Post-doctoral position in Economics
Advertiser: Institute of Economics, Corvinus University of Budapest
Field(s) of specialization: Econometrics - Industrial Organization - Macroeconomics; Monetary - Microeconomics
Position type(s): Postdoctoral Scholar
Location of job: Fovam ter 8., Budapest, Hungary, 1093, Hungary
Job start date: Flexible
Job duration: Continuing/permanent
Target date for applications: 2 Dec 2019
Application deadline: 5 Dec 2019 midnight UTC (no longer accepting applications)
Current search status: Reviewing applications
Posting end date: 5 Dec 2019
Interviews: Interviews will be conducted at
Ad text:

The Institute of Economics at Corvinus University of Budapest invites applications for two postdoc positions for two years. The starting date is fall 2020, but some flexibility is possible. Different schemes for tenure track can be offered after two years in case of mutual satisfaction. 

 

Corvinus is the leading university in the field of economics in Hungary and is centrally located at the heart of Europe. The University maintains an excellent position as a center for research and teaching and attracts an international group of students and faculty. It offers a broad range of undergraduate, graduate, and executive programs in the area of economics, business and social sciences. Corvinus has been granted accreditation by EQUIS, EPAS and EAPAA, and is a member of a number of international networks such as CEMS. Corvinus has been recently granted the best business school  in Eastern Europe award by Eduniversal.

 

The successful candidate is a young researcher holding (or being close to completing) a PhD in Economics from an internationally recognized university. (S)he will conduct independent research while concurrently contributing to the ongoing research activities. Applications from all fields of economics are welcome. Researchers with experience in game theory, empirical IO, applied microeconomics, financial economics and behavioral or empirical macroeconomics are particularly encouraged to apply. We explicitly encourage international applications.

 

We offer favourable conditions regarding research facilities, data access, time devoted to research, travel support, etc. Employees receive social security benefits and health insurance. Salary range approximately from € 1900 to € 2600 gross per month based on a full-time position.

 

Enquiries (not applications) can be made to Helga Habis, email: helga.habis@uni-corvinus.hu.

 

To apply for this position, please submit a cover letter, a CV, a job market paper and any additional documents (research proposal, teaching evaluations, etc.) to EconJobMarket. At this stage, it is not necessary to submit references or recommendation letters. The received applications will be regularly reviewed until the position is filled. Owing to the potentially large number of enquiries received, only those applicants whose profiles are likely to fit the position will be notified for further details and interviews. Qualified applicants will be contacted starting from December 2, 2019. We aim to interview shortlisted candidates at the EEA Job Market, Rotterdam (Netherlands) December 18-19, 2019. Interested candidates who do not attend the meeting are also encouraged to apply.

Submission materials required
  • Cover letter
  • C.V.
  • Job market paper
  • Research statement (optional)
  • Teaching evaluations (optional)
  • Reference letter (optional)
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