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Postdoctoral Scholar at Stanford Initiative for Financial Decision-Making

american finance associationPalo Alto, CA

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Colleges, Universities, and Professional SchoolsResearch and Development in the Social Sciences and HumanitiesAdministration of Education Programs

$90,000-$105,000

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The Initiative for Financial Decision-Making (IFDM) at the Stanford Graduate School of Business invites applications for two Postdoctoral Fellows to work with Professor Annamaria Lusardi, the Initiative's faculty director. These in-person positions (two positions are currently open) begin in Summer 2027, no later than September 1, 2027. The initial appointment is for one year and may be renewed for a second year subject to performance at or above expectations. A two-year term is strongly preferred. The fellowships focus on empirical research in financial literacy and household financial decision-making. Although IFDM is a relatively new initiative, its work draws on more than a decade of research in this field by the Global Financial Literacy Excellence Center (GFLEC), founded by Professor Lusardi. GFLEC has developed tools to measure financial literacy and conducted research that informs financial education programs in the United States and internationally. Over the past three years, IFDM has built on that foundation with research of its own on household financial decisions and financial education, expanding the scope of this shared research agenda. These fellows will contribute to projects in three related areas: Household financial decisions: Study how financial literacy shapes saving, investing, and borrowing choices, and financial well-being outcomes, including how young adults begin investing and build wealth early in life. Projects may also examine how emerging financial products affect the allocation of savings across investments. Financial education programs: Evaluate the effects of financial education programs and initiatives on financial knowledge, behavior, and outcomes, including through field experiments. Financial education in schools and higher education: Study the availability of financial education courses and related offerings, and the factors shaping their supply and demand. These fellows will develop academic research within this agenda and work with Professor Lusardi, IFDM's research director and associate director, coauthors, PhD students, and other postdoctoral fellows. The roles combine collaborative and independent research. The fellows will present research progress regularly to Initiative stakeholders and participate in meetings, research lunches, and colloquia. Participation in Stanford seminars and other events is encouraged.
Qualifications: Applicants must have a PhD, Economics or Finance (preferred), conferred before the appointment begins. Selection will emphasize research excellence in household or personal finance or applied economics and a clear interest in IFDM’s research. Experience in household finance or program evaluation is preferred. Application materials Proposals received by November 15, 2026 will receive full consideration. A research statement describing past and planned research and interest in this position A current CV Up to two working papers, publications, or works in progress At least three letters of recommendation submitted by the deadline; up to five letters may be submitted International applicants may be sponsored for J-1 visas. Fellows eligible for OPT are encouraged to use it during the fellowship. Pay and equal opportunity The expected base pay range is $90,000-$105,000, above the required minimum. The pay offered to the selected candidate(s) will depend on qualifications, budget availability, internal equity, and other relevant factors. Diversity, equity, and inclusion are central to our mission at Stanford. We believe we will best enact our educational and research missions when all members of our community are able to leverage the experiences and ideas of others, embrace different viewpoints, feel that they belong, and know that their contributions are valued. Stanford is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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Salary

$90,000-$105,000

Experience level

Lead

Location

Palo Alto, CA

Occupation

Financial and Investment Analysts

Industry

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools

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