Assistant Professor (Urban Economics)

Harvard Kennedy School of Government; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The Harvard Kennedy School invites applications for a junior economist who studies urgent issues affecting cities and regions in the US and other contexts. Areas of research include housing, transportation, and infrastructure, or other topics that touch on issues of spatial importance in urban environments.

Applicants should submit a cover letter, a C.V., a research statement, a description of past or planned teaching (along with teaching evaluations, if available), one or two representative

Qualifications

• Ph.D. by June 2027 or expected by then.
• Strong commitment to research.
• Strong teaching skills.
• Demonstrated interest in public policy issues.

Skills

Strong teaching skills

Commitment to research

Interest in public policy issues

Education

Ph.D. by June 2027

Job description

The Harvard Kennedy School invites applications forajunior economist who studies urgent issues affecting cities and regions in the US and other contexts. Areas of research include housing, transportation, and infrastructure, or other topics that touch on issues of spatial importance in urban environments.Qualifications include a Ph.D. (received or expected by June 2027), strong evidence of a commitment to research, strong teaching skills and a demonstrated interest in public policy issues.

Applicants should submit a cover letter, a C.V., a research statement, a description of past or planned teaching (along with teaching evaluations, if available), one or two representative research papers, and three letters of recommendation.

Full consideration will be given to applications received before Nov. 1, 2026.

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