Postdoctoral Associate - Political Design for Effective Government

Description

Professors Alan Gerber, Gregory Huber, and Josh Kalla at the Yale Institution for Social and Policy Studies (ISPS) seek postdoctoral research associates for a one-year, full-time appointment beginning July 1, 2026. Projects will be funded by the Democratic Innovations Program's new Political Design for Effective Government Project.

Research projects will likely include, but are not limited to, field experiments using informational interventions to improve government performance, measurement of bureaucratic and officeholder quality and careers, designing politically viable general interest policy proposals, elite surveys, and developing political economy models of government performance.

Job responsibilities will be tailored to the strengths of the successful applicants and will likely include assisting with research projects involving researchers at multiple institutions, data collection and management, and data analysis.

Qualifications

Technical skills such as computer programming, database management, or a math background are highly desirable. Excellent organizational skills, experience using computer databases and statistical software, and coursework in statistical methods are essential. Project management experience is a plus. PhD or equivalent degree at time of hire is required. Salary is negotiable.

Application Instructions

Application materials include a cover letter, current C.V., copy of graduate transcripts, 2 letters of recommendation, and one writing sample.