Stanford Graduate School of Business (GSB), through the Stanford Initiative for Financial Decision-Making (IFDM), is inviting applications for multiple academic opportunities focused on financial literacy, personal finance education, and empirical research in financial decision-making. These positions offer the chance to join a world-class research community dedicated to improving household financial well-being globally.
1. Lecturer Position in Financial Literacy and Decision-Making
Unit: Dean’s Office, Stanford Graduate School of Business
Position Type: Full-Time, Academic Staff – Teaching (Lecturer)
Term: 1-year fixed term (renewable)
Compensation: $180,000 – $200,000 (100% FTE)
Application Deadline: Open until filled
Role Overview
Stanford GSB seeks a Lecturer to teach personal finance courses at undergraduate and graduate levels. Course topics include:
- Financial literacy foundations
- Saving and budgeting
- Credit use and debt
- Insurance decisions
- Investment principles
The Lecturer will also:
- Develop teaching materials aligned with IFDM’s mission
- Support a national network of personal finance instructors
- Contribute to curriculum design in personal and household finance
Required Qualifications
- PhD in Economics, Finance, or a related discipline
- Demonstrated excellence in teaching at the college or graduate level
- Experience with pedagogy and course design is highly valued
Application Materials
Applicants must submit:
- CV
- Cover letter outlining teaching experience and qualifications
- Teaching evaluations (if available)
- Three letters of recommendation
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2. Stanford Postdoctoral Fellowship
Supervisor: Professor Annamaria Lusardi
Compensation: $90,000 – $105,000
Start Date: Summer 2026 (no later than Sept 1, 2026)
Term: 1-year (renewable; 2-year term strongly preferred)
Application Deadline: January 31, 2026 (11:59 PM)
Fellowship Overview
This in-person postdoctoral fellowship focuses on empirical research in financial literacy and household finance. Fellows contribute to projects involving:
- U.S. financial fragility trends
- Investor risk comprehension
- Impact of financial literacy on household outcomes
- Effectiveness of financial education interventions
The Fellow will collaborate with:
- IFDM faculty and researchers
- PhD students
- Other postdocs
- External academic partners
Fellows will also engage in:
- Regular research presentations
- Research colloquia and workshops
- Stanford’s broader academic community
Required Qualifications
- PhD in Economics or Finance (conferred before start date)
- Research excellence in household/personal finance or applied economics
Application Materials
- Research Statement
- CV
- Up to two papers (working papers or publications)
- Three to five letters of recommendation
International applicants may be sponsored for J-1 visas. OPT use is encouraged.
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3. Stanford Postdoctoral Fellow (Dual Role – Research + Teaching)
Compensation: $90,000 – $105,000
Start Date: As soon as possible, no later than July 1, 2026
Application Deadline: December 15, 2025 (11:59 PM)
Position Overview
This dual postdoctoral role combines:
- Empirical research in financial literacy
- Teaching undergraduate and graduate personal finance courses
- Designing financial education materials
- Coordinating a network of personal finance instructors
Candidates will be embedded in IFDM’s active research community and contribute to projects aligned with global financial literacy advancements.
Required Qualifications
- PhD in Economics, Finance, or related discipline
- Strong teaching record at the college or graduate level
Application Materials
- Cover letter (teaching experience + fit for position)
- CV
- Teaching evaluations (if available)
- Three letters of recommendation
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About IFDM
The Stanford Initiative for Financial Decision-Making builds on years of pioneering research by the Global Financial Literacy Excellence Center (GFLEC). IFDM advances cutting-edge research to understand and improve household financial behavior through data, theory, and analytics.
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