Assistant Professor in Applied Economics

Stony Brook; Stony Brook (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Stony Brook University invites applications for an Assistant Professor position in Applied Economics with an expected start date Fall 2027. The Department of Economics seeks candidates who will advance its national and global research impact and broaden interdisciplinary collaboration.

Candidate must have a PhD in Economics or expect to obtain one before start date; applications from diverse groups are encouraged.

Qualifications

• PhD in Economics or foreign equivalent expected before starting date.

Responsibilities

• Advance the department's research mission and broaden faculty research expertise.
• Foster interdisciplinary collaboration and strengthen the PhD program through recruitment of high-quality candidates.

Education

PhD in Economics or foreign equivalent

Job description

Stony Brook University: Provost Office: College of Arts & Sciences: Economics

Open Date

Oct 22, 2026

Deadline

Nov 22, 2026 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time

Description

The Department of Economics at Stony Brook University is seeking applicants for a position of Assistant Professor in Applied Economics with an expected starting date of Fall 2027.

The position will advance the national and global impact of the Department’s research mission, broaden faculty research expertise, encourage diverse perspectives, foster interdisciplinary collaboration, and strengthen the PhD program through broad recruitment of highly qualified candidates.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

PhD (or foreign equivalent) in Economics or the expectation of obtaining one before the starting date with high quality research and promising research agenda.

Stony Brook University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Applications from women, people of color, disabled persons and/or special disabled or veterans are especially welcome.

Informational URL: https://www.stonybrook.edu/economics/

The selected candidate must successfully clear a background investigation.

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About Stony Brook University:
Stony Brook is New York State’s flagship public research university and has been ranked the #1 public university in New York by US News & World Report in recent years. It is part of the State University of New York (SUNY) system, a center of academic excellence and an internationally recognized research institution that offers all students a world-class education. Stony Brook University is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities (AAU) and is classified as an R1 institution by the Carnegie Foundation, reflecting the highest level of research activity. As a leading institution in STEM, health sciences, and interdisciplinary research, Stony Brook offers faculty a rich, collaborative environment.