Center for Global Development Announces Fellow and Senior Fellow Job Opportunities in Market Shaping and Innovation Policy – Washington, DC, USA

Overview

The Center for Global Development invites qualified economists to apply for Fellow and Senior Fellow positions within its Market Shaping Accelerator. Based in Washington, DC, these roles involve contributing to influential policy research, engaging with international policymakers and philanthropic funders, and developing practical economic solutions that address global challenges such as global health, pandemic preparedness, climate change, artificial intelligence safety, and drug repurposing. Selected individuals will lead research agendas combining economic modeling, quantitative analysis, and practical policy design while working under a hybrid arrangement that requires working from the office at least three days per week.

Who can apply

Applicants for both positions must hold a completed PhD in Economics or expect to complete it before the start date, alongside academic training in economic theory, industrial organisation, market design, innovation economics, or related disciplines. Candidates must possess strong analytical capabilities in microeconomic theory, applied modelling, and quantitative research, as well as the ability to declare their primary residence in Washington, DC, Maryland, or Virginia. Senior Fellow applicants must additionally demonstrate at least five years of relevant professional experience beyond the PhD, a distinguished body of research, professional networks across research and funding communities, a proven record of securing external support, and experience managing complex initiatives and mentoring junior staff.

What you get

The Fellow position offers an annual salary ranging from USD 130,000 to USD 150,000, while the Senior Fellow position offers USD 170,000 to USD 190,000 annually, with the exact salary determined by education, skills, and professional experience. Both roles are full-time employment opportunities situated within an independent, non-partisan policy research organisation.

Requirements

Interested candidates must submit an updated curriculum vitae highlighting academic qualifications, research, publications, and policy work, along with a cover letter stating which position they are applying for and outlining their relevant experience. Applicants are also required to provide a research paper as a writing sample, and may optionally include an additional policy-oriented writing sample of 500 to 1,000 words.

Key dates

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, with a first application review scheduled for November 1, 2026, a second review on February 1, 2027, and a final application closing date of March 1, 2027, at 11:59 PM Eastern Time.