University of Chicago, Becker Friedman Institute for Research in Economics
Research Scholar Posts

The Becker Friedman Institute for Research in Economics ( http://bfi.uchicago.edu) at the University of Chicago seeks your nomination of candidates for prestigious pre- and post-doctoral positions. The Institute offers positions to applicants who demonstrate the ability to generate outstanding research in economics. We are particularly focused on attracting young scholars who seek to broaden their research interests while maintaining a commitment to rigorous analysis.

DETAILS:
"My Chicago experience has helped my research style mature. I have gained much more clarity, confidence, and understanding about the links between theory, application, and empirics.
- Scott Duke Kominers ( http://bfi.uchicago.edu/people/kominers_feature.shtml) 2011-2013 Research Scholar

One- to two-year research opportunities will be awarded to promising scholars who are finishing their final year of doctoral studies or who have completed their doctorate within the past three years.

One-year predoctoral positions are available for exceptional candidates during the final year of their doctoral studies.

These programs are designed to offer the freedom to explore promising lines of inquiry without teaching responsibilities. Research Scholars will be uniquely positioned to leverage the rich collaborative environment and unparalleled resources of the University of Chicago while pursuing original work on significant questions in economics.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Candidates should be proposed by faculty under whom they have studied. Nominations should include:
Curriculum Vitae
Letters of reference
A brief description of the current research
A short statement that outlines the areas of economics and related fields that are of primary interest
Summary of research project or projects to be explored

Nominations will be accepted on a rolling basis. Please send materials to bfi@uchicago.edu

We encourage you to nominate your most talented students and forward this to your colleagues.

FURTHER INFORMATION: For more information, please e-mail us at: bfi@uchicago.edu or call 773.702.5599.

ABOUT THE INSTITUTE: A premier destination for scholars around the world, the Becker Friedman Institute for Research in Economics supports inquiry on central questions of economic and social significance in the University of Chicago's rigorous intellectual tradition.