Postdoctoral Position in Financial Inclusion and Inclusive Insurance
Overview
The Department of Economics at York University is offering a full-time Postdoctoral Visitor position to participate in an international research program focusing on inclusive insurance, financial inclusion, and household decision-making under risk in developing economies. The appointment is for one year, with a possibility of renewal for a second year based on performance and funding availability. The selected candidate will also hold a Scholar appointment with the RISC Foundation and engage with its Consortium for the 17 Goals Agenda. Supervision for this role is provided by Professor Ida Ferrara.
Requirements
Applicants are required to hold a PhD in Economics or a closely related field by the start date. Candidates must possess research experience applying quantitative behavioural or microeconomic analysis to topics related to development, financial inclusion, health, labour, or risk. Additional requirements include strong quantitative and econometric skills, familiarity with micro-level or household data, proficiency in Stata, R, Python, or equivalent software, strong communication skills, and an established research record showing potential for peer-reviewed publications.
What you get
The position provides an annual salary ranging from CA$34,698.47 to CA$42,612.15, alongside an alternative listing range of CAD $57,000 to $70,000 depending on qualifications and experience. Benefits and leaves are administered in accordance with York University policies and the relevant collective agreement.
How to apply
Interested candidates must submit a cover letter outlining their research interests and suitability, a curriculum vitae, a single representative research paper that can be published or unpublished, and the names and contact information for three referees. Application materials should be sent via email to iferrara@yorku.ca.
Key dates
The anticipated start date for the position is January 1, 2027. Applications received by November 15, 2026, will receive full consideration, and review of applications continues until the role is filled.