Postdoctoral Researcher Position in Economics (Behavioral Economics & Inequality) – HEC Paris | 2026

HEC Paris, one of Europe’s top-ranked business schools, invites applications for a fully funded Postdoctoral Researcher position in Economics under the ANR-funded WIASSS research project. This opportunity is ideal for early-career researchers specializing in behavioral economics, inequality, social preferences, and decision sciences.

🔍 Position Overview

Position Title: Postdoctoral Researcher in Economics
Research Focus: Behavioral Economics, Inequality & Pro-social Attitudes
Funding Agency: French National Research Agency (ANR)
Project Name: WIASSS – What’s Behind Inequality Attitudes: Stakeholders, Spectators, Subscribers
Host Institution: HEC Paris
Research Unit: GREGHEC (HEC Paris – CNRS, UMR 2959)
Collaborating Institutions:
- iRisk Research Group (CNRS, IÉSEG School of Management, Lille Économie Management)
- Sustainability & Organisations Institute, HEC Paris

🧠 Research Domain & Academic Area

Primary Domain:

Behavioral Economics

Related Areas:

Experimental Economics
Decision Theory
Applied Economics
Social Preferences & Inequality Economics
Randomized Controlled Trials (RCTs)

The project focuses on economic preferences, fairness and inequality attitudes, subjective beliefs, and real-world decision-making using theoretical, experimental, and empirical methods.

Key Responsibilities

The selected postdoctoral researcher will be expected to:

Conduct theoretical and experimental research in behavioral decision-making
Develop new theoretical approaches to model inequality and fairness attitudes
Design and implement laboratory and online experiments, including RCTs
Analyze quantitative data using econometric and statistical methods
Develop and estimate behavioral and structural models
Write and submit papers to leading international academic journals
Present research at seminars, workshops, and international conferences
Collaborate closely with researchers at HEC Paris, CNRS, and partner institutions

Eligibility Criteria & Skills

Essential Qualifications

PhD (completed or near completion) in Economics
Strong commitment to academic research excellence

Desirable Skills & Experience

Background in behavioral economics, experimental economics, decision theory, or applied microeconomics
Familiarity with inequality and fairness economics
Experience with experimental data collection
Proficiency in R and/or Python (or willingness to acquire these skills)
Familiarity with experimental platforms such as oTree and Qualtrics (preferred)

Language Requirement

Full professional fluency in English (mandatory)
Knowledge of French is an advantage but not required

Job Location (Detailed Address)

HEC Paris – GREGHEC Research Laboratory
1 Rue de la Libération
Jouy-en-Josas, Île-de-France – 78050
France (Europe)

The position is based at the HEC Paris campus in the Paris metropolitan area. Limited smart/remote working may be possible after discussion.

Duration & Start Date

Start Date: Between March and October 2026
Contract Duration: 1.5 years
Extension: Renewable up to a maximum of 3 years

Salary & Working Conditions

Fully funded postdoctoral position
Competitive gross salary aligned with HEC Paris standards
Comparable to leading European academic and research institutions
Access to state-of-the-art research infrastructure and computing resources
Full integration into the Department of Economics and Decision Sciences at HEC Paris

🌍 Research Environment

HEC Paris is ranked #1 business school in Europe (Financial Times)
Over 140 years of academic excellence
GREGHEC is a leading CNRS research laboratory with strong international visibility
Active participation in high-level academic events such as the D-TEA Workshop (Decisions, Theory, Experiments & Applications)
Collaboration with an international and interdisciplinary research team led by Prof. Brian Hill

📝 Application Process

Applications must be submitted online via EconJobMarket.

Apply Here:
https://econjobmarket.org/positions/12316

Required Documents

Cover Letter (maximum 2 pages)
Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Job Market Paper
Academic Transcripts / Marks of most recent degree
Names, affiliations, and contact details of two referees (including recommendation letters)

Application Deadline

Last Date to Apply: 31 May 2026
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

📧 Contact Information

For any queries related to the position:
✉ Email: wiasss@hec.fr

Additional Information

Project details: Click Here
Institution: https://www.hec.edu

Final Note

This is a highly competitive international postdoctoral opportunity offering exceptional exposure to behavioral economics and inequality research at one of Europe’s most prestigious institutions.