Postdoctoral Researcher in Applied Economics
Project: Postdoctoral Researcher in Applied Economics
Application Deadline: 1st of November, 2026
Research Opportunity
We are pleased to announce an opportunity for a Postdoctoral Researcher in Applied Economics to join the research team working on the President Intramural Research Fund project entitled “Linking SDG Pillars in Lebanon.” The project investigates the dynamic interconnections among economic, social, and environmental Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) pillars in Lebanon using advanced wavelet–quantile econometric methods.
The project aims to provide a quantitative mapping of SDG interlinkages by examining relationships across different time horizons and conditional distributions, benchmarking Lebanon against selected regional and international peers, and translating the empirical findings into high-quality academic publications and policy-oriented outputs. The research is particularly focused on understanding nonlinear, asymmetric, distribution-sensitive, and time–frequency relationships in a crisis-affected economy.
Key methodological focus: Lebanon, Sustainable Development, Wavelet Quantile Modelling, and SDG.
Position Details
Duration: 10 months initially, with the possibility of continuation in the second project year, subject to performance and project needs.
Project Duration:2 years
Start Date: 15th of November, 2026
End Date: 1st of November, 2026
Main Duties and Responsibilities
• Benchmark Lebanon’s SDG interlinkages against selected regional and international economies.
• Interpret econometric results and translate empirical findings into clear economic and sustainable-development implications.
• Assist in preparing policy briefs and other research outputs designed to support integrated and evidence-based SDG policymaking in Lebanon.
Qualifications
• PhD in Economics, Applied Economics, Econometrics, Finance, or a closely related field.
• Strong background in applied economics and quantitative economic research.
Project Leadership
Principal Investigator: Dr. Dervis Kirikkaleli, School of Business, Lebanese American University
Co-Principal Investigator: Dr. Samar Aad, School of Business, Lebanese American University
Application To apply, please send your CV to dervis.kirikkaleli@lau.edu.lb .The application deadline is 1st of November, 2026. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.