:
Application Instructions Below
Letters of Reference Instructions Below

Application deadline: 11/25/2026

Reference Instructions:

Reference letters should be submitted directly by the referee to cupostdoc@gsb.columbia.edu..

Application Instructions:

For consideration submit your CV, cover letter describing research plans, job market paper, and three references to cupostdoc@gsb.columbia.edu. The deadline for applications is November 25, 2027.
Selected candidates will be interviewed virtually. The appointments are scheduled to begin as early as July 2027.