PositionDetails
Title Urban Economics (Junior)
School Harvard Kennedy School
Department/AreaPosition Description The Harvard Kennedy School invites applications for a junior economist who studies urgent issues affecting cities and regions in the US and other contexts. Areas of research include housing, transportation, and infrastructure, or other topics that touch on issues of spatial importance in urban environments. Qualifications include a Ph.D. (received or expected by June 2027), strong evidence of a commitment to research, strong teaching skills and a demonstrated interest in public policy issues.
Applicants should submit a cover letter, a C.V., a research statement, a description of past or planned teaching (along with teaching evaluations, if available), one or two representative research papers, and three letters of recommendation.
Materials can be submitted online at:
https://academicpositions.harvard.edu/postings/16730Full consideration will be given to applications received before Nov. 1, 2026.
Basic Qualifications Qualifications include a Ph.D. (received or expected by June 2027), strong evidence of a commitment to research, strong teaching skills and a demonstrated interest in public policy issues.
Additional QualificationsSpecial InstructionsContact Information Laura Medeiros
Contact Email [email protected] Salary Range 165k - 185k
Minimum Number of References Required 3
Maximum Number of References AllowedKeywords Urban Economics
Housing
Transportation and Infrastructure
Urban environments
