Doctoral researcher (PhD) in Labour Economics

University of Luxembourg, Luxembourg

Updated: 3 months ago
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: 09 Mar 2024

11 Feb 2024
Job Information
Organisation/Company

University of Luxembourg
Research Field

Economics » Labour economics
Researcher Profile

First Stage Researcher (R1)
Country

Luxembourg
Application Deadline

9 Mar 2024 - 04:36 (UTC)
Type of Contract

Temporary
Job Status

Full-time
Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by an EU programme
Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

The Department of Economics and Management of the Faculty of Law, Economics and Finance of the University of Luxembourg is looking for a PhD candidate to conduct research in Labour Economics.

Your Role...

The doctoral researcher will be working under the supervision of Professor Konstantinos Tatsiramos. The doctoral researcher's main task will be to prepare a doctoral thesis in the field of labour economics. The thesis work will be undertaken at the University of Luxembourg but can also be jointly-supervised with another university. The ideal candidate should have excellent analytical and research skills, some experience in statistical software (e.g. Stata, Python, R), a strong motivation for academic research and interest in empirical research with emphasis on policy evaluation.

The doctoral candidate will contribute to the teaching of small groups in tutorials ranging from one to three hours per week. The doctoral researcher will benefit from being part of large research group comprising several PhDs and Postdoctoral Researchers working on related areas.

Qualifications...

We are looking for a candidate with demonstrated interest in empirical research aiming to conduct original research. In particular, the following requirements apply:

  • A Master's Degree in Economics (quantitative or research training). Candidates should meet the eligibility requirements of the Doctoral Program in Economics and Management Sciences
  • Experience with empirical methods and software
  • Proficiency in English
  • Excellent analytical, communication and writing skills

In Short...

  • Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract 36 Month (extendable up to 48 months if required)
  • Work Hours: Full Time 40.0 Hours per Week
  • Employee and student status
  • Location: Kirchberg
  • Job Reference: UOL06256

The yearly gross salary for every PhD at the UL is EUR 40952 (full time)

In particular, we offer:

  • Regular personal exchanges with the supervisor and the members of the thesis committee
  • An exciting international and multilingual research environment
  • Personal workspace (full-time contract requires the doctoral candidate to work at the University premises)
  • Travel opportunities for training and learning
  • The University is an equal opportunity employer

About us...

The University of Luxembourg is an international research university with a distinctly multilingual and interdisciplinary character. The University was founded in 2003 and counts more than 6,700 students and more than 2,000 employees from around the world. The University's faculties and interdisciplinary centres focus on research in the areas of Computer Science and ICT Security, Materials Science, European and International Law, Finance and Financial Innovation, Education, Contemporary and Digital History. In addition, the University focuses on cross-disciplinary research in the areas of Data Modelling and Simulation as well as Health and System Biomedicine. Times Higher Education ranks the University of Luxembourg #3 worldwide for its "international outlook," #20 in the Young University Ranking 2021 and among the top 250 universities worldwide.

The Faculty of Law, Economics and Finance offers three Bachelor programmes, four Master programmes of Management and Economics and six Masters of Laws (LL.M.), as well as several continuing education courses. It also includes the Doctoral School in Law and the Doctoral School in Economics and Finance. Around 2,500 students from 90 different nationalities are enrolled at the Faculty. Academic staff from 18 different nationalities teach at the Faculty, supported by practitioners from the field, visiting scholars and guest professors. Rooted in Luxembourg but with a European and international outlook, the Faculty counts three departments:

  • Department of Law
  • Department of Economics and Management (DEM)
  • Department of Finance

Teaching and research benefit from the proximity of the European institutions, Luxembourg's world-class financial centre ranked second in the world in investment fund asset domicile, and its vibrant business community. Institutional and private sector partnerships, sponsored Chairs, and a growing network of international partner universities make the FDEF a vibrant academic hub within the University at the heart of Europe.

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Number of offers available
1
Company/Institute
University of Luxembourg
Country
Luxembourg
City
Luxembourg
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