Stanford University, Hoover Institution

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Research Fellowship in State and Local Economic Policy
Opportunities for Postdoctoral Research Fellows

The Hoover Institution’s State and Local Governance Initiative, based at Stanford University, is seeking highly motivated Postdoctoral Research Fellows to join our team focused on state and local economic policy. Our team of economists studies a wide range of policy topics, including public finance and pensions, taxation and economic development, workforce training, homelessness, and electricity markets. We are currently hiring Postdoctoral Research Fellows in each of these policy areas. The anticipated starting date is summer of 2024, but exceptional candidates will be considered for earlier start dates.

Our team offers a unique opportunity to collaborate with Stanford University and Hoover Institution scholars and to publish unique empirical research. The team’s model is based on data-sharing partnerships with state and local government agencies; these partnerships enable us to access administrative data that are not publicly available and to publish novel research with rigorously evidence-based policy recommendations. This model not only leads to research publishable in high-quality journals, but also helps ensure that the research is influential with relevant policymakers.

Three unique resources frame this opportunity:

1. The Hoover Library and Archives affords Fellows access to the richest private archive collections in the United States. With nearly one million volumes and more than six thousand archival collections from 171 countries, the Hoover Library and Archives is a national and international center for primary-source documentation and research on problems of political, economic, and social change.
2.Research Fellows are able to draw on the experience of outstanding Senior Fellows, Research Fellows and scholars at the Hoover Institution and Stanford University.
3. Access to Stanford University resources such as the University library, supercomputing clusters, and other research tools.

Core Responsibilities:

*Research: Undertake independent research on state and local economic policies, with a focus on areas such as labor economics, public finance, economic development, fiscal policy, or energy policy. Perform quantitative and qualitative analysis using economic models and data analysis tools. Use these analyses to evaluate the impact of various economic policies at the state and local levels.

*Publication and Communication: Author or co-author academic papers and policy briefs. Present research findings at conferences, public events, and to policymakers.

*Collaboration: Collaborate on research with other members of the State and Local Governance Initiative, and participate in group activities, including weekly in-person meetings and attendance at Stanford, Hoover, and group conferences.

*Mentorship: Contribute to the academic growth of predocs and other junior researchers, guiding them in their own research projects.

Requirements:

*A Ph.D. in Economics, Finance, or Accounting by the start date.
*A high degree of proficiency in quantitative research methodologies and data analysis software such as STATA, R, Python, etc.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to publish research in academic journals and to present research findings to a variety of audiences.
Proven ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
Self-motivated, with a strong work ethic and a commitment to continuous learning and improvement.
The successful candidate will demonstrate a deep interest in state and local economic policy, a commitment to rigorous analysis, and a passion for contributing to meaningful policy changes. This is a full-time, two-year position with the potential for renewal. All candidates for this role will need to be willing to work full-time from the Stanford University campus.

The expected pay range for this position is $85,000 to $110,000 per annum. Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for a position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location, and external market pay for comparable jobs.

To apply, please submit:

*A curriculum vitae
*A cover letter
*A job market paper

Completed applications must be submitted online.

Application deadline: DECEMBER 1, 2023

Please direct questions to Nayna Kaushek at nayna@stanford.edu.

The Hoover Institution is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.