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Salata Institute Predoctoral Research Fellowship in Environmental Economics in Cambridge, Massachusetts at Harvard University

NewSalary: $60000
Harvard University
Cambridge, Massachusetts, 02163, United States
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Harvard University
Position
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TitleSalata Institute Predoctoral Research Fellowship in Environmental Economics
SchoolFaculty of Arts and Sciences
Department/AreaSalata Institute
Position Description
The Salata Institute for Climate and Sustainability at Harvard University is recruiting Predoctoral Fellows to support the research of affiliated faculty. Fellows will be given a one-year appointment beginning in the summer of 2027 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 and agricultural economics topics and methods. Faculty mentors for this program will include Ishan Nath, Anna Russo, and Wolfram Schlenker.
An important goal of the fellowship is to prepare fellows for doctoral research. Fellows will be exposed to a range of research tasks across various stages of the research process. 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, at Salata, and/or at the Kennedy School). Fellows will receive competitive salary and benefits. International applicants are welcome to apply.

Basic Qualifications
Applicants should hold or plan to receive an undergraduate degree by the summer of 2027.

Additional Qualifications
Competitive candidates will have:
• A strong quantitative background in economics, math, statistics, and/or computer science
• 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.

Special Instructions
Interested candidates should submit a letter of interest (under one page) including a discussion of specific topics, fields, or methods of interest, contact information for a reference who can speak to research skills and interests, a resume/CV, and transcripts from all postsecondary education. All materials should also be e-mailed to salatapredocs@gmail.com. In case a candidate has written a research paper (honor thesis, etc), please upload it when applying.
Contact Information
Salata Predocs Hiring Team
Contact Emailsalatapredocs@gmail.com
Salary Range
$60,000
Minimum Number of References Required
Maximum Number of References Allowed
Keywords
Climate
Agriculture
Economics
Environment
Empirical
Structural
Applied
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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    Applicant Documents
    Required Documents
    1. Curriculum Vitae
    2. Cover Letter
    3. Transcript
    4. List of References
    Optional Documents
    1. Paper 1

    Job Location

    Cambridge, Massachusetts, 02163, United States

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