Predoctoral Researcher

REQUIRED:

A bachelor's degree in economics, computer science, mathematics, statistics, or a related field; a minimum of two years of specialized experience with quantitative data analysis, statistics, research methods, and/or social science research (which may include coursework or undergrad research); programming skills for data analysis, cleaning, and simulations; the ability to work independently; and strong verbal and written communication skills.

Predocs receive a full-time, one-year appointment that is renewable, contingent on funding and mutual agreement.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship and applicants must have US work authorization by the start of employment.

All hires must start by July 15, 2027, at Blueprint's office in Cambridge, MA.

Candidates may need to complete a degree program or transition from another full-time role.

Applicants must apply via the MIT hiring website AND through Blueprint's Google form. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.

The priority Final date to receive applications is August 2, 2026 at 11:59pm ET. We will continue to accept applications after the priority deadline on a rolling basis until all roles are filled.

6/1/2026

PREDOCTORAL RESEARCHERS, Blueprint Labs, to support research initiatives and work closely with one or more of the Blueprint Labs Directors or Co-Directors, including Josh Angrist, Parag Pathak, Nikhil Agarwal, and David Autor. Blueprint uses data and economics to uncover the consequences of policy decisions and improve society. Blueprint works with leading academic, government, and nonprofit institutions across the country to generate pioneering economics research to inform policy and practice in education, health care, and the workforce.

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