Postdoctoral Researcher
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The Wharton Workforce Futures Lab seeks a Postdoctoral Researcher to develop projects with Professor Corinne Low on improving workplaces for parents, reducing rigid gender roles at home, and challenging narratives that limit women’s workplace progress. The scholar will advance coauthored research and build a stronger research portfolio. The initial appointment is one year, with possible renewal based on satisfactory performance; the position is expected to begin July 1, 2027, though an earlier start may be considered.
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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 the post-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 $60 million Workplace Innovation Now (WIN) Challenge (https://urldefense.com/v3/\_\_https:/www.winchallenge.org/\_\_;!!IBzWLUs!RAgLx1uO4cyo-22CmGFNBR2UKMuhTl8mqoPAbEtvnNr-EkH0K3QzEkPeyQLdQaPQyZBcl9SGQ\_Q8ZW3eQaDkYADccrUbdA$) , receiving a $2.5 million grant to advance an innovative solution to help women thrive and everyone win in a rapidly changing workplace.
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.
Applications will be considered as they are received. The position is expected to begin as of July 1, 2027; an earlier start date may be considered. Please email [email protected] with any questions.
Application Requirements:
To apply, submit the following materials through our online application system:
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Cover letter
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Curriculum vitae
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Research statement
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Job Market paper
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Other selected paper(s) and/or publication(s) if available
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Contact information for three references who will automatically receive requests for letters of recommendation
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.
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