The Center for Research in Economics and Statistics (CREST, Ecole Polytechnique, Institut Polytechnique de Paris) is inviting applications for a three-year fixed-term position as Lab Manager in experimental economics, starting between September and December 2026.
The Position
The successful candidate will manage the experimental infrastructure of IPEL (Institut Polytechnique Experimental Lab, https://ipel.crest.fr/public and support a research team conducting projects on experimental economics.
As the Lab Manager, you will be an integral member of the research team. You will oversee the day-to-day operations of the experimental economics lab, manage participant recruitment databases, program online and lab-based experiments, and assist with data curation.
Key Responsibilities
- Experimental Design: Programming, testing, and deploying experimental designs (online and in-lab).
- Data: Managing subject pools, ensuring GDPR compliance and ethics, and maintaining data pipelines.
- Research: Assisting with data analysis and contributing to the technical implementation of research designs.
- Supervising Research Assistants (RAs) on experimental projects and driving the development of lab infrastructure
- Independent Research: This role supports lab research and offers opportunities for project collaboration. To facilitate this, one day per week (or equivalent) is fully dedicated to the holder’s independent research, publications, or personal projects aligned with the lab's themes.
Benefits
- Paid annual leave and flexible working hours.
- Funds to attend relevant professional workshops, technical training, or conferences.
- The opportunity to co-author and work on all aspects of projects in experimental economics (conceptualization, design, implementation and analysis).
Your Profile
- Education: Master’s degree or Ph.D. in Economics, Data Science, Psychology, or a related quantitative field.
- Technical Expertise: Strong background in experimental economics methods. High proficiency in programming experiments (e.g., oTree/Python, z-Tree, PHP, JavaScript, Prolific) and managing databases, and web programming (HTML).
- Data Analysis: Proficiency in statistical software (Stata, R, or Python).
- Languages: Fluency in English. Fluency in French is a strong plus for coordinating with local participant pools and administrative staff, but it is not strictly required.
Location
Most of the work is expected to be conducted at CREST, in Palaiseau (Greater Paris area). While hybrid/remote work is feasible on selected days, the position requires a regular physical presence to manage laboratory operations.
About CREST
CREST is a leading scientific research institution near Paris, France, specializing in interdisciplinary quantitative methods and computational social sciences. For more information, please visit the CREST website. The Ecole Polytechnique is committed to recruitment that promotes equality, diversity, and inclusion. All applications are considered without distinction (age, disability, gender, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, etc.).
How to Apply
For questions about the position, please contact :
Matias Nunez at [email protected].
Applications should be submitted on the Econjobmarket website and include:
- A cover letter outlining your suitability for a lab management role.
- A CV.
- A sample of code/scripts (e.g., an oTree or R/Python script) or a research paper showcasing your technical skills is strongly encouraged.
- Two reference letters.
Applications are welcome until the position is filled but will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Interviews will be conducted online starting mid June 2026. Early applications are encouraged.
- Cover letter
- Curriculum vitae
- Video presentation of job market paper (optional)
- Paper (writing example)
- Other material (in one file) (optional)
- Additional paper (optional)
- Sample of code
- Letters of reference: 2