Position description
The Department of Economics at HEC Lausanne invites applications for a full-time Postdoctoral Research Fellow position, starting in August 2025 (with some flexibility on start dates). This position offers a one-year renewable contract, with a preference for candidates available for a two-year term. We seek applicants with expertise in spatial quantitative economics and/or quantitative trade models. The position is fully research-focused, providing an ideal opportunity for a candidate interested in developing their own research agenda and collaborating with a dynamic research group on themes related to housing and energy/climate policies in an urban spatial context. You will be assisted by a team of pre-doctoral researchers who can help you in the management and collection of data; and data analysis. Teaching opportunities may also be available for those interested in gaining teaching experience.
Qualifications
Ph.D. (by start date) in economics and related fields (e.g., operation research) with expertise in spatial quantitative economics who are interested in studying themes related to urban, trade, migration, climate, energy, and/or environmental economics.
What the position offers you
The University of Lausanne (UNIL) is a leading international teaching and research institution, with over 5,000 employees and 15,500 students. Its Faculty of Business and Economics (HEC Lausanne) is one of Europe’s foremost centers of scientific research in economics. As an employer, UNIL encourages excellence, individual recognition and responsibility. UNIL enjoys an ideal location, nestled between the City of Lausanne, the shores of Lake Geneva, and the foothills of the Alps.
We offer a stimulating work environment in a collegial, diverse and dynamic academic setting. Material conditions (salary, office space, IT infrastructure, library facilities) are internationally competitive. Funds for research-related expenditure (travel, data, etc.) are available.
Contact for further information
For complementary information, please email Sébastien Houde (sebastien.houde@unil.ch) with the subject line “HEC Lausanne Post Doctoral Fellow”.
Application Instructions
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. For full consideration, please submit all materials by January 31st, 2025. Early application, before December 15th, 2024, is strongly recommended.
- Curriculum vitae
- Job market paper
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- Cover letter
- Video presentation of job market paper (optional)
- Letters of reference: 3