The Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies is recruiting a
Postdoc in Economics
DEPARTMENT: Department of Economics
CONTRACT: maximum duration contract 2 years (June 2024 until May 2026)
ACTIVITY RATE: 80%
APPLICATION DEADLINE : November 15, 2023
STARTING DATE: 1st June 2024
The Role:
The successful applicant is expected to carry out research and contribute to research projects in the areas of labor economics, education and migration, under the supervision of Professor Martina Viarengo. This position is financed by the National Center of Competence in Research (NCCR) “On the Move”.
NCCRs promote long-term research networks in areas of strategic importance for Swiss science, the Swiss economy and Swiss society. The NCCR – On the Move is the National Center of Competence in Research for migration and mobility studies. It aims to enhance the understanding of contemporary phenomena related to migration and mobility in Switzerland and beyond. Transcending disciplines, the NCCR brings together research projects from the social sciences, economics and law. Managed from the University of Neuchâtel, the network includes eight higher education institutions in Switzerland. The NCCRs promote long-term research networks in areas of strategic importance for Swiss science, the Swiss economy and Swiss society.
To be successful in this role, you should have:
- Ph.D in Economics or related fields
- Areas of expertise: economics, applied econometrics, migration
- Promising publication record
- Excellent command of econometric and statistical software (e.g. Stata, R)
- Excellent oral and written command of English (knowledge of French would be an asset)
What you can expect from us:
- A cosmopolitan community
- Working with researchers from diverse background
- Pioneer in the exploration of global issues
- A motivating, human, and inclusive working environment
- Support measures for researchers with childcare duties
- The salary and working conditions are in accordance with the regulations of the Swiss National Science Foundation
The position is based at the Geneva Graduate Institute with periodical travels to the University of Neuchâtel. The initial appointment will be for a year, with a possibility of extension.
If you are interested into the position:
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Submit your application consisting of a CV, cover letter and a research paper at by November 15, 2023 at: https://erecruit.graduateinstitute.ch/recrutement/?page=advertisement_display&id=500&lng=en
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Two academic references should be submitted directly by the referees to Professor Viarengo by email at : martina.viarengo@graduateinstitute.ch before the 15th of November 2023.
For additional information, please contact Prof. Viarengo by e-mail.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, marital status, disability status, race, national origin, color, gender, sexual orientation or religion.
For more information, candidates are encouraged to consult the Institute's website: LINKS