Postdoctoral researcher in Econometrics

The Department of Economics and Management (DEM) of the Faculty of Law, Economics and Finance of the University of Luxembourg is looking for a Postdoctoral researcher to conduct research in Econometrics.

The Postdoctoral researcher will be working under the supervision of Professor Gautam TRIPATHI. The Postdoctoral researcher is expected to contribute to:

• Research in the area of econometrics (theoretical or applied, with a focus on methodology)
• Writing academic papers for publication in peer reviewed journals and participating in conferences
• Assisting with teaching activities, one to three hours a week
• Participating actively in the academic life of the department, e.g., seminars and workshops, and interacting with members of the Empirical Methods Group and PhD students doing applied work

We are looking for a candidate with a PhD in Economics (last 5 years) with a specialization in Econometrics.

In particular, the following requirements apply:

• Strong interest in methodological issues in econometrics
• Proven ability to autonomously conduct research at a post-doctoral level
• Proven ability to work individually as well as part of a team
• Very good English language skills

• Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract 24 Month
• Starting date: September 2022
• Work Hours: Full Time 40.0 Hours per Week
• Location: Kirchberg
• Job Reference: UOL04937

In particular, we offer…

• An exciting international and multilingual research environment
• Excellent facilities including personal work space at the University
• Travel opportunities for training and learning
• The University offers highly competitive salaries based on the candidate's experience and is an equal opportunity employer

Please apply ONLINE formally through the HR system and include:

• A detailed curriculum vitae listing all published and working papers
• A motivation letter (max. 2 pages) with a description of research interests and plans for the coming 2 years
• Copy of three research papers and/or a copy of the PhD thesis
• Three letters of recommendations, emailed directly to [email protected]

For more information concerning this position, please contact Prof. Gautam TRIPATHI, email: [email protected]

To ensure full consideration, candidates should apply by June 01, 2022.

Please apply formally through the HR system. Applications by email will not be considered. The University of Luxembourg embraces inclusion and diversity as key values. We are fully committed to removing any discriminatory barrier related to gender, and not only, in recruitment and career progression of our staff.

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