Join APES Lab
We're building tools to help humanity make better decisions. Join a team of researchers and engineers working at the frontier of computational social science.
Why APES Lab?
At APES Lab, you'll work on problems that matter. Our research directly informs decisions made by central banks, governments, and international organizations. The tools we build help policymakers understand the consequences of their choices before they make them.
We're a small, mission-driven team where everyone's work has visible impact. We value rigor, curiosity, and intellectual honesty. We publish our findings, release our code, and engage openly with the research community.
Our culture combines the best of academia and tech: the intellectual freedom to pursue important questions, combined with the resources and infrastructure to execute at scale.
Benefits & perks
- Competitive salaries benchmarked to tech and academia
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
- Flexible work arrangements and generous PTO
- Annual professional development budget
- 401(k) with 6% employer match
- Paid parental leave (16 weeks)
- Monthly wellness stipend
- Annual team retreat
Open positions
We're always looking for exceptional people. If you don't see a role that fits, reach out anyway—we're growing.
Senior Research Scientist - Monetary Policy
Lead research on monetary policy transmission using multi-agent simulation. PhD in economics required with expertise in DSGE or ABM modeling.
Research Engineer - Simulation Infrastructure
Build and maintain the computational infrastructure that powers our simulations. Experience with distributed systems and high-performance computing required.
Research Scientist - Climate Economics
Develop simulation models for climate policy analysis. PhD in economics or related field with focus on environmental or energy economics.
ML Engineer - LLM Agent Systems
Work on LLM-powered agent architectures for behavioral simulation. Strong background in NLP/LLMs and software engineering required.
Policy Analyst
Translate research findings into policy-relevant insights and engage with government stakeholders. Master's degree in public policy or economics preferred.
Research Associate
Support senior researchers in designing and running simulations. Bachelor's or Master's in economics, computer science, or related field.
Research programs
In addition to full-time positions, we offer programs for students and academics to engage with our work.
Summer Research Fellowship
PhD students and advanced undergraduates work alongside APES Lab researchers on active projects. Fellows receive a stipend and housing support.
Visiting Researcher Program
Faculty and postdocs can spend time at APES Lab working on collaborative projects. We provide office space, computing resources, and integration with our research team.
Predoctoral Fellowship
For students planning to pursue a PhD in economics or related fields. Fellows work as full-time research assistants while strengthening their applications.
Don't see the right role?
We're always interested in hearing from talented people. Send us your CV and tell us what excites you about our mission.
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