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A postdoctoral position in Behavioral Economics or Microeconomics is available at the Department of Marketing, City University of Hong Kong. The post-doctoral researcher will conduct collaborative research under the supervision of Professor Liang Guo. The position is primarily devoted to research.

Compensation is competitive and commensurate with qualifications. Appointment will be made on contract basis, renewable subject to mutual agreement.

An ideal applicant would have: (i) Ph.D. in relevant fields; (ii) Solid background in Behavioral Economics and/or Microeconomics; (iii) Excellent record of research experience and potential.

Please provide the following documents for your application:

• Cover letter

• Detailed CV

• One writing sample or representative paper

• Two reference letters (sent separately)

Please send a soft copy of the application package to Professor Liang Guo (lianguo@cityu.edu.hk). Review of applications continue until the position is filled. Start date of the position is flexible.

Application procedure: To apply, send a message to lianguo@cityu.edu.hk.

Please see more information at https://www.cityu.edu.hk/hro/en/job/current/administrative.asp?ref=ur-br1316

To apply, send a message to lianguo@cityu.edu.hk. (See posting for details.)

About the job

As a Senior Music Economics Data Scientist in YouTube Business Go-To-Market Impact Measurement team, you will work closely with the Music + Premium Product Activation team by applying an analytical lens to solve business problems. You will have to leverage techniques from causal inference, advanced statistical modeling, and/or forecasting. It will be your responsibility to determine the best approach for solving problems, and communicate clearly with decision-makers who may or may not have a technical background.

We use a large set of tools from experimental to observational techniques, touching on a broad range of problems from different functional and product areas. Effective data scientists on our team keep up with advances in the causal inference literature. When available methodologies are not well suited for the problem you are trying to solve, you will be encouraged to develop new econometric techniques in collaboration with your teammates and work with our summer interns on research projects. We also attend relevant conferences and organize internal events to keep our toolkit updated and educate the broader Google community.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $150,000-$223,000 + bonus + equity + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

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Minimum qualifications:

• Master's degree in a quantitative discipline such as Statistics, Engineering, Sciences, or equivalent practical experience.
• 4 years of experience using analytics to solve product or business problems, coding (with Python or R), querying databases, or statistical analysis.
• Experience in econometrics, causal inference, and machine learning.

Preferred qualifications:

• PhD in quantitative discipline.
• 3 years of experience in statistical speciality (causal inference, econometrics, generalized linear models, experiment design, bayesian statistics, advanced forecasting, machine learning, etc.).
• Proven track record of research and up-to-date on the latest literature and methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Develop metrics to track and evaluate solution deployment across teams.
• Create dashboards and tools to automate processes, generate reports, and guide product decisions.
• Curate and validate data to ensure quality standards are met.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand the domain, business goals, and data infrastructure context.

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The Department of Economics at the University of Exeter Business School is seeking to recruit two fixed term posts at the levels of Visiting Lecturer (Visiting Assistant Professor). These positions will be available on a two-year fixed term contract.

Main purpose of the job:

You will contribute to teaching in one or more of the disciplinary areas in the department, supervise student projects and dissertations and develop, implement, and promote innovative teaching practices. You should be an independent, pro-active, and energetic person with a passion for education and teaching. You are expected to contribute to the ‘public good’ by taking part and help organize department events, work collaboratively with others to find solutions to specific academic issues and liaise with student bodies whenever necessary. The majority of your time will be spent on teaching related activities, but you will have time to pursue your own research.

Candidates should have a Ph.D. already in hand or firmly expected by August 2024 and should show evidence or promise of significant scholarship.

University of Exeter Business School
We embrace and promote diversity and offer flexible working hours. We are an equal opportunity employer, a Disability Confident employer and an Athena Swan accredited institution. Whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from groups currently underrepresented in the workforce.

To learn more about the School, please visit https://business-school.exeter.ac.uk/

How to apply:
Applicants for posts must apply online at EconJobMarket.org by midnight, 16 May (UTC). Please submit a cover letter, a CV and two letters of reference (which explicitly mention your teaching abilities).

Feel free to direct possible queries about the post to Professor Loukas Balafoutas, L.Balafoutas@exeter.ac.uk.

Note: the requirements for an application for this position were changed at the request of the recruiter on 2023.9.15 at 21:50 UTC.

The University of Virginia's Department of Economics of the College and Graduate School of Arts & Sciences invites applications for multiple tenure-track positions at the untenured (Assistant Professor) level. We will consider candidates in any microeconomics field but are particularly interested in candidates with specialties in experimental economics, econometrics, or theory. We will consider candidates with post-doctoral experience, such as assistant professors or post-doc researchers, as well as candidates who anticipate receiving their PhD in 2024.

We seek candidates dedicated to our mission and passionate about teaching in a world-class institution. The Department aims to recruit faculty dedicated to building and extending a top-tier research portfolio, including developing external funding to support research endeavors. We value ambitious scholars eager to work together and build on the intellectually vibrant community for economists at the University.

We encourage applications of racial and ethnic minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, individuals who identify with LGBTQ+ communities, individuals from lower-income backgrounds, and/or first-generation college graduates.

Review of applications will begin October 5. The positions will remain open until filled.

The anticipated appointment start date will be Fall 2024.

