Post Doctoral Fellow - John Chambers College Of Business And Economics

West Virginia UniversityMorgantown, WV

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Overview

Schedule

Full-time

Career level

Senior-level

Remote

On-site

Benefits

Paid Vacation

Job Description

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 August 2026.

The position will involve research under the supervision of Dr. Brad Humphreys, in the topics of economics, gambling, 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.

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 must 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 here.

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

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