Predoctoral Research Associate in Economics

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Department of Economics
Predoctoral Research Associate in Economics
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The Department of Economics of the University of Zurich invites applications for the position of a Full-Time Predoctoral Research Associate in Economics at the Chair of Globalization and Labor Markets. The Research Associate receives an appointment of two years at the Department of Economics and will work closely with Prof. David Dorn.
Your responsibilities
The position offers an opportunity to gain first-hand experience in developing cutting-edge empirical research. It will support research projects on labor markets, globalization, technological change, and political economy.
Specific responsibilities include obtaining, organizing and cleaning data, analysing data using statistical software, presenting results, and writing documentations and reports. See www.ddorn.net for past research projects and data outputs.
Your profile
  • Experience : Candidates should have hands-on experience with statistical software, ideally including Stata and/or Matlab. Formal post-undergraduate professional experience is not required.
  • Education : This position is usually filled by those with a Bachelor's or Master's degree in economics, social sciences, public policy, mathematics, statistics, or related fields. Training in microeconomics, econometrics, and statistics is required.
  • Communication : Good oral and written communication skills in English. Knowledge of German is not required.
  • Time Management : Proven ability to handle several different projects/tasks at one time, successfully complete tasks assigned, and meet deadlines. A willingness to work hard, be self-motivated and learn will be essential for doing well in this position.
  • Citizenship : Both EU citizens and non-EU citizens are welcome to apply.

What we offer
The successful candidate will join a motivated team of young researchers based in Zurich. Alumni of the University of Zurich's Pre-Doc program have subsequently gone on to many prestigious PhD programs in Europe and overseas.
Place of work
Schönberggasse 1, Zürich, Switzerland
Start of employment
The Pre-Doc is a full-time position with a flexible start date in summer/fall 2023 and end date in summer/fall 2025.
Complete applications including motivation letter, CV, and academic transcripts should be sent to [email protected]. Applicants should also arrange for two reference letters, ideally written by supervisors of past research-related activities, to be sent to the same e-mail address. The screening of applications will start on April 3, 2023.
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