Predoctoral Research Fellow in Environmental Economics

10-Oct-2024

Predoctoral Research Fellow in Environmental Economics

University Administration

67110BR

Job Summary

The Salata Institute for Climate and Sustainability at Harvard University is recruiting its inaugural cohort of Predoctoral Fellows to support the research of affiliated faculty. The Salata Institute draws from expertise across the University to pursue real-world solutions to address the climate crisis.

Fellows will be given one-year appointment beginning in the Fall of 2025 with the possibility of renewal for a second year upon mutual agreement. Each fellow will work with 1-2 faculty mentors on research projects that cover a broad range of environmental economics topics and methods. Faculty mentors for this program will include Ishan Nath, Anna Russo, Wolfram Schlenker, and Charles Taylor. 

This is a one year term position beginning September 2025 with the possibility of renewal

Position Description

An important goal of the fellowship is to prepare fellows for doctoral research in environmental economics or related fields. Fellows will be exposed to a range of research tasks, including:

• Writing code to clean, process, visualize, and analyze data.
• Assisting with estimating structural models.
• Conducting literature reviews.
• Producing figures, tables, and slides for presentations and working papers.

Faculty mentors are committed to the mentorship and professional development of the fellows and to fostering a supportive, collaborative, and fun research environment.Fellows will be expected to work full-time, in-person at Harvard in Cambridge, Massachusetts, where they are encouraged to attend events and seminars and take courses (in the Economics department or at the Harvard Kennedy School).

Basic Qualifications

Candidates MUST meet the following basic qualifications to be considered for this role:

Anticipated bachelor’s degree by summer 2025 and a strong quantitative background in economics, math, statistics, and/or computer science.

Additional Qualifications and Skills

• Experience with programming, data science, and geospatial analysis (especially R, Stata, Julia, MATLAB, or Python).
• An enthusiasm for empirical research and an interest in pursuing a PhD in economics or related fields (e.g., public policy).
• An ability to work independently and with attention to detail.
• Effective communication skills and an ability to work in a collaborative environment.

Additional Information

• We will be filling three positions for the same role. 
• Interested candidates should submit a letter of interest (under one page), including a reference to specific topics, fields, or methods of interest and a resume/CV.
• Fellows will receive an annual salary of $60,000 and benefits.
• Harvard University is unable to offer visa sponsorship. International applicants will be considered only if they are authorized to work in the United States.
• Applicants should hold or plan to receive an undergraduate degree by the summer of 2025.
• Candidates who advance to later stages of the process may also be asked to complete a coding exercise and provide contact information for a reference who can speak to their research skills and interests.

• This position will have a 3-month orientation and review period. 

The health of our workforce is a priority for Harvard University. With that in mind, we strongly encourage all employees to be up to date on CDC-recommended vaccines. 

Work Format Details

This position is based primarily on-campus, in Massachusetts. This may include in-person during emergency situations (if applicable). Additional details will be discussed during the interview process. Certain visa types may limit work location. Individuals must meet work location sponsorship requirements prior to employment.

Benefits

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• Paid Time Off: 3-4 weeks of accrued vacation time per year (3 weeks for support staff and 4 weeks for administrative/professional staff), 12 accrued sick days per year, 12.5 holidays plus a Winter Recess in December/January, 3 personal days per year (prorated based on date of hire), and up to 12 weeks of paid leave for new parents who are primary care givers.
• Health and Welfare: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits, disability and life insurance programs, along with voluntary benefits. Most coverage begins as of your start date.
• Work/Life and Wellness: Child and elder/adult care resources including on campus childcare centers, Employee Assistance Program, and wellness programs related to stress management, nutrition, meditation, and more.
• Retirement: University-funded retirement plan with contributions from 5% to 15% of eligible compensation, based on age and earnings with full vesting after 3 years of service.
• Tuition Assistance Program: Competitive program including $40 per class at the Harvard Extension School and reduced tuition through other participating Harvard graduate schools.
• Tuition Reimbursement: Program that provides 75% to 90% reimbursement up to $5,250 per calendar year for eligible courses taken at other accredited institutions.
• Professional Development: Programs and classes at little or no cost, including through the Harvard Center for Workplace Development and LinkedIn Learning.
• Commuting and Transportation: Various commuter options handled through the Parking Office, including discounted parking, half-priced public transportation passes and pre-tax transit passes, biking benefits, and more.
• Harvard Facilities Access, Discounts and Perks: Access to Harvard athletic and fitness facilities, libraries, campus events, credit union, and more, as well as discounts to various types of services (legal, financial, etc.) and cultural and leisure activities throughout metro-Boston.

Job Function

Academic

Department Office Location

USA - MA - Cambridge

Job Code

100944 Fellow (Admin)

Work Format

On-Site

Sub-Unit

Interfaculty Initiatives

Salary Grade

090

Department

Salata Institute for Climate & Sustainability

Union

00 - Non Union, Exempt or Temporary

Time Status

Full-time

Pre-Employment Screening

Education, Identity

Schedule

Full time. Monday through Friday. 35 hours per week. 

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EEO Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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