Yale Research Initiative Innovation and Scale; Y-RISE): Postdoctoral Associate

Yale Research Initiative on Innovation and Scale (Y-RISE):
Postdoctoral Associate, 2026-27

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Postdoctoral Associate, 2026-27 role at Yale Mac Millan Center
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Location: New Haven, CT

Open Date: Sep 16, 2025

Final date to receive applications: Sep 11, 2026 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time

The Yale Research Initiative on Innovation and Scale (Y-RISE) at the Whitney and Betty Mac Millan Center for International and Area Studies at Yale University seeks to appoint a Post-Doctoral Associate starting AY , with a possibility of renewal for up to 3 years, conditional on satisfactory progress and performance. Candidates must have research and training experience in social sciences or public policy.

This position will focus on developing a research and policy agenda focused on the complexities that arise when taking development interventions to scale. With the complexities of scale as a central interest, research and policy activities may span a broad range of topics such as water, sanitation, and hygiene; migrant integration and livelihoods; electrification, energy and the environment; agricultural extensions; transportation;

housing and infrastructure; reducing gender-based violence; delivery of physical health, mental health, and education services; climate change adaptation; and income generation. The successful candidate will work closely with Professor Ahmed Mushfiq Mobarak and have the opportunity to collaborate with leading researchers who are part of the Y‑RISE affiliate network. See our full list of network affiliates here: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

The salary for this position is commensurate with experience and complies with the Yale Office of Postdoctoral Affairs compensation policy and includes a benefits package.

• Developing new research projects in partnership with Y‑RISE
• Engaging in research and primary data collection activities in partnership with Y‑RISE
• Teaching up to two courses each year

• A Ph.D. in economics, public policy, or other quantitative social science disciplines such as political science, demography by the time of appointment.
• Attention to detail and advanced writing and presentation skills for communicating policy lessons.

Complete applications must include: a cover letter, current curriculum vitae, a research paper or job market paper, contact information for three references (letters not required at application stage but references may be collected later), and a document with either links to other research papers or a short research statement describing other ongoing research, for example your personal professional website with links to your papers and outline of your work.

All information from the applicant should be submitted electronically through Interfolio:

Seniority level: Internship

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

Industries: Higher Education