Pre-Doctoral Fellow Position

I am looking to hire 1-2 pre-doctoral fellows at the University of Toronto in applied microeconomics. The first deadline for review is February 24, 2026, and early application is encouraged, but applications will continued to be considered until the position is filled.

Some possible projects:

• Work on guaranteed income
• Projects relating to evidence-based decision-making
• Forecasting research
• AI for science

Pre-docs may work on one or more of the topics above, depending on fit, availability, and interests. I also encourage pre-docs to develop and propose their own ideas (subject to finding a good fit).

Eligibility

Applicants must, at minimum, have:

• A bachelor’s degree (or be graduating this year);
• Experience in R or Stata;
• Work authorization in Canada, whether by citizenship or an open work permit. This is strictly required. In practice, citizens of several countries can often obtain an open work permit. In the pre-interview application screener, you will see some questions designed to help you figure out if you might be eligible (though you may need to do further investigation on your own).

The ideal candidate would have:

• A strong quantitative background and potentially a master’s degree;
• Proficiency with more than one programming language;
• Familiarity with ML;
• Familiarity with LLM coding tools;
• Previous research experience, such as through past research assistantships or an independent research project;
• An interest in pursuing a PhD in Economics or a related field.

To apply:

To apply, please fill out a pre-interview screener here, including uploading a transcript and CV. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for an interview.