Yale University

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The post-doctoral associate will teach one undergraduate course; pursue their own research on state capacity, regulatory reform, economic growth, or institutional design; and help organize an annual conference and speaker series. The post-doctoral associate is expected to be in residence during the academic year and present their research at Yale. This is a one-year position, renewable for a second year based on funding and performance.

The Yale State Capacity and Economic Dynamism Center, directed by Professors Joshua Kalla, Zachary Liscow, and David Schleicher, is an interdisciplinary research group exploring evidence-based solutions to America's economic and political challenges The Center unites social scientists and legal scholars to study institutional design and reform for more effective governance. Research focuses on how political processes shape policy and examines how regulatory barriers, procedural obstacles, and institutional choices—influenced by politics and public opinion—limit capacity to build essential housing, infrastructure, and investments. The Center investigates policy reforms that reduce costs, expand opportunity, and promote innovation. Through rigorous empirical analysis and cross-disciplinary collaboration, it bridges academic research and real-world policy implementation, fostering dialogue among scholars, policymakers, and practitioners across the political spectrum committed to effective, evidence-based governance.