Postdoctoral Fellow in Business (Harvard University)

Position Overview We are inviting applications for a postdoctoral fellowship position. The prospective postdoctoral fellow will work with faculty and students conducting research on health care markets, policy, and regulation. During the one- or two-year fellowship, the fellow will collaborate on ongoing research covering topics such as: Insurance markets Drug pricing Provider pricing Vertical integration of healthcare organizations Regulation of health care markets The fellow will also have time for their own complementary research, and access to data sources will be facilitated in support of their work. The fellow will be supervised by Professor Leemore Dafny. Appointment is scheduled to begin July 1, 2026, renewable for a second year based on mutual agreement. Basic Qualifications Applicants must have: A Ph.D. in economics, public policy, or a closely related field All degree requirements completed prior to start date Ph.D. not more than 5 years prior to fellowship start date Strong analytical and programming skills Preferred completion of graduate industrial organization coursework in economics Strong teamwork, communication, and collaboration skills Ability to engage in on-site work and collaborate directly with colleagues Special Requirements If the Ph.D. was completed within the last 12 months, candidates must provide: A certificate of completion OR A letter from the Registrar confirming all requirements and conferral date No exceptions apply. Position Details Term: 1 year (renewable for a second year based on funding and performance) Start date: July 1, 2026 (flexible) Location: Harvard Kennedy School, Boston, MA Hybrid role (on-site presence required on designated schedule) No relocation funding provided Interviews conducted virtually (phone/Zoom) Application Requirements Applicants must submit: Curriculum Vitae 2-page research statement At least one research paper (up to 3 optional) Contact details for at least 2 references Candidates may be required to complete an assessment during the interview process. Salary $95,000 per year Contact Information Kate de Stadler Recruiting Manager, Research Staff Services Harvard Business School kdestadler@hbs.edu Additional Notes Rolling review of applications Strong emphasis on analytical rigor and policy-relevant research Candidate must be willing to work in-person at Harvard’s Boston campus Equal opportunity employer If you apply for this position please say you saw it on Academicoxy

Position Overview

We are inviting applications for a postdoctoral fellowship position. The prospective postdoctoral fellow will work with faculty and students conducting research on health care markets, policy, and regulation.

During the one- or two-year fellowship, the fellow will collaborate on ongoing research covering topics such as:

Insurance markets
Drug pricing
Provider pricing
Vertical integration of healthcare organizations
Regulation of health care markets

The fellow will also have time for their own complementary research, and access to data sources will be facilitated in support of their work.

The fellow will be supervised by Professor Leemore Dafny.

Appointment is scheduled to begin July 1, 2026, renewable for a second year based on mutual agreement.

Basic Qualifications

Applicants must have:

A Ph.D. in economics, public policy, or a closely related field
All degree requirements completed prior to start date
Ph.D. not more than 5 years prior to fellowship start date
Strong analytical and programming skills
Preferred completion of graduate industrial organization coursework in economics
Strong teamwork, communication, and collaboration skills
Ability to engage in on-site work and collaborate directly with colleagues