We are always looking for curious, motivated, and research-driven individuals passionate about market-based, nonregulatory, and alternative governance, firm–government interactions, corporate climate strategy, and energy transitions. PGL is committed to fostering an inclusive, collaborative, and methodologically rigorous research environment.
Dr. Hsueh advises Ph.D. students through the School of Public Affairs at Arizona State University.
What We Look For: Strong background in economics, political science, public policy, or environmental social science; interest in causal inference, data science, or mixed-methods research.
How to Apply: Prospective students should apply directly to the School of Public Affairs' Ph.D. program. Before applying, please email Dr. Hsueh with your CV, a brief summary of your research interests, and a note explaining how your goals align with PGL’s active project tracks.
PGL periodically welcomes postdocs and visiting scholars funded through external fellowships or university research grants.
Current Openings: We encourage candidates with independent fellowship funding (e.g., NSF, Fulbright, or international government funding) to reach out.
How to Inquire: Send a cover letter detailing your proposed research project, CV, and two representative publications or working papers to Dr. Lily Hsueh.
ASU graduate and undergraduate students interested in gaining hands-on experience with computational web scraping, econometrics, survey research, or policy process tracing are invited to join PGL as Research Assistants (RAs).
Key Skills in Demand: Python, R, and/or Stata for data analysis and data visualization; qualitative coding and methods; and literature synthesis.
Application Process: To apply, please submit an inquiry by sending an email to Dr. Hsueh with your CV/resume and a summary of relevant coursework to Dr. Hsueh.
For general research partnership inquiries or prospective student outreach, please contact:
Dr. Lily Hsueh, Ph.D.
Director, Policy & Governance Lab (PGL)
School of Public Affairs | Arizona State University
Email: Lily.Hsueh@asu.edu