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Post-Doctoral Research Associate: Baker School for Public Policy - UTK

Anderson Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation at University of Tennessee

Knoxville, TN, USA

USD 65k-65k / year

Posted on Jan 14, 2026

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The successful candidate will work closely with faculty from the Baker School and multiple departments. Candidates who have developed cross-disciplinary approaches during their graduate studies will find numerous, unique opportunities to engage in research programs at the leading edge of energy and environmental economics. The position is a 24-month appointment starting in the fall of 2026.

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The Howard H. Baker Jr. School for Public Policy at the University of Tennessee seeks applications for a post-doctoral position from doctoral candidates or recent Ph.D recipients interested in renewable energy and electricity markets. The postdoc will work on several sponsored projects in these areas, collaborating with faculty from the Baker School and the Departments of Economics, Civil Engineering, and Agricultural and Resource Economics.

Required Qualifications

Education: PhD in Economics or closely related field

Experience: Research in energy economics

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities: Statistical inference

Preferred Qualifications

Education: PhD in economics earned in the last two years

Experience: Research fields in electric power markets

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities: Cross-disciplinary approaches developed during graduate studies (implied as valuable)

Work Location

Location: Knoxville, TN

Arrangement: Onsite

Compensation and Benefits

Anticipated hiring range: $65,000

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Application Instructions

To apply, please submit a letter of interest, a curriculum vitae, a research paper, and three recommendation letters through the AEA JOE Network submission system.

Responsibilities

· Work on several sponsored projects related to renewable energy and electricity markets

· Collaborate closely with faculty from the Baker School and the Departments of Economics, Civil Engineering, and Agricultural and Resource Economics

· Engage in research programs at the leading edge of energy and environmental economics

• Apply cross-disciplinary approaches to energy and environmental policy research