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177908: Postdoctoral Research Fellowship in Economics

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The Department of Economics at the University of Oxford invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Fellowship in Economics to work with Alex Teytelboym on the ERC-funded project “Duality in Market Design: Theory and Applications.”

• Position: Fixed-term (until 30 June 2026), externally funded, available immediately.
• Application deadline: 17 February 2025.
• Interviews: Expected to be held virtually in late February – early March.

The post-holder will be a member of a research group with responsibility for carrying out research as part of the ERC research project “Duality in Market Design: Theory and Applications”.

The post holder may also provide guidance to junior members of the research group including research assistants, PhD students and project volunteers.

You will hold, or be close to completion of, a PhD in a relevant discipline together with experience of doing research on auction theory, matching markets, market and mechanism design, and/or algorithmic game theory. You will possess sufficient specialist knowledge in the discipline to work with established research programme. You will also have the ability to manage your own research tasks and work with some independence on assigned work.

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We particularly encourage applications from women and candidates from Black and minority ethnic backgrounds, who are underrepresented in academic roles at Oxford.

For further information on the Fellowship, please refer to the further particulars found here: Job Details

CUNEF Universidad is seeking candidates for tenure-track faculty positions at the Assistant Professor level in the Departments of Economics, Finance and Accounting, Management, and Quantitative Methods.

Located in Madrid, CUNEF Universidad (www.cunef.edu/en/) offers a dynamic and international research-oriented environment with excellent research facilities, including data and funding for research-related activities. CUNEF Universidad provides a balanced teaching workload and a highly competitive remuneration.

Successful candidates will be expected to teach at both the undergraduate and graduate levels and to publish their research in leading scientific journals. Since CUNEF Universidad offers several degrees in English, knowledge of Spanish is not required.

The positions will start in September 2025. Applicants should have completed a PhD, or be scheduled to do so, before being appointed. Candidates should send a cover letter, curriculum vitae, job market paper and three reference letters via EconJobMarket.

In order to be considered, applications must be received before November 15, 2024.

Interviews will be conducted online during the European Job Market for Economists (EJME) between December 11-20, 2024.

The Faculty of Business Administration, Prague University of Economics and Business is inviting applications for the following positions:

Up to 3 positions of Postdoctoral Researchers in the fields of Judgment and Decision Making / Behavioral and Experimental Economics / Social or Organizational Psychology

Who we are

The Faculty of Business Administration of the Prague University of Economics and Business is an EQUIS and AACSB accredited and Financial Times ranked business school located in the center of the historical city of Prague, the Czech Republic. We are ranked as one of the best business schools in the Central and Eastern European region. Research of the faculty members has been published in major journals in psychology, management, economics, and organizational studies. The postdoctoral researchers will join the interdisciplinary Behavioral and Experimental Economics Research Group, which conducts research in business ethics, moral psychology, and experimental economics. Prague has a high quality of living, low costs, low crime rate, low inequality, low religiosity, a central location in Europe, an excellent public transportation system, and a GDP per capita comparable to that of Brussels.

The Job’s Mission

The Postdoctoral Researcher will primarily carry out experimental research as a member of a larger research team on one of the theme projects: “Behavioral Aspects of Ageing and Medical Decision-Making” “Investigation of Inequality, Regulation, and Open Society”, or “Strategic Moralization in Groups and Organizations”.

The research agenda is mostly set but room for one’s own research activities is available. The postdoc will actively collaborate on the selected project, which includes finalization of experimental design, data collection, data analysis, and manuscript preparation, with the aim of publishing in top-tier journals. Active participation in workshops and research seminars is expected and teaching is not required. The projects come with a shared conference budget.

