Postdoctoral Fellow - John Chambers College of Business and Economics
About The Position
The Center for Gambling Research and Development and the Department of Economics in West Virginia University's John Chambers College of Business and Economics invite applications for a Postdoctoral Fellow position in Morgantown, West Virginia, starting in January 2027. The position focuses on research in economics, iGaming, and sports betting under the supervision of Dr. Brad Humphreys. The Fellow will lead independent research projects and collaborate with faculty and doctoral students in the Chambers College, with the goal of publishing in reputable journals in economics and related fields, including finance, gambling, and public policy. The role also includes teaching one or two courses per academic year in the Department of Economics, attending graduate student seminars, and working with graduate students on related research. Collaboration with Department of Economics scholars is available under Dr. Humphreys' discretion and direction. The position and start date are subject to budget approval. Salary and benefits are appropriate for the candidate's experience and qualifications.
Requirements
- Hold a Ph.D. in economics or a related field at the time of appointment; Ph.D. candidates in the advanced stages of their dissertation may be considered if they earn their Ph.D. before the position's start date.
- A relevant discipline may include data science, information systems, or another discipline involving extensive coursework in statistical methods and causal inference.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in database management and working with very large data sets.
- Ability to contribute, through research and/or service, to the excellence of the academic community.
Responsibilities
- Lead independent research projects in economics, iGaming, and sports betting.
- Collaborate with faculty and doctoral students in the Chambers College, with the goal of publishing in reputable journals in economics and related fields.
- Teach one or two courses per academic year in the Department of Economics.
- Attend graduate student seminars.
- Work with graduate students involved in related research.
- Collaborate with scholars in the Department of Economics under the discretion and direction of Dr. Brad Humphreys.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
