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Massachusetts Institute of Technology

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MIT Energy Initiative
MIT CEEPR
Postdoctoral Associate

JOE ID Number: 2023-02_111473263
Date Posted: 11/10/2023
Date Inactive: 01/31/2024
Position Title/Short Description
Title: Postdoctoral Associate
Section: US: Other Academic (Visiting or Temporary)
Location: Cambridge, Massachusetts, UNITED STATES
JEL Classifications:
H -- Public Economics
L -- Industrial Organization
Q -- Agricultural and Natural Resource Economics; Environmental and Ecological Economics
R -- Urban, Rural, Regional, Real Estate, and Transportation Economics
I -- Health, Education, and Welfare
Keywords:
Energy economics
Environmental economics
Human health
Economic analysis
Transportation policy
Aviation
Real Estate
Economic modeling
machine learning
AI
Full Text of JOE Listing:

We seek candidates looking to assume a position in energy and environmental economics analysis. The associate will work with Professor Christopher Knittel on research related to energy and environmental economics, including topics such as the impacts of aircraft noise on real estate values, consumer preferences in transportation, and the value of environmental amenities. Responsibilities may include preparing data for analysis, carrying out data analysis, and presenting research results.

This position is a 1 year full-time appointment.

Required: Ph.D. or equivalent international degree in Economics, finance, or related fields; strong empirical economics research skills and programming experience; English language proficiency, excellent skills in communication, presentation, and technical writing; self-motivation.

Preferred: Demonstrated interest in research focusing on energy and environmental economics and industrial organization.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Early application is strongly recommended.

Interested candidates may email their application documents to ceepr@mit.edu and a copy (in cc) to tones@mit.edu with the subject line: "MIT CEEPR Postdoc Application.” Other questions may also be emailed here. Note that Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the US. Some visa sponsorship may be available, but advanced visa types, such as H1B, are not.

Application Requirements:
  • Letters of Reference
  • Job Market Paper
  • Cover Letter
  • CV
Application deadline: 01/31/2024
Reference Instructions:
If you do not want to use JOE for reference letters, Reference Letters may be emailed separately and directly to ceepr@mit.edu (with a cc to tones@mit.edu) by the letter writer if needed - please include the job applicant's full name (intended person that the reference letter supports) in the email body.
Application Instructions:
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Early application is strongly recommended.

Interested candidates may email their application documents (4 items - CV, Cover Letter, Job Market Paper, and Letters of Reference) to ceepr@mit.edu and a copy (in cc) to tones@mit.edu with the subject line: "MIT CEEPR Postdoc Application 2024.” Reference Letters may be emailed separately and directly to these addresses by the letter writer if needed - please include the job applicant's full name (intended person that the reference letter supports) in the email body. Any other questions that you may have about this position may also be submitted to these addresses.

Please also apply on the MIT HR link included.