Postdoctoral Researcher

University of Pennsylvania; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Business Economics and Public Policy Department at the University of Pennsylvania invites applications for a Postdoctoral Researcher with the Wharton Workforce Futures Lab under Professor Corinne Low. The appointment will initially be for one year, with potential renewal based on performance.

The scholar will develop projects on making workplaces better for parents and on eliminating rigid gender roles at home, with coauthored work alongside Lab affiliates.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Economics or a related field from an accredited institution.
• Experience with field or lab experiments and strong coding skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop projects related to workplace innovations and gender economics.
• Collaborate with Professor Low and lab affiliates on coauthored work.
• Build a strong research portfolio with aim for a tenure-track position.

Skills

Coding skills

Research proficiency

Education

Ph.D. in Economics or related field

Job description

University of Pennsylvania: The Wharton School: The Wharton School - Business Economics and Public Policy

Location

Philadelphia, PA

Open Date

Oct 22, 2026

Description

The Business Economics and Public Policy Department of The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania invites applications for a Postdoctoral Researcher with the Wharton Workforce Futures Lab under Professor Corinne Low.

The position will be for an initial appointment of one year with a possible renewal based on satisfactory performance.

The scholar would develop projects related to making workplaces better for parents, eliminating rigid gender roles at home, and debunking narratives that restrict women’s workplace progress together with Professor Low. Due to the funding model of this position, the scholar will be advancing coauthored work with Professor Low and other lab affiliates. An ideal candidate is interested in going on to a tenure track academic position and developing a stronger research portfolio over the course of thepost-doc. Applicants with existing research in the area of workplace innovation and gender economics, along with experience with field or lab experiments, as well as strong coding skills, are encouraged to apply.

About the Lab

Wharton’s Workforce Futures Lab will produce, test, and share rigorous research on what makes workplaces work for all. In partnership with organizations, the Lab will study practical workplace innovations and rapidly translate pivotal academic findings into tools that decision-makers can use. The Workforce Futures Lab has been named one of the 18 awardees of the $60 million Workplace Innovation Now (WIN) Challenge , receiving a $2.5 million grant to advance an innovative solution to help women thrive and everyone win in a rapidly changing workplace.

Qualifications

Candidates should show outstanding capacity for research, as well as excellent communication skills. Applicants must have a Ph.D. in Economics or a related field from an accredited institution.

The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin (including shared ancestry or ethnic characteristics), citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status or any class protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.