Pre-Doctoral Fellowship in International Finance & Macroeconomics; Prof. Gopinath

Pre-Doctoral Fellowship in International Finance & Macroeconomics (Prof. Gopinath)

Title:

Pre-Doctoral Fellowship in International Finance & Macroeconomics (Prof. Gopinath)

School:
Faculty of Arts and Sciences

Department/Area:
Economics

This is an exciting opportunity to work closely with Professor Gita Gopinath on cutting‑edge research in international finance and macroeconomics. The position is ideal for candidates planning to pursue a Ph.D. in economics and seeking hands‑on research experience before graduate school.

• Tariffs and trade policy
• Stable coins and digital currencies
• Optimal policy design in open economies
• Broader topics in international macroeconomics and finance

• Conduct empirical analysis
• Review and summarize academic literature
• Assist in theoretical and computational modeling
• Prepare presentations and draft sections of research papers

Location:

Department of Economics, Harvard University, Cambridge, MA

Supervisor:
Professor Gita Gopinath, website: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./

* This position is fully paid and visa may be arranged.

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in economics, mathematics, statistics, computer science, or related fields
• Strong quantitative and programming skills (Stata, R, Python; MATLAB)
• Knowledge of econometrics and macroeconomic theory
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Hard working, committed, able to work independently and collaboratively
• Fellow is expected to work on campus and not remotely

• Prior research experience in economics or finance is preferred
• Interest in pursuing a Ph.D. in economics

To apply, please submit the following materials:

• CV
• Transcript
• Brief statement of interest
• Sample of research done

Contact Email:

$55,000

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