To Apply

Applicants with post-doctoral experience should submit the following materials:

1. A cover letter that addresses (1) Areas of research/scholarship interest; (2) Potential collaborations/projects at UVA; (3) demonstrated experience relevant to advancing the University’s ambition to cultivate the most vibrant community in higher education in order to prepare students to be citizen-leaders in a diverse and globally connected world.

2. Curriculum vitae

3. One research paper

4. Contact information for three recommenders and a file with a summary of activities since completing the PhD, including research output, courses taught, students advised, and other professional service.

Applicants without post-doctoral experience should submit the following materials:

1. A cover letter that addresses (1) Areas of research/scholarship interest; (2) Potential collaborations/projects at UVA; (3) demonstrated experience relevant to advancing the University’s ambition to cultivate the most vibrant community in higher education in order to prepare students to be citizen-leaders in a diverse and globally connected world.

2. Curriculum vitae

3. One research paper

4. Applicants should select three recommenders in the EconJobMarket system who can submit letters that discuss the applicant’s potential for research output, teaching, advising, and other professional service.

Please submit materials to two places:

1.UVA’s Interfolio: https://apply.interfolio.com/129307

2. Econ Job Market: https://econjobmarket.org.

Prior to receiving an offer, the department may request additional information from candidates, including letters from references.

Questions regarding the application process should be directed to: Melanie Sponaugle, Faculty Search Advisor, at unw5dq@virginia.edu. Questions about the position should be directed to Julie Holland Mortimer at juliemortimer@virginia.edu.

The University will perform background checks on all new faculty hires prior to making a final offer of employment.

UVA assists faculty spouses and partners seeking employment in the Charlottesville area. To learn more please visit https://dualcareer.virginia.edu.

For more information about UVA and the Charlottesville community please see http://www.virginia.edu/life/charlottesville and https://embarkcva.com/.

UVA is in beautiful Charlottesville with easy access to the Blue Ridge Mountains, the eastern shore and the nation's Capital. Charlottesville is consistently ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S. (e.g., see liveability.com) with access to outdoor activities, vibrant culture, and excellent schools and restaurants.

For more information on the benefits available to faculty at UVA, visit https://provost.virginia.edu/subsite/faculty-development and hr.virginia.edu/benefits.

The University of Virginia is fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person's perspective and lived experiences. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education: Ph.D. or terminal degree. ABD may be accepted.
Experience: None
Licensure: None

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

This is primarily a sedentary job involving extensive use of desktop computers. The job does occasionally require traveling to attend meetings.

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Department of Marketing, City University of Hong Kong is hiring tenure-track faculty. The specifics are as follows.

Duties

The appointee is expected to make a significant contribution to research and teaching programmes individually and as a team member of the Department. The appointee at Professor/Associate Professor level is also expected to play an active role in the departmental administration.

Requirements

A PhD in Marketing or related fields with research focusing on empirical modeling, econometrics, causal inference, and/or machine learning. For the post of Professor/Associate Professor, a substantial track record of research and publications in top journals, an active research programme, and high-quality teaching are required. For the post of Assistant Professor, good teaching evaluation results and an active research programme with publications or potential publications in top-tier marketing/management journals are expected.

Salary and Conditions of Service

Remuneration package will be driven by market competitiveness and individual performance. Excellent fringe benefits include gratuity, leave, medical and dental schemes, and relocation assistance (where applicable). Initial appointment will be made on a fixed-term contract.

Information and Application

Further information on the posts and the University is available at http://www.cityu.edu.hk, or from the Department of Marketing, City University of Hong Kong, Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon Tong, Hong Kong (email : mktdsc@cityu.edu.hk).

To apply, please submit an online application and include a cover letter with the current CV and teaching evaluation results. Applicant for the post of Assistant Professor is also required to submit 2 reference letters and sample publications. Applications and nominations will receive full consideration until the positions are filled and only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. The University’s privacy policy is available on the homepage (https://www.cityu.edu.hk)f/).

Please see more information and submit the application at https://www.cityu.edu.hk/hro/en/job/current/academic.asp?ref=uac-b425.

Technical University of Munich (TUM) is inviting applications for the position of a postdoctoral researcher starting from October 2024, or later on agreement.

The open position is at the chair of Sustainable Economic Policy (Campus Straubing, Department of Economics & Policy) and is funded by the ERC StG project "ClimaSoNo". The project's mission is to understand the vast heterogeneity in behavior and beliefs regarding climate change across regions in Europe (for more information see https://cordis.europa.eu/project/id/101115813).

The successful candidate will design (online) surveys and field experiments. Postdoctoral scholars are highly encouraged to start new projects and strengthen their research pipeline before starting tenure-track faculty positions. Support for conferences or conducting experiments is available.

There are no teaching or administrative obligations. We offer flexible working hours and home-office. Salary according to the TV-L (German academic salary scale (100 %, E 13). The term for the position is up to three years. Applicants with research interests in experimental economics, cultural economics, environmental economics, and/or behavioral economics and experience in conducting field experiments will be given priority.

Applications must be submitted by April 30, 2024 (23:59 UTC). The application package should include:

• a CV with a list of publications/working papers
• a cover letter (at most two pages)
• a job market paper (published article or manuscript)
• copies of degree certificates
• 2 letters of reference

The interviews with the invited candidates will take place virtually from May 16 to 17, 2024.

For further questions about the vacancies, please contact silke.heindl@tum.de.