Yale Research Initiative on Innovation and Scale Y-RISE Postdoctoral Associate 2025-26
Yale Research Initiative on Innovation and Scale Y-RISE Postdoctoral Associate 2025-26
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The Yale Research Initiative on Innovation and Scale (YRISE) at the Whitney and Betty MacMillan Center for International and Area Studies at Yale University seeks to appoint a PostDoctoral Associate starting in theacademic year. This is a oneyear appointment with a possibility of renewal for up to three years conditional on satisfactory progress and performance. Candidates must have research and training experience in social sciences or public policy.
This position will focus on developing a research and policy agenda focused on the complexities that arise when taking development interventions to scale. With the complexities of scale as a central interest research and policy activities may span a broad range of topics such aswater sanitation and hygiene; migrant integration and livelihoods; electrification energy and the environment; agricultural extensions; transportation; housing and infrastructure; reducing genderbased violence; delivery of physical health mental health and education services; climate change adaptation; and income generation. The successful candidate will work closely with Professor Ahmed Mushfiq Mobarak and have the opportunity to collaborate with leading researchers who are part of the YRISE affiliate network. See the full list of network affiliates here: salary for this position is commensurate with experience and complies with the Yale Office of Postdoctoral Affairs compensation policy and includes a benefits package.
Theresponsibilities in this position could include but are not limited to:
- Developing new research projects in partnership with YRISE
- Engaging in research and primary data collection activities in partnership with YRISE
- Teaching up to two courses each year
Requirements:
A Ph.D. in economics public policy or other quantitative social science disciplines such as political science demography by the time of appointment.
Attention to detail and advanced writing and presentation skills for communicating policy lessons.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full Time
