Postdoctoral Scholar: Economic Inequality Research (Hybrid)

The City University of New York; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 81,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

The City University of New York Graduate Center seeks a Research Associate (Postdoctoral Scholar) to advance studies on economic inequality. The role offers opportunity to work with Professor Branko Milankovic and Stone Center scholars, with a two‑year full‑time appointment beginning August 2027.

Responsibilities include independent research, collaboration with senior scholars, and public dissemination through Center channels. A Doctoral degree and strong quantitative methods are required.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in a related field and demonstrated research ability.
• Ph.D. in economics, history, sociology, political science, demography, public policy, or a related social science discipline.
• Completed Ph.D. no more than seven years prior to the application date; by late‑August 2027.
• Research portfolio showing empirical, methodological, or theoretical work on socio‑economic inequality.
• High level of technical skill and experience with quantitative methods.

Responsibilities

• Conduct academic research and assist faculty, staff, and students.
• Develop research plans, collect and analyze data, publish findings.
• Collaborate with internal and external colleagues.
• Publish and present research outputs.
• Engage with Stone Center postdocs and communications team.

Skills

Quantitative methods

Research communication

Data analysis

Education

Doctoral degree in related field

Ph.D. in economics, history, sociology, political science, demography, public policy

Job description

The City University of New York Graduate Center seeks a Research Associate (Postdoctoral Scholar) to advance studies on economic inequality. The role offers opportunity to work with Professor Branko Milankovic and Stone Center scholars, with a two‑year full‑time appointment beginning August 2027.

Responsibilities include independent research, collaboration with senior scholars, and public dissemination through Center channels. A Doctoral degree and strong quantitative methods are required.