Post-Doctoral Associate
Section: US: Other Academic (Visiting or Temporary)
Location: Cambridge, MA, United States
JEL Classifications:
H — Public Economics
J — Labor and Demographic Economics
L — Industrial Organization
O — Economic Development, Innovation, Technological Change, and Growth
Q — Agricultural and Natural Resource Economics; Environmental and Ecological Economics
Keywords: Energy Economics, Environmental Policy, Decarbonization, Energy Transition
Application Requirements:
CV
Cover Letter
Job Market Paper
3 Letters of Reference
Position description:
MIT CEEPR seeks applications for a motivated postdoctoral associate to work on quantitative analysis projects related to the energy transition. They will work with CEEPR Faculty Director Christopher Knittel and project Co-PI Juan Senga. The projects will utilize GenX and/or MACRO, least-cost optimization models developed by MIT and Princeton that determines the portfolio of electricity generation, storage, transmission, and demand-side resource investments and operational decisions to meet electricity demand in one or more future planning years at lowest cost, while subject to a variety of power system operational constraints, resource availability limits, and other imposed environmental, market design, and policy constraints.
The postdoc will be involved in identifying and sourcing the input data for GenX, in designing experiments to be completed using GenX, and in coding and running GenX and interpreting and presenting the results.
Qualifications:
- Recent PhD in Economics, Operations Management, or related field
- Experience and competency in quantitative analysis
- Experience in applied theoretical modeling a plus
- Proficient at statistical software, e.g., STATA, R, Python
- Strong communication skills (written and verbal), Strong organizational, time management and problem-solving skills, while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail
- Must be highly goal-driven and exhibit the ability to interact effectively with internal and external stakeholders at all levels of the organization
This position is Cambridge, MA. The successful candidate is expected to relocate. The review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
Pay range minimum: $71,000
Pay range maximum: $90,000
We welcome people from all walks of life to bring their talent, ideas, and experience to our community. We value diversity and strongly encourage applications from individuals from all identities and backgrounds – like yours. If you want to be part of our exceptional, multicultural, collaborative, and inclusive community, then take a look at this opportunity.
Application Instructions:
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Early application is strongly recommended.
All interested applicants must apply here:
https://apply.interfolio.com/182043
In addition, please also email your application with the following PDF file attachments to ceepr@mit.edu with the subject line: 2026 MIT Postdoctoral (Electricity Markets) application – [Your name]. All applications must include:
- a brief cover letter including date of availability, suitability and motivation for the role, including your interest in this project, qualifications or related experience, general research/goals statement;
- detailed curriculum vitae (CV);
- Job market paper or equivalent best academic paper (solo-authored preferred);
- official or unofficial copy of diploma(s)/university certificate(s); and
- three (3) reference letters to support the application.