Obligatory requirements

• Ph.D. degree in a relevant field (or finishing the degree in 2025)
• A solid track record of publications in management and/or psychology and/or economics journals appropriate to the length of professional experience
  • Fresh graduates should show the potential of publishing in top-tier journals in their job-market paper
• Advanced knowledge of quantitative and experimental research methods
• A strong background in judgment and decision-making, management, behavioral and experimental economics, and/or social or organizational psychology
• An excellent command of written and spoken English language; knowledge of Czech language is an advantage but not required
• Presence in Prague required (not a remote position)

Ideal profile

• Keen and demonstrable interest in research on one of the studied topics; i.e., ageing, inequality, moral judgment, legal decision-making, dishonesty, and/or environmental attitudes.
• Knowledge of and experience with experimental methods (online, laboratory, or field experiments), e.g., programs oTree, z-Tree, or Python
• Experience with open science practices

The offer

Up to a full-time position for 18 months with a possible extension of 18-27 months given satisfactory performance. Starting date by agreement, but ideally as soon as possible (April 2025), with the latest end date on December 31st, 2028. Salary range 50-60,000 CZK pre-tax (i.e., up to about 2,390 EUR or 2,460 USD) per month, with possible additional performance bonuses and some conference budget. Depending on the size of the contract, employee benefits will be included: 6 weeks of paid vacation per year, contribution to supplementary pension insurance or long-term investment product, meal allowance, discount for language courses and sport activities, university kindergarten, events for employees, free parking.

How to apply

The application file should be sent to hiring.fba@vse.cz or via econ job market and it should contain:
1. A short letter of motivation indicating your areas of interest, your skills, and your research plans
2. 1-3 representative papers (job-market paper, working papers / preprints possible)
3. CV including a list of publications and research projects (incl. working papers, preprints) with your role in it if not solo-authored

Only candidates who provide all the above-mentioned documents will be considered for further screening.

The application deadline is January 31, 2025.

The position is open to all nationalities. FBA is a fair employer and offers equal conditions regardless of race, sex, or religion.

On Feb 12, the recruiter removed "Microeconomic Theory" from the fields of specialization.

Utrecht University School of Economics (U.S.E.) invites applications for a Postdoctoral Researcher in the Economics of Climate Policy with a strong background in applied microeconometrics. The position is part of the NWO Vidi grant for the project "Climate policy for heterogeneous firms". This project uses economics theory and Dutch firm-level data to study the heterogeneous repercussions of climate policies for firms. As a postdoc, your primary focus will be on applied microeconometric analysis, contributing valuable empirical insights to the project.

Your job

Your key tasks will include:

• using firm-level data and advanced microeconometric methods to assess the impact of climate policy;
• presenting results at seminars (internally and externally), workshops and conferences;
• engaging as an active member of the research team and department;
• a limited amount of teaching and/or thesis supervision.

You will work closely with the PI, Inge van den Bijgaart, and Giacomo Domini.

Your qualities

You bring the following qualifications:

• completed a PhD in Economics (or due to complete in 2025), preferably environmental economics;
• high motivation and a demonstrated ability to conduct high-quality empirical research;
• strong expertise in applied microeconometrics;
• experience working with large datasets, preferably firm-level data;
• the ability to independently carry out research, and effectively collaborate in a team;
• strong communication skills.

Our offer

We offer:

• a position for 24 months, starting September 2025;
• a working week of 36 hours and a gross monthly salary between €4,537 and €6,209 in the case of full-time employment (salary scale 11 under the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities (CAO NU));
• 8% holiday pay and 8.3% year-end bonus;
• a pension scheme, partially paid parental leave and flexible terms of employment based on the CAO NU.

In addition to the terms of employment laid down in the CAO NU, Utrecht University has a number of schemes and facilities of its own for employees. This includes schemes facilitating professional development, leave schemes and schemes for sports and cultural activities, as well as discounts on software and other IT products. We also offer access to additional employee benefits through our Terms of Employment Options Model. In this way, we encourage our employees to continue to invest in their growth. For more information, please visit Working at Utrecht University.

About us

A better future for everyone. This ambition motivates our scientists in executing their leading research and inspiring teaching. At Utrecht University, the various disciplines collaborate intensively towards major strategic themes. Our focus is on Dynamics of Youth, Institutions for Open Societies, Life Sciences and Pathways to Sustainability. Sharing science, shaping tomorrow.

