Postdoctoral Fellow - John Chambers College of Business and Economics

The Center for Gambling Research and Development and the Department
of Economics in the John Chambers College of Business and Economics
at West Virginia University, located in Morgantown, WV, invites
applications for a Postdoctoral Fellow position
starting in January 2027.

The position will involve research under the supervision of Dr.
Brad Humphreys in the topics of economics, iGaming, and sports
betting. In terms of research duties, the Postdoctoral Fellow will
be expected to lead independent research projects and collaborate
with faculty and doctoral students in the Chambers College with the
goal of publications in reputed journals in economics or related
fields like finance, gambling and public policy.

The position includes teaching one course or two courses per
academic year in the Department of Economics. The Postdoctoral
Fellow will also be expected to attend graduate student seminars
and work with graduate students involved with related research. The
Postdoctoral Fellow will have the opportunity to collaborate with
scholars in the Department of Economics under the discretion and
direction of Dr. Brad Humphreys.

Candidates with a PhD in economics and related fields (e.g., data
science, information systems) or a discipline that involves
extensive coursework in statistical methods and causal inference
are encouraged to apply. Salary and benefits are appropriate for
experience and qualifications. The position and start date are
subject to budget approval.

Qualifications :

Qualified candidates must hold at the time of appointment a Ph.D.
in economics or related fields (e.g. data science, information
systems). PhD candidates in the advanced stages of their
dissertation will also be considered but they should have earned
their PhD degree before the start date of this position. West
Virginia University (and The John Chambers College of Business and
Economics) is especially interested in qualified candidates who can
contribute, through their research and/or service, to the
excellence of the academic community. Experience in database
management and working with very large data sets is
desirable.

Application Process

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue
until the position is filled. Applicants must submit the following
items electronically: (1) a letter of interest, (2) curriculum
vitae, (3) research statement, (4) writing sample, and (4) contact
information for three references.

Please submit applications electronically at https://careers.wvu.edu/career-opportunities.

General inquiries may be directed to Dr. Brad Humphreys, Professor
of Economics, at brhumphreys@mail.wvu.edu.

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