Open Positions

Join our research team! Are you a data ninja with a background in economics or computer science, who wants to learn cutting edge analysis methods that are highly valued in research and the private sector, but aren't currently taught in Econ PhD programs, all while working on important development problems? We want to hear from you. Send a CV, transcript, single-authored writing sample and code sample, and describe your reasons for applying for this position and any particular skills that you bring to the table.

Econ / CS postdocs! If you are an Econ student with significant experience with machine learning, or a CS student interested in applying machine learning methods to major problems in development economics, consider applying to the Neukom Fellows Program, a 3-year funded postdoc position may be available. Sam Asher and I work with enormous datasets describing socioeconomic change in India at a highly local level; the data and questions are very well suited for application of new tools in computer science. Candidates should be finishing a degree in CS, Econ, or something closely related. If you are interested, send me an email describing your research interests and portfolio.