The Chair of Macroeconomics: Innovation and Policy has a job opening for a Postdoc position in theoretical macroeconomics. The Postdoc position focuses on basic research, innovation and economic growth or on monetary economics.
The research at the chair centers on empirically motivated theoretical and conceptual economic questions and provides useful policy guidelines. The chair is part of the Center of Economic Research, which belongs to the Department of Management, Technology, and Economics (D-MTEC) at ETH Zurich. Further information about the chair’s work is provided on our website. The salary will be following the regulations of ETH Zurich. The starting date is flexible.
The successful applicant should hold a Ph.D. degree in economics on at least one of the above topics with a focus on theory. She/he is expected to both conduct academic as well as policy-relevant economic research independently and to contribute to research projects at the chair.
ETH Zurich is one of the world’s leading universities specializing in science and technology. We are renowned for our excellent education, cutting-edge fundamental research, and direct transfer of new knowledge to society. Over 30,000 people from more than 120 countries find our university to be a place that promotes independent thinking and an environment that inspires excellence. Located in the heart of Europe, yet forging connections all over the world, we work together to develop solutions for the global challenges of today and tomorrow.
Interested? We look forward to receiving your online application with the following documents: a short motivation letter describing your background and research interests, a curriculum vitae, high school and university transcripts with a description of the grading system, two academic references (which should be sent to us directly by the referees) and a copy of your PhD thesis or academic papers.
Please note that we exclusively accept applications submitted through our online application portal. Applications via email or postal services will not be considered.
Further information about the chair can be found on our website https://mip.ethz.ch/. Questions regarding the position should be directed to mip@ethz.ch (no applications).