Cornell University

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The Department of Policy Analysis and Management in the College of Human Ecology at Cornell University is seeking to hire a faculty member in Applied Microeconomics. Rank is open. This will be a tenure-track position, with responsibilities of 50% research and 50% teaching and advising. The new hire will conduct empirical research in one or more of the following applied microeconomics areas: behavioral economics, development, economic demography, education, health, law and economics, labor economics, public finance, and regulation. We are particularly interested in candidates whose research demonstrates methodological sophistication and who can teach undergraduate and graduate empirical methods courses. Teaching and advising responsibilities will include support of an undergraduate major in Policy Analysis and Management and Ph.D. programs in Policy Analysis and Management and Economics.

This position is in an applied multidisciplinary department with research interests in the areas of health policy, social policy and regulatory policy, with faculty members drawn from economics, sociology, public policy and other disciplines. The research environment offers ample opportunity for faculty cooperation and interactions, both within the department and across the university.

Qualifications: A Ph.D. in economics, public policy or other appropriate field is required.

Salary: Negotiable depending on experience and qualifications. Competitive benefit package.

To apply, please submit a curriculum vitae, samples of research, and three letters of recommendation through EconJobMarket.org. The search committee will not accept paper applications. Those with any questions should contact the Search Committee Chairs: Donald Kenkel and Michael Lovenheim. Cover letters can be addressed to: Rosemary Avery, Department Chair, Department of Policy Analysis and Management, 2301G MVR Hall, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY 14853-4401.

We will begin reviewing applications immediately and will continue to accept applications until December 1, 2014.

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