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Stanford University – Financial Decision-Making Research & Teaching Opportunities 2026

*Stanford University
*Stanford Graduate School of Business (GSB)
*Initiative for Financial Decision-Making (IFDM)
A leading interdisciplinary research initiative advancing financial literacy, behavioral economics, and policy-relevant decision science.

Location
• Stanford University, California, USA
• On-campus research and teaching
• International applicants welcome
• Visa sponsorship typically available for selected candidates

Program Benefits Selected candidates may receive: • Competitive salary or fellowship compensation (role-dependent) • Full access to Stanford University research facilities • Collaboration with leading scholars in economics, finance, psychology, and public policy • Opportunities to publish high-impact research • Teaching experience at Stanford GSB (for lecturer roles) • Participation in seminars, workshops, and interdisciplinary research networks • Mentorship and career development support Eligibility Criteria Who can apply: • PhD holders in economics, finance, psychology, public policy, or related fields • Early-career researchers seeking postdoctoral training • Experienced academics eligible for lecturer-level appointments • Strong research background in financial decision-making or related areas • Ability to work collaboratively in an interdisciplinary academic environment Not eligible: • Applicants without a completed PhD for postdoctoral roles • Candidates whose research focus does not align with financial decision-making themes

Stanford University is offering prestigious academic and postdoctoral research opportunities in the field of financial decision-making through its Initiative for Financial Decision-Making (IFDM).

These opportunities are designed for scholars interested in advancing research and education related to financial literacy, household finance, behavioral economics, and public policy. Participants will engage in interdisciplinary research, collaborate with world-class faculty, and contribute to impactful teaching and policy-focused scholarship.

This opportunity is ideal for early-career researchers, postdoctoral scholars, and experienced educators seeking to work at one of the world’s top universities while shaping global conversations around financial decision-making.

Program Benefits
Selected candidates may receive:

• Competitive salary or fellowship compensation (role-dependent)

• Full access to Stanford University research facilities

• Collaboration with leading scholars in economics, finance, psychology, and public policy

• Opportunities to publish high-impact research

• Teaching experience at Stanford GSB (for lecturer roles)

• Participation in seminars, workshops, and interdisciplinary research networks

• Mentorship and career development support

Eligibility Criteria

Who can apply:
• PhD holders in economics, finance, psychology, public policy, or related fields
• Early-career researchers seeking postdoctoral training
• Experienced academics eligible for lecturer-level appointments
• Strong research background in financial decision-making or related areas
• Ability to work collaboratively in an interdisciplinary academic environment

Not eligible:
• Applicants without a completed PhD for postdoctoral roles
• Candidates whose research focus does not align with financial decision-making themes

Focus Areas / Fields
Research and teaching activities may include:

• Financial Literacy & Capability
• Behavioral Economics & Decision Science
• Household Finance
• Public Policy & Consumer Protection
• Financial Education & Inclusion
• Risk, Uncertainty & Decision-Making
• Applied Economics & Social Impact Research

Program Level
• Postdoctoral Fellowship
• Academic Lecturer Position
• Advanced Research & Teaching
• Policy-relevant, interdisciplinary focus

28 februari 2026

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