The Department of Economics at the University of Zurich is looking for a Postdoctoral Researcher in Experimental and Behavioral Economics for an initial period of 1 year, extendable based on mutual agreement (max. 4 years).
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in experimental economics and a very solid understanding of economic theory. Ideally, he or she will be interested in questions concerning normative economics and ethics.
The candidate will contribute to Sandro Ambuehl's Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF) Starting Grant project on "Positive Welfare Economics," including coauthoring (based on mutual agreement) scientific publications and contributions to international scientific conferences. The position is focused on research and has no regular teaching obligations.
The Department of Economics at the University of Zurich is one of Europe's premier economics departments. It features a dedicated series of weekly seminars in experimental and behavioral economics and a weekly lab workshop in which the candidate is expected to participate. In addition, there are weekly seminar series in economic theory, neuroeconomics, applied microeconomics, and many other fields. The city of Zurich regularly ranks at or near the top in quality-of-life rankings. It features a vibrant economy, international culture, and mild weather.
Complete applications including a cover letter, CV, job market papers, and at least 3 letters of recommendation (sent directly by recommenders) will be reviewed starting Nov 15, 2023. Interviews with short-listed candidates will be conducted online.
Applications should be submitted online at https://econjobmarket.org.