New 
Post Doc Researcher - Economics - Microsoft Research
 Microsoft | |
 United States, New York, New York | |
 Oct 04, 2025 | |
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OverviewMicrosoft Research (MSR) is an academic research organization within Microsoft. Our mission is to generate positively impactful research and innovation. Our labs are interdisciplinary, including leading scholars in economics, computational social science, computer science (notably machine learning), applied mathematics, and sociotechnical systems. We warmly welcome applicants who bring interests and skills that complement, challenge, and diversify our research. Postdoc Researchers participate in seminars and the intellectual life of the lab, but there are no corporate work responsibilities. Postdocs have opportunities to access Microsoft data, e.g. on online advertising auctions, search, or software usage. We are hiring in applied micro and theory, including behavioral, development, digitization, econometrics, game theory, health, labor, IO, machine learning, market design, public, and related fields. Postdocs are hired for one to two years in Cambridge, MA, or New York, NY. To learn more about our group, visit: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/research/theme/economics-and-computation/
ResponsibilitiesAs a Postdoc, you define your research agenda in collaboration with other researchers, driving forward an effective program of basic, fundamental, and applied research. We highly value collaboration and building new ideas with members of the group and others. You have the direct opportunity to realize your ideas in products and services used worldwide. PhD in Economics or relevant field (completed or close to completion by summer of 2026). Research ability demonstrated by journal publications, working papers, and job market paper. Research agenda that is complementary to Microsoft economics group. | |