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Post Doc Researcher - Economics - Microsoft Research
11/27/2025
As a Postdoc, you will define your research agenda in collaboration with other researchers, driving forward an effective program of basic, fundamental, and applied research. You will have the opportunity to realize your ideas in products and services used worldwide.
Working Hours
40 hours/week
Company Size
10,001+ employees
Language
English
Visa Sponsorship
No
About The Company
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About the Role
As a Postdoc, you define your research agenda in collaboration with other researchers, driving forward an effective program of basic, fundamental, and applied research. We highly value collaboration and building new ideas with members of the group and others. You have the direct opportunity to realize your ideas in products and services used worldwide. PhD in Economics or relevant field (completed or close to completion by summer of 2026). Research ability demonstrated by journal publications, working papers, and job market paper. PhD in Economics or relevant field (completed or close to completion by summer of 2026). Experience in applied theory or applied micro, including behavioral, development, digitization, econometrics, game theory, health, labor, IO, machine learning, market design, public, and related fields. In your application, in addition to details on your research agenda, please answer these questions in your cover letter: How would your research agenda and/or life experiences complement our lab? How would your research agenda benefit from being at MSR? How does your research generate a positive impact on society?
Key Skills
Applied TheoryApplied MicroBehavioral EconomicsDevelopment EconomicsDigitizationEconometricsGame TheoryHealth EconomicsLabor EconomicsIndustrial OrganizationMachine LearningMarket DesignPublic Economics
Categories
Science & ResearchEducationData & Analytics
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