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The Chair of Public Economics at D-MTEC invites applications for a postdoc position. The group's main focus is on theoretical and empirical research in the area of public economics such as corporate taxation, fiscal federalism and public economy aspects of the digital economy, for instance.

The successful applicant is expected to work on issues related to the regulation of digital platforms and taxation of their activities. Potential topics include:

• Taxation of digital products, two-sided markets, and network goods
• Net neutrality
• Privacy and public policy
• Value creation and taxation of corporate profits in the digital economy
• The effect of the digital economy on tax competition
• Artificial intelligence and fiscal systems

The work might be based on theoretical modelling and/or empirical analysis. The research will ideally combine insights from economics and e.g. computer science.

Applicants should hold a PhD in Economics with a strong economic basis and should show interest in the topics of the research program. The preferred candidate has demonstrated her or his potential to conduct high-quality research, ideally by having some papers under revision or even accepted for publication in refereed international journals. The successful applicant is expected to independently conduct academic and policy-relevant research and also to contribute to ongoing research projects of the group. Excellent command of English is required. The contract is initially for one year, but it is expected to be renewed for multiple years (up to 6 years).

ETH Zurich is a family-friendly employer with excellent working conditions. You can look forward to an exciting working environment, cultural diversity and attractive offers and benefits.

We look forward to receiving your online application including

• CV
• university transcripts
• a 2-3 page research statement
• two academic references
• copy of the PhD thesis and/or academic papers

The expected starting date is spring 2025 or later. The review of applications will start in February 2025 and will continue as long as the job profile is advertised.

For further information about the Chair of Public Economics please visit our website.