Economics & Political Science - Academic Areas

Post-Doctoral Researcher Position – Labor Market Dynamics and AI in the Knowledge Economy

DEPARTMENT:  Economics
LOCATION: INSEAD France or ASIA Campus
CONTRACT: Full-Time, 1-year renewable 
REFERENCE: PDLF26

Professors Lily Fang and Pushan Dutt invite applications for a full-time Post-Doctoral Researcher to join INSEAD, based either at the France campus in Fontainebleau or at the Singapore campus, starting as soon as possible.

The post-doctoral researcher will contribute to a cutting-edge research agenda at the intersection of labor economics, development economics, and the economics of artificial intelligence. The research focuses on labor market dynamics in the knowledge economy, with particular attention to human capital flows, occupational change, and the impact of AI on skills, productivity, and employment outcomes.

The position is embedded in INSEAD’s globally connected research ecosystem and offers extensive opportunities for collaboration, mentorship, and professional development across campuses and partner institutions.

The position may be based in either Fontainebleau (France) or Singapore, depending on the candidate’s preference and research fit.

What INSEAD Offers

The successful candidate will receive:

• A competitive salary, commensurate with qualifications and experience

• A dedicated research budget

• Funding for international conferences

• Full access to INSEAD’s research infrastructure, proprietary datasets, and seminar series

• Close mentorship by Professors Fang and Dutt, with strong support for academic career development

This is a full-time position with an initial one-year contract, renewable subject to academic performance and contribution to ongoing research activities, with a formal performance review after the first year.

Role and Responsibilities

The Postdoctoral Researcher will:

• Provide advanced research support through programming, data analysis, and data visualization
• Work with large-scale datasets, including Revelio/Lightcast, and apply methods such as web scraping and textual analysis
• Apply modern econometric techniques to support ongoing and new research projects
• Devote part of their time to developing, advancing, and publishing their own research agenda
• Actively engage with the broader economics research community at INSEAD across campuses and at partner institutions, including NUS, Collège de France, and Sciences Po

Qualifications

Applicants must meet the following criteria:

• A completed PhD in Economics, Finance, or a closely related social science discipline by the start date

• Demonstrated experience working with large datasets and strong quantitative skills

• Strong programming proficiency in Stata and Python

• An excellent academic record and evidence of research potential

• Strong organizational skills and excellent written and oral communication abilities

• A genuine enthusiasm for academic research and interest in pursuing a research-oriented academic career

Application Process

To be considered for the position, applicants should submit:

1. Curriculum Vitae

2. A brief description of their research program, including datasets used and the status of current projects

3. Up to three published or working papers, with at least one paper where the applicant is the primary or sole author

4. Up to three letters of recommendation

Application materials should be sent to [email protected], with “PDLF26” included in the subject line.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

PROTECTION OF PERSONAL DATA

The personal data (CV, motivation letter, etc.) you communicate to INSEAD will be registered and stored in our database. They will be treated as confidential information and we will not communicate them to third parties under any condition. We will keep your personal data for a period of 1 year in order to be reviewed in case a new opportunity arises within INSEAD. Your data will be deleted after this period.

DEPARTMENT: James M. and Cathleen D. Stone Centre for the Study of Wealth Inequality
LOCATION: France Campus 
CONTRACT: Full Time
REFERENCE: STONEFB

The INSEAD’s Stone Centre for the Study of Wealth Inequality, in combination with the Economics and Political Science area, invites applications for a full time Pre-Doctoral Researcher to work as a Research Associate (Area Researcher) on INSEAD’s Fontainebleau (France) campus. The role involves working with Professors Mark Stabile and Maria Guadalupe on various projects related to both inequality and health economics. The ideal candidate will have strong data management and data analyses skills, particularly with STATA.

This position is ideal for a recent university or Master’s graduate looking to develop research skills in economics before applying to a PhD programme. It provides training in all aspects of applied economics research, access to selected PhD-level courses, and the opportunity to build close working relationships with faculty who can serve as references and mentors.

What You Will Do

The Research Associate will contribute to all stages of the research process, including:
•    Constructing and managing datasets from administrative and survey sources
•    Conducting empirical analyses (descriptive statistics, regression analysis, causal inference methods)
•    Reviewing and synthesizing academic literature
•    Replicating and extending published results
•    Producing tables, figures, and draft text for working papers
•    Using AI-assisted tools (e.g., Claude, GitHub Copilot) to accelerate research workflows, while critically verifying all outputs

Requirements 

All candidates should fit the following profile:
•    Bachelor's or Master’s degree in economics or a related quantitative field
•    Fluency in written and spoken English
•    Proficiency in Stata; working knowledge of at least one additional language (Python, R, or Julia)
•    Strong empirical and analytical skills, including familiarity with causal inference methods
•    Ability to critically evaluate and verify computational outputs, including those generated by AI tools
•    Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a small research team
•    Strong organizational and communication skills (written and oral)
•    Intellectual honesty and commitment to research integrity
•    Experience using large language models (e.g., Claude, ChatGPT) as research aids, with awareness of their limitations
•    Desirable:
•    Familiarity with version control (Git/GitHub)
•    Reading knowledge of French (useful but not required)

About us 

The James M. and Cathleen D. Stone Centre for the Study of Wealth Inequality was founded in 2017 to serve as a venue for the research and teaching of income and wealth inequality issues in a business school environment. By convening an interdisciplinary team of scholars from across INSEAD, the Centre aims to generate new insights about inequality problems and business working together with government to solve them.

•    INSEAD's Stone Centre for the Study of Wealth Inequality
•    Economics and Political Science area

Applications 

To be considered for the position, please submit 
1.    Cover letter describing your interest in the position
2.    Curriculum vitae
3.    Latest academic transcripts
4.    Dofile sample
5.    1-2 reference letters

Please submit all materials to [email protected].

The full-time position is for one year with a possibility of renewal after evaluation at the end of the year. Applications and letters of recommendation may be submitted by email to [email protected]. Please mention job reference (STONEFB). The review will begin immediately. Applications will be considered until the deadline of May 15th 2026. Successful applicants can start at the beginning of September 2026.

INSEAD is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive academic community. We consider applicants for employment without regard to factors such as gender, race, sexual orientation, disability, or nationality.

Protection of personal data

The personal data (CV, motivation letter, etc.) you communicate to INSEAD will be registered and stored in our database. They will be treated as confidential information, and we will not communicate them to third parties under any condition. We will keep your personal data for a period of 1 year in order to be reviewed in case a new opportunity arises within INSEAD. Your data will be deleted after this period.