Position
Details
Title
Applied Micro and Social Policy Search
School
Harvard Kennedy School
Department/Area
Position Description
Harvard Kennedy School seeks an applied microeconomist of the highest distinction to appoint as a tenured professor of public policy. The successful candidate will be a scholar whose research and teaching focus on the economics of social policy, including but not limited to labor markets, social insurance, transfer programs, poverty, immigration, education and criminal justice. Candidates should have a demonstrated interest in applying their research to the practice of public policy. Requirements include a doctorate in economics and a strong capacity to integrate methods and insights across disciplinary boundaries.
Applicants should submit a letter of interest and curriculum vitae to Professor Amitabh Chandra, Search Committee Chair, through the application page.
The committee will begin reviewing applications on November 1, 2026. Applications will be considered until the position is filled.
Basic Qualifications
Requirements include a doctorate in economics and a strong capacity to integrate methods and insights across disciplinary boundaries.
Additional Qualifications
The successful candidate will be a scholar whose research and teaching focus on the economics of social policy, including but not limited to labor markets, social insurance, transfer programs, poverty, immigration, education and criminal justice.
Special Instructions
Contact Information
Laura Medeiros
Contact Email
hksacademicpositions@hks.harvard.edu
Salary Range
Negotiable
Minimum Number of References Required
0
Maximum Number of References Allowed
Keywords
labor markets
social insurance
transfer programs
poverty
immigration
education
criminal justice
public policy
