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Pre-Doctoral Fellowship in International Finance & Macroeconomics (Prof. Gopinath)

Harvard University

Harvard University

Accounting & Finance
USD 55k-55k / year
Posted on Jan 15, 2026

Position

Details
Title Pre-Doctoral Fellowship in International Finance & Macroeconomics (Prof. Gopinath)
School Faculty of Arts and Sciences
Department/Area Economics
Position Description
This is an exciting opportunity to work closely with Professor Gita Gopinath on cutting-edge research in international finance and macroeconomics. The position is ideal for candidates planning to pursue a Ph.D. in economics and seeking hands-on research experience before graduate school.

Research Areas
• Tariffs and trade policy
• Stablecoins and digital currencies
• Optimal policy design in open economies
• Broader topics in international macroeconomics and finance

Responsibilities
• Conduct empirical analysis
• Review and summarize academic literature
• Assistant in theoretical and computational modeling
• Prepare presentations and draft sections of research papers

Location: Department of Economics, Harvard University, Cambridge, MA
Supervisor: Professor Gita Gopinath, website: https://gopinath.scholars.harvard.edu/

*This position is fully paid and visa may be arranged
Basic Qualifications
• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in economics, mathematics, statistics, computer science, or
related fields
• Strong quantitative and programming skills (Stata, R, Python; MATLAB)
• Knowledge of econometrics and macroeconomic theory
• Plus if also skilled in blockchain analysis but not necessary.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Hard working, committed, able to work independently and collaboratively
• Fellow is expected to work on campus and not remotely


Additional Qualifications
• Prior research experience in economics or finance is preferred
• Interest in pursuing a Ph.D. in economics
Special Instructions
To apply, please submit the following materials:
• CV
• Transcript
• Brief statement of interest
• Sample of research done
Contact Information
Sonia J
Contact Email econacademicappointments@fas.harvard.edu
Salary Range
$55,000
Minimum Number of References Required 2
Maximum Number of References Allowed 2
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Applicant Documents

Required Documents
  1. Curriculum Vitae
  2. Transcript
  3. Writing Sample 1
  4. Writing Sample 2
Optional Documents
  1. Other