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The Center for Research in Economics and Statistics (CREST, Ecole Polytechnique, Institut Polytechnique de Paris) is inviting applications for a one or two year-postdoctoral position in behavioral and experimental economics, starting between September and December 2026.

The successful candidate will join a team conducting research on belief biases and their economic implications, as part of the PROSPECT project (ERC-COG-SH1) led by Yves Le Yaouanq. The key objective of the pro-ject is to produce new experimental evidence about individuals' ability to use information and form beliefs rationally.

Most of the work is expected to be conducted at CREST, in Palaiseau. While remote work is feasible on selected days, the position requires a regular presence in the office.

Applications should be submitted on the EconJobMarket website (https://econjobmarket.org/positions/12298) and include a cover letter, a CV, a job market paper and at least 2 reference letters.

Skills/Qualifications

- Ph.D in economics.

- Strong quantitative background, expertise in experimental economics and behavioral economics (ideally, including theory).

- Coding proficiency (Python and/or PhP, SQL, Stata or R).

- Fluency in English. Fluency in French is a plus, but it is not required.

Benefits

- 25 days' vacation + 18 days' RTT

- Telecommuting depending on position

- 75% reimbursement of transportation costs

- Services (company restaurant, library, Musée de l'X, postal service, hairdresser)

- Health services: physiotherapist, osteopath free of charge, on-site medical service and social worker

- Sports facilities (swimming pool, tennis courts, gym, etc.) and a variety of sporting activities

- Participation to the health insurance plan Harmonie Mutuelle, negotiated by Ecole polytechnique