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Title	Applied Micro and Social Policy Search
School	Harvard Kennedy School
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Position Description	Harvard Kennedy School seeks an applied microeconomist of the highest distinction to appoint as a tenured professor of public policy. The successful candidate will be a scholar whose research and teaching focus on the economics of social policy, including but not limited to labor markets, social insurance, transfer programs, poverty, immigration, education and criminal justice. Candidates should have a demonstrated interest in applying their research to the practice of public policy. Requirements include a doctorate in economics and a strong capacity to integrate methods and insights across disciplinary boundaries. Applicants should submit a letter of interest and curriculum vitae to Professor Amitabh Chandra, Search Committee Chair, through the application page. The committee will begin reviewing applications on November 1, 2026. Applications will be considered until the position is filled. Harvard University is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination. We seek talent from all parts of society and the world, and we strive to ensure everyone at Harvard thrives. Our differences help our community advance Harvard’s academic purposes. Harvard has an equal employment opportunity policy that outlines our commitment to prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, religion, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or identified in the university’s non-discrimination policy. Harvard’s equal employment opportunity policy and non-discrimination policy help all community members participate fully in work and campus life free from harassment and discrimination.
Basic Qualifications	Requirements include a doctorate in economics and a strong capacity to integrate methods and insights across disciplinary boundaries.
Additional Qualifications	The successful candidate will be a scholar whose research and teaching focus on the economics of social policy, including but not limited to labor markets, social insurance, transfer programs, poverty, immigration, education and criminal justice.
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Contact Information	Laura Medeiros
Contact Email	hksacademicpositions@hks.harvard.edu
Salary Range	Negotiable
Minimum Number of References Required	0
Maximum Number of References Allowed
Keywords	labor markets social insurance transfer programs poverty immigration education criminal justice public policy

EEO/Non-Discrimination Commitment Statement

Harvard University is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination. We seek talent from all parts of society and the world, and we strive to ensure everyone at Harvard thrives. Our differences help our community advance Harvard’s academic purposes.

Harvard has an equal employment opportunity policy that outlines our commitment to prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, religion, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or identified in the university’s non-discrimination policy. Harvard’s equal employment opportunity policy and non-discrimination policy help all community members participate fully in work and campus life free from harassment and discrimination.

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