The Faculty of Law, Economics and Governance is a faculty at the heart of society, with a strong focus on social issues. Our subjects of Law, Economics and Governance give us a strong mix of academic disciplines that complement and enhance each other. This is a unique combination and a mark of our faculty's strength.

The Utrecht University School of Economics (U.S.E.) is part of the Faculty of Law, Economics and Governance. U.S.E. aims to contribute to an economy where people flourish by taking a broad view on welfare and its causes. We aspire to be an internationally renowned school of economics with scientifically robust and socially relevant research and education. We enrich economics with other disciplines to better solve problems and identify opportunities, from a business as well as government perspective.

More information

For more information, please contact Inge van den Bijgaart at i.m.vandenbijgaart@uu.nl.

Candidates for this vacancy will be recruited by Utrecht University.

Apply now

As Utrecht University, we want to be a home for everyone. We value staff with diverse backgrounds, perspectives and identities, including cultural, religious or ethnic background, gender, sexual orientation, disability or age. We strive to create a safe and inclusive environment in which everyone can flourish and contribute.

To apply, please send your curriculum vitae, including a letter of motivation and up to two representative papers (e.g. job market paper), via the Utrecht University website. Applicants selected for interviews will be asked to provide two letters of recommendation.

The application deadline is 28 February 2025.

To apply, visit https://www.uu.nl/en/organisation/working-at-utrecht-university/jobs/postdoc-in-the-economics-of-climate-policy. (See posting for details.)

Located in Sydney, the Department of Economics at Macquarie University invites applications for a continuing Lecturer/Senior Lecturer (the equivalent of tenure track Assistant Professor in North America) or Associate Professor position. Candidates in any field of economics or econometrics are invited to apply.

The Department of Economics is a research-oriented department with undergraduate, masters, and PhD programs. Your responsibilities include: publishing research in leading international refereed journals; teaching and advising undergraduate and graduate students; and encouraging a high level of accomplishment in students.

Salary: Lecturer - From $119,840 to $141,790 p.a. plus 17% superannuation; Senior Lecturer - From $146,324 to $168,275 p.a. plus 17% superannuation; Associate Professor – From $175,731 to $193,296 p.a. plus 17% superannuation.

For more information on the position please contact the Head of Department, Professor John Romalis, at john.romalis@mq.edu.au.

Macquarie University embraces diversity and seeks candidates who will create a climate that attracts students of all races, nationalities and genders.

Application Requirements:

• Curriculum Vitae

• Cover Letter

• Job Market Paper

• 3 References

Applicants are encouraged to submit teaching evaluations where available.

The Bank of Finland Research Unit is hiring for a full-time, fixed-term (two year) position, equivalent to a postdoctoral role, starting in Fall 2025. We welcome applications from candidates with a keen interest in theory or empirical work, particularly in using large micro datasets, to contribute to fields relevant to central banking, such as macroeconomics, monetary economics, banking, and financial stability. The successful candidate will work with the Bank’s researchers on high-quality Finnish registry data and other micro datasets and will have the potential to develop a long-term research relationship. The Unit’s primary task is to produce research relevant to central banking and to publish in high-quality, peer-reviewed journals. The Research Unit's working language is English, and knowledge of Finnish is not required.

The Bank of Finland serves as the national monetary authority and is a member of the Eurosystem. The Research Unit, which is part of the monetary policy and research department, offers a stimulating international research environment in one the world's most livable cities. We organize a research seminar series, conferences, run a visiting scholars program, and provide funds for conference travel. Salary and benefits are competitive with those of other European central banks and academic institutions.

Required Qualifications:
– Doctorate in Economics or Finance
– Ability to conduct and publish high-quality, policy-relevant research
– Strong teamwork skills
– Excellent written and presentation skills in English

Relevant links:

· Bank of Finland website

· Bank of Finland Research Unit

· Bank of Finland Research publications

· Discover Helsinki, the capital of Finland | Visit Finland