Assistant Professor of Economics and Public Policy
Description
**Description**
The Heinz College at Carnegie Mellon University invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor, with the appointment beginning August 1, 2027.
Applicants should possess an outstanding research record in energy and environmental economics along with excellent teaching skills and a desire to work in an interdisciplinary environment. Applicants are expected to have a Ph.D. in Economics or a closely related field, completed in recent years and no later than August 1, 2027. To learn more about the economics group at the Heinz College, see https://www.heinz.cmu.edu/about/recruiting/economics-at-heinz
The Wilton E. Scott Institute for Energy Innovation at Carnegie Mellon University brings energy experts from across the university together. It is focused on developing and demonstrating the technologies, systems, and policies needed to accelerate the transition to a sustainable, net-zero energy future. To learn more about the Scott Institute, visit: https://energy.cmu.edu/
**Qualifications**
Applicants are expected to have a Ph.D. in Economics or a closely related field, completed in recent years and no later than August 1, 2027.
**Application Instructions**
Interested candidates should electronically submit the following:
· Letter of application
· CV
· One or two representative samples of research
· Three letters of recommendation submitted directly by the recommender.
We will give priority to applications that we receive by November 23, 2026.
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