Postdoctoral Scholar – Microeconomic Theory – UC Berkeley

Postdoctoral Opportunity: Postdoctoral Scholar – Microeconomic Theory – UC Berkeley

• Institution: University of California, Berkeley

• Academic Unit / Department: Center of Applications of Mathematics and Statistics to Economics (CAMSE), Department of Economics

• Job Number: JPF05561

• Appointment Type: Full-Time Postdoctoral Fellowship

• Position: Postdoctoral Scholar

• Research Area: Microeconomic Theory

• Salary / Remuneration: Approximately INR 68.56 lakh – INR 76.46 lakh annually

• Appointment Percentage: 100%

• Location: Berkeley, California, United States

• Open Date: September 18, 2026

• Application Deadline: October 2, 2026 at 11:59 PM Pacific Time – Full Consideration

• Final Application Date: December 15, 2026 at 11:59 PM Pacific Time

• Expected Start Date: July 1, 2027

• Appointment Duration: 2 Years

Overview of Role

The Center of Applications of Mathematics and Statistics to Economics (CAMSE) in UC Berkeley’s Department of Economics invites applications for a Postdoctoral Scholar in Microeconomic Theory.

The position provides substantial freedom to conduct research across economic theory while offering opportunities to collaborate with Berkeley faculty and students in Economics and related disciplines such as Mathematics, Statistics, and Computer Science.

Research Areas

The postdoctoral scholar may work in areas including:

• Mechanism Design

• Game Theory

• General Equilibrium Theory

• Decision Theory

• Economic Theory

• Theoretical Economics

• Econometrics

• Normative and Policy Applications

Experience in mechanism design, game theory, general equilibrium theory, and decision theory is particularly preferred.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop an independent research portfolio in Economic Theory.

• Collaborate on mentored research with UC Berkeley faculty.

• Participate in CAMSE seminars and regular research meetings.

• Publish research in peer-reviewed journals and/or conferences.

• Present and disseminate research at academic conferences and seminars.

• Engage with faculty and students across Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, and Computer Science.

• Participate in CAMSE’s weekly workshop and informal research activities.

Teaching is not required under the postdoctoral appointment. Scholars interested in teaching may separately apply to the Department of Economics lecturer pool.

Qualifications & Candidate Profile

Basic Qualification at Application:

• Ph.D. or equivalent international degree, or

• Currently enrolled in a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral program.

Required by Start Date:

• Completed Ph.D. or equivalent international degree.

• No more than three years of post-Ph.D. research experience by the appointment start date.

Preferred Research Experience:

• Mechanism Design

• Game Theory

• General Equilibrium Theory

• Decision Theory

Application Checklist

Applicants should submit:

1. Curriculum Vitae

2. Contact Information for Three References

Application Process

• Application Link: https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/JPF05561

• Job Number: JPF05561

• Full Consideration Date: October 2, 2026 at 11:59 PM Pacific Time

• Final Application Date: December 15, 2026 at 11:59 PM Pacific Time

• Applications submitted after October 2 may be considered only if the position remains unfilled.

• Help Contact: hsangera1@berkeley.edu