Postdoctoral Researcher in the Economics of Children and Families
Advertiser: Jacobs Center for Productive Youth Development, University of Zurich
Field(s) of specialization: Labor; Demographic Economics - Health; Education; Welfare
Position type(s): Postdoctoral Scholar
Location of job: Schönberggasse 1, Zurich, 8001, Switzerland
Degree required: Doctorate
Job start date: 2027-09-01
Job duration: 2 years
Letters of reference required: 2
Application deadline: 15 Dec 2026 midnight UTC (accepting applications)
Posting end date: 30 Mar 2027
Interviews: Interviews will be conducted remotely by video starting January, 2027.
Ad text:

The Department of Economics and the Jacobs Center for Productive Youth Development at the University of Zurich are seeking to fill a Postdoctoral position starting at the latest in the Fall of 2027.

Responsibilities

The research focus of the position is on topics broadly related to the economics of children and families. The researcher will have the opportunity to be involved in Ana Costa-Ramón’s research agenda, funded by the PI’s European Research Council (ERC) Starting Grant “SAFECHILD: Safeguarding Childhood: Bullying, Online Risks, and Human Capital Formation.”

Your profile

Knowledge of German is not a requirement. Applicants should have a PhD degree in Economics before taking up the position. The appointment is initially for a two-year contract, which can be renewed for one additional year.

What we offer

The Department of Economics and the Jacobs Center for Productive Youth Development offer an exciting research environment, competitive terms and conditions, and generous research support. Diversity and inclusion are important to us.

For further information, please contact Ana Costa-Ramón by email: ana.costa-ramon@econ.uzh.ch

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