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Responsibilities:

The Energy Economist or Economic Fellow will collaborate with Policy Integrity’s legal and economic researchers to prepare policy reports, comments in regulatory proceedings, and journal articles on a variety of issues including energy and climate policy, wholesale electricity market design, and retail electricity policies. They will analyze proposed wholesale and retail market rule changes, and provide insights to inform policymaking.


Requirements and Qualifications:

We are looking for applicants with the following skills:

  • Ph.D. in economics, public policy, or a related field;
  • 0-3 years of relevant work experience for the economic fellow position and 3+ years of relevant work experience for the economist position. Experience at a federal or state regulatory agency is a plus;
  • A strong statistical/econometrics background. Familiarity with empirical strategies applied in resource and environmental economics is a plus;
  • A background in energy policy, wholesale electricity markets, retail electricity markets is a plus;
  • Experience in modeling and familiarity with AI/ML techniques as applied to energy systems, markets, or policy analysis is a plus;
  • Excellent written communications skills required, with the ability to communicate statistical studies to lay audiences. Applicants’ written materials will be reviewed to assess their professionalism, independent thinking, and persuasive writing skills, as well as their ability and willingness to absorb new subject matters in law and policy.


Policy Integrity is committed to a culture in which all people are welcomed, respected, supported, and valued to fully participate. We welcome and encourage applications from diverse applicants, and we consider multiple aspects of diversity.


NYU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to a policy of equal treatment and opportunity in every aspect of its recruitment and hiring process without regard to age, alienage, caregiver status, childbirth, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, domestic violence victim status, ethnicity, familial status, gender and/or gender identity or expression, marital status, military status, national origin, parental status, partnership status, predisposing genetic characteristics, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, unemployment status, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, persons of minority sexual orientation or gender identity, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply for vacant positions at all levels.


Benefits and Terms of Employment:

In compliance with New York City’s Pay Transparency Act, the annual salary range is $88,00– $104,000 for the economic fellow position, and $125,000–$135,000 for the economist position. New York University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer.


NYU offers an excellent, comprehensive benefits package including generous paid time off and retirement contributions. Information about benefits can be viewed here. Partial relocation assistance (exact amount based on distance) will be provided. Policy Integrity staff members also have access to academic enrichment opportunities at NYU School of Law, including some faculty workshops, colloquia, and other scholarly forums.


Policy Integrity follows a hybrid schedule that requires three days in office per week. For this position, occasional travel is also expected. (Staff based out of Washington, DC, may be expected to work remotely for a period of time while we establish a physical location in Washington.)

Policy Integrity research appointments are for 12 months, with regularly occurring extensions upon mutual agreement. The start date is flexible.


To Apply:

Interested applicants should send:

  1. A cover letter detailing your interest in the position/organization and your relevant experience,
  2. A resume or C.V.,
  3. Official transcript(s),
  4. A job market paper, recently published paper, or policy brief/report,
  5. A brief statement (less than one page) on how your background or experiences would enhance the diversity, inclusivity, or perspectives of Policy Integrity,
  6. Three letters of reference.


Applicants should send all materials to policyintegrity.jobs@gmail.com, with “Economic Fellow/Economist Application - Energy” in the subject line. We will review applications starting June 26th, 2026. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.