Center for Global DevelopmentVerified Source

Market Shaping Accelerator Fellow Senior Fellow

130K–190K
Partially · Washington, District of Columbia
Posted July 27, 2026
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Overview

The Center for Global Development (CGD) seeks a Fellow or Senior Fellow to lead market shaping initiatives at the Center for Global Development in Washington D.C. This role drives innovation policy and advances market shaping mechanisms to address global challenges. The ideal candidate blends economic theory with practical policy design to create scalable solutions for public good.

What You'll Do5

  • 1Design and lead a research agenda combining economic modeling and policy design to inform market-shaping mechanisms
  • 2Mobilize funding for MSA’s work on market shaping and innovation policy
  • 3Represent MSA through speaking engagements and public outreach
  • 4Publish reports and policy briefs targeting policymakers and development communities
  • 5Provide analytical support to colleagues and mentor junior staff

Requirements5

  • 1PhD in economics with training in economic theory and market design
  • 2Strong interest in policy impact and experience executing policy projects
  • 3Ability to translate complex economic ideas into actionable recommendations
  • 4Proven track record in securing external funding and managing research projects
  • 5Commitment to working independently in a small team environment

Salary Insight

$130 - $190k per year

Location

Typepartially
LocationWashington, District of Columbia

Required Skills

Economic ModelingQuantitative AnalysisMicroeconomic TheoryApplied ModelingPolicy DesignMarket ShapingInnovation PolicyResearch ExperienceOral and Written CommunicationProject Management
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