Postdoctoral Researcher

University of Pennsylvania; United (PA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania invites applications for a Postdoctoral Researcher in the Business Economics and Public Policy Department, based in Philadelphia, PA. The appointment is for one year with a possible renewal based on performance, working with the Wharton Workforce Futures Lab led by Professor Corinne Low.

The ideal candidate holds a Ph.D. in Economics or a related field, demonstrates strong coding skills, and has a proven research record.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Economics or a related field from an accredited institution.
• Strong capacity for research and excellent communication skills.
• Experience with field or lab experiments and coding.

Responsibilities

• Develop projects related to workplace innovation and gender economics.
• Collaborate with Professor Low and lab affiliates on coauthored work.
• Build a stronger research portfolio with an eye toward tenure-track positions.

Skills

Coding skills

Communication skills

Education

Ph.D. in Economics or related field

Job description

Postdoctoral Researcher

Location: Philadelphia, PA

Open Date: Oct 22, 2026

Deadline:

The Business Economics and Public Policy Department of The WhartonSchool at the University of Pennsylvania invites applications for aPostdoctoral Researcher with the Wharton Workforce Futures Labunder Professor Corinne Low.

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

The scholar would develop projects related to making workplacesbetter for parents, eliminating rigid gender roles at home, anddebunking narratives that restrict women's workplace progresstogether with Professor Low. Due to the funding model of thisposition, the scholar will be advancing coauthored work withProfessor Low and other lab affiliates. An ideal candidate isinterested in going on to a tenure track academic position anddeveloping a stronger research portfolio over the course of thepost-doc. Applicants with existing research in the area ofworkplace innovation and gender economics, along with experiencewith field or lab experiments, as well as strong coding skills, areencouraged to apply.

About the Lab

Wharton's Workforce Futures Lab will produce, test, and sharerigorous research on what makes workplaces work for all. Inpartnership with organizations, the Lab will study practicalworkplace innovations and rapidly translate pivotal academicfindings into tools that decision-makers can use. The WorkforceFutures Lab has been named one of the 18 awardees of the $60million https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.winchallenge.org/__;!!IBzWLUs!RAgLx1uO4cyo-22CmGFNBR2UKMuhTl8mqoPAbEtvnNr-EkH0K3QzEkPeyQLdQaPQyZBcl9SGQ_Q8ZW3eQaDkYADccrUbdA$ WorkplaceInnovation Now (WIN) Challenge, receiving a $2.5million grant to advance an innovative solution to helpwomen thrive and everyone win in a rapidly changingworkplace.

Qualifications

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

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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), citizenshipstatus, age, disability, veteran status or any class protectedunder applicable federal, state, or local law.

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