Assistant Research Professor

Responsibilities

• Conduct rigorous, policy-relevant research in areas such as Computational Social Science, Data Science, AI, or Public Policy.
• Develop an independent, externally fundable research agenda.
• Produce high-impact peer-reviewed academic publications and policy-oriented outputs.
• Teach courses in master's programs (MPP, MEK, MLP, MXP) and supervise PhD students.
• Collaborate on applied projects and engage with policy processes to address real-world public challenges.

Requirements

• Strong quantitative training and command of modern empirical or computational methods.
• Demonstrated record or clear potential for publication in high-impact peer-reviewed journals.
• Capacity and ambition to secure competitive research funding.
• Demonstrated or promising teaching ability, including the ability to design methodologically advanced courses.
• PhD in a relevant field (candidates completing their PhD by January 2027 will be considered).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience conducting applied research in collaboration with international organizations or government authorities.
• Expertise in specialized areas such as Urban Economics, Health Policy, or International Trade.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package.
• Dedicated research support and access to cloud computing infrastructure.
• Structured opportunities for international collaboration through global partner networks.

About the Company

Tecnológico de Monterrey's School of Government and Public Transformation is a multidisciplinary research hub dedicated to shaping public decisions in Mexico, Latin America, and beyond. As a member of leading global networks like APSIA and the OECD Network of Schools of Government, the school blends the expertise of early-career researchers with distinguished senior scholars to tackle complex societal challenges.