UniDistance Suisse offers fully online university degree programmes and is accredited under the Swiss Higher Education Act (HEdA). It combines flexible, location‑independent part‑time distance learning with an active, interdisciplinary research culture on its campus in Brig. Across five faculties – Law, Psychology, Business & Economics, History, and Mathematics & Computer Science – we have been shaping modern teaching, learning and research for more than 30 years. Today, UniDistance Suisse counts over 2,700 students and around 550 staff members.
To strengthen and further develop its research cluster in behavioral and experimental economics, the Faculty of Business & Economics at UniDistance Suisse is looking for a
Postdoc in Experimental and Behavioural Economics (80-100%)
Place of work: Brig, VS, Switzerland
Start of work: Immediately or upon agreement
This is a unique opportunity to conduct independent research, to collaborate with experienced researchers, and to organise and participate in research seminars and workshops in the field of experimental and behavioural economics. We are looking for candidates with a PhD in Economics, Management, or a related field who are enthusiastic about the opportunities offered by online education and a modern digital working environment.
Your tasks
§ Design and conduct independent research in experimental and behavioural economics
§ Further develop your academic profile and publication record
§ Collaborate with other researchers at UniDistance and other institutions in research projects, publications, and grant applications
§ Assist in online teaching or develop your own teaching activities
Your profile
§ PhD in Economics, Management, or related field
§ Experience with designing, conducting, and analyzing lab and/or field experiments
§ Interest in at least one of the following topics: organisational and institutional economics, applied game theory, political economy, environmental economics and sustainability
§ Fluent in English. Knowledge of either German or French is a plus, but not a necessary requirement.
We offer
§ Freedom to pursue your own research interests and develop your personal academic career
§ Exciting challenges in a fast-growing academic institution
§ Active participation in the further development of UniDistance Suisse
§ A modern and flexible working environment that supports your academic and professional development
§ Attractive employment conditions
Interested? Please send us your application containing a motivation letter and a CV including links to publications or working papers, as well as the names of three personal references. Reference letters are not required at the initial application stage but will be requested from candidates who progress to the next stage of the selection process. We will review applications on a rolling basis and start holding first round online interviews in November and December. The ad remains open until the position is filled or the latest until January 31, 2027.
We look forward to receiving your full application at the following address: jobs@fernuni.ch. For further information, please contact Prof. Manuel Grieder (Manuel.Grieder@unidistance.ch).
Applications are welcome from candidates worldwide. Successful applicants must reside in Switzerland or be willing to relocate to Switzerland upon taking up the position.
To apply, send a message to jobs@fernuni.ch. (See posting for details.)