Harvard University POSITION DETAILS Title Urban Economics (Junior) School Harvard Kennedy School Department/Area POSITION DESCRIPTION The Harvard Kennedy School invites applications for a junior economist who studies urgent issues affecting cities and regions in the US and other contexts. Areas of research include housing, transportation, and infrastructure, or other topics that touch on issues of spatial importance in urban environments. Qualifications include a Ph.D. (received or expected by June 2027), strong evidence of a commitment to research, strong teaching skills and a demonstrated interest in public policy issues. Applicants should submit a cover letter, a C.V., a research statement, a description of past or planned teaching (along with teaching evaluations, if available), one or two representative research papers, and three letters of recommendation. Materials can be submitted online at: https://academicpositions.harvard.edu/postings/16730 Full consideration will be given to applications received before Nov. 1, 2026. BASIC QUALIFICATIONS Qualifications include a Ph.D. (received or expected by June 2027), strong evidence of a commitment to research, strong teaching skills and a demonstrated interest in public policy issues. ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS CONTACT INFORMATION Contact: Laura Medeiros Email: hksacademicpositions@hks.harvard.edu SALARY RANGE 165k – 185k REFERENCES Minimum Number of References Required: 3 Maximum Number of References Allowed: KEYWORDS Urban Economics Housing Transportation and Infrastructure Urban environments 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. SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). APPLICANT DOCUMENTS Required Documents Curriculum Vitae Cover Letter Statement of Teaching Philosophy Statement of Research Publication Optional Documents Publication 2 Course Evaluation Other Paper 1 Paper 2 If you apply for this position please say you saw it on Academicoxy

Harvard University

POSITION DETAILS

Title

Urban Economics (Junior)

School

Harvard Kennedy School

Department/Area

POSITION DESCRIPTION

The Harvard Kennedy School invites applications for a junior economist who studies urgent issues affecting cities and regions in the US and other contexts. Areas of research include housing, transportation, and infrastructure, or other topics that touch on issues of spatial importance in urban environments. Qualifications include a Ph.D. (received or expected by June 2027), strong evidence of a commitment to research, strong teaching skills and a demonstrated interest in public policy issues.

Applicants should submit a cover letter, a C.V., a research statement, a description of past or planned teaching (along with teaching evaluations, if available), one or two representative research papers, and three letters of recommendation.

Materials can be submitted online at:

https://academicpositions.harvard.edu/postings/16730

Full consideration will be given to applications received before Nov. 1, 2026.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

Qualifications include a Ph.D. (received or expected by June 2027), strong evidence of a commitment to research, strong teaching skills and a demonstrated interest in public policy issues.

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS

CONTACT INFORMATION

Contact: Laura Medeiros

Email: hksacademicpositions@hks.harvard.edu

SALARY RANGE

165k – 185k

REFERENCES

Minimum Number of References Required: 3

Maximum Number of References Allowed:

KEYWORDS

Urban Economics
Housing
Transportation and Infrastructure
Urban environments

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.