JOE Listings (Job Openings for Economists)
February 1, 2026 - July 31, 2026
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Position Title/Short Description
Section: US: Other Academic (Visiting or Temporary)
Location: Cambridge, Massachusetts, UNITED STATES
JEL Classifications:
Q5 -- Environmental Economics
Q -- Agricultural and Natural Resource Economics; Environmental and Ecological Economics
Q4 -- Energy
R -- Urban, Rural, Regional, Real Estate, and Transportation Economics
F -- International Economics
L -- Industrial Organization
Keywords:
Applied Econometrics
energy transition
critical minerals
mining
international trade
EV subsidies
Full Text of JOE Listing:
The MIT Center for Energy and Environmental Policy Research (CEEPR) is seeking a motivated post-doctoral associate to work on the mining and processing of minerals related to the energy transition. The Postdoctoral Associate will work Christopher Knittel (Sloan School of Management and CEEPR). The project will develop empirical models of supply, demand, and international trade conditions for minerals required for the energy transition. These models will be based on both the economic incentives created by markets and the physical constraints of mining operations. The project will then use these models to understand the impact of different policies on market outcomes, such as EV subsidies, domestic content requirements, trade policies, amongst others.
Qualifications
Recent PhD in Economics (or related discipline) with a clear interest in mining and the energy transition
Experience and competency in quantitative analysis, including applied econometrics
Experience in applied theoretical modeling a plus
Proficient at statistical software, e.g., STATA, R, Python
Must be able to work in a team environment and interact with diverse stakeholders
Strong communication skills (both written and verbal), including strong listening skills
Strong organizational, time management and problem-solving skills, while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail
Application Requirements:
- External Application URL and Instructions Below
- Letters of Reference Instructions Below
Reference Instructions:
Application Instructions:
In addition you may also email ceepr@mit.edu with your materials:
Please submit your application as a single PDF file with the subject line: Postdoctoral application – [Your name]. All applications must include:
A brief cover letter including date of availability, suitability and motivation for the role, including your interest in this project, qualifications or related experience, general research/goals statement;
The candidate's Job Market paper
Detailed curriculum vitae (CV);
Official or unofficial copy of diploma(s)/university certificate(s); and
Please send 3 reference letters - Referees may send letters to ceepr@mit.edu directly with the subject line: Reference Letter for Postdoctoral application – [Candidate name]