Postdoctoral Fellow, Experimental Economics

Postdoctoral Fellow, Experimental Economics

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Title - POSTDOCTORAL FELLOW, EXPERIMENTAL ECONOMICS

Appointment Status
- Non-Tenure Track

Department - IU Bloomington Economics

Location
- Bloomington

Position Summary
- The Department of Economics at Indiana University, Bloomington, invites applications for a one-year postdoctoral fellowship in Behavioral and Experimental Economics, beginning in the fall of 2026. Experience or interest in the use of artificial intelligence, machine learning, or computational tools in behavioral and experimental economics is appreciated. Strong emphasis will be placed on demonstrated research potential and the ability to contribute to a vibrant research environment.

The postdoctoral fellow is expected to pursue an active research agenda and to participate in departmental seminars and other scholarly activities. Teaching responsibilities will be three courses over the academic year.

Basic Qualifications
- Candidates must have a Ph.D. in Economics completed by the start date of the appointment, and the Ph.D. completion date may not be earlier than August 2022. H1-B sponsorship is not available for this position. International candidates may be hired if they are eligible for Optional Practical Training (OPT) for the 2026/2027 Academic Year. To receive full consideration, applications must be submitted online by February 20, 2026.

Application materials should include a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, evidence of teaching effectiveness (such as teaching evaluations or a teaching statement), and the names and contact information of three references. Upon submission, an electronic request for reference letters will be automatically sent to the provided references.

Department Contact for Questions
- Questions regarding the position or application process may be directed to Erin Kirchhofer, Department of Economics, Wylie Hall 105, 100 S. Woodlawn Ave, Bloomington, IN 47405; ; econadmn.

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Special Instructions

For Best Consideration Date - 02/20/2026

Expected Start Date - 08/01/2026

Posting Number - IU-

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