PhD position: Causality and Heterogeneity in Panel Data Models

2 Mar 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (VU)

Research Field

Economics

Researcher Profile

First Stage Researcher (R1)

Country

Netherlands

Application Deadline

31 Mar 2024 - 21:59 (UTC)

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Not Applicable

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 Econometrics and Data Science department at the Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam invites applications for a PhD position with a research interest in econometric methods. We are looking for a PhD candidate to join our project on developing methods to analyse causality and heterogeneity in panel data models.

This PhD project aims to develop novel econometric methods for detecting and solving endogeneity, establishing causality, and performing estimation and inference in heterogeneous panel data models. The research will potentially address unexplored types of heterogeneities, propose new diagnostic tests for endogeneity and advanced estimation strategies. Intended research will contribute to the rigor of panel data analysis and open new avenues for empirical research across various fields, particularly including climate econometrics.

The PhD project will be supervised by Assoc. Prof. Hande Karabiyik. You will also collaborate with other researchers who will join this project. The PhD position is a full-time position for a period of four years, during which the candidate will design and conduct research about developing econometric methods in the aforementioned areas and apply these methods in relevant empirical studies. During these four years, the PhD candidate will also follow PhD-level coursework and will be expected to teach.

Your duties

• Perform high-quality research.
• Submit your research results to international peer-reviewed journals.
• Teach and assist courses in Bachelor and/or Master’s educational programmes and supervise Bachelor and Master theses.
• Contribute to project tasks, meetings and activities and present your research findings, for example at internal seminars and international conferences.
• Be committed to follow relevant PhD-level courses.

Requirements
Specific Requirements

• Candidates need to hold a master's degree (or be close to completion) in econometrics and operations research, statistics, mathematics, computer science, or in similar disciplines.
• Strong mathematical skills are required.
• Candidates should enjoy scholarly teamwork and appreciate publishing in top journals.
• Good proficiency in English (both oral and written) is required.

Additional Information
Benefits

A challenging position in a socially engaged organisation. At VU Amsterdam, you contribute to education, research and service for a better world. And that is valuable. So in return for your efforts, we offer you:

• a salary of € 2.770,00 (PhD) and maximum € 3.539,00 (PhD) gross per month in the fourth year, for a full-time employment
• an employment contract of initially for one year. If there is sufficient perspective, this will be extended to a total of 4 years. Your dissertation at the end of the fourth year forms the end of your employment contract.

We also offer you attractive fringe benefits and arrangements. Some examples:

• A full-time 38-hour working week comes with a holiday leave entitlement of 232 hours per year. If you choose to work 40 hours, you have 96 extra holiday leave hours on an annual basis. For part-timers, this is calculated pro rata.
• 8% holiday allowance and 8.3% end-of-year bonus
• contribution to commuting expenses
• optional model for designing a personalized benefits package
• solid pension scheme (ABP)

Additional comments

Are you interested in this position and do you believe that your experience will contribute to the further development of our university? In that case, we encourage you to submit your application. Required documents:

• Resume
• Motivation letter of max 600 words.
• Grade lists showing the names and grades of courses taken in Bachelor and Master education.
• Two reference letters.

Submitting a diploma is part of the application process.

Applications received by e-mail will not be considered.

Acquisition in response to this advertisement is not appreciated.

Website for additional job details

https://www.academictransfer.com/338509/

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam

Country

Netherlands

City

Amsterdam

Postal Code

1081HV

Street

De Boelelaan 1105

Geofield

Where to apply

Website

https://www.academictransfer.com/en/338509/phd-position-causality-and-heterogen…

Contact

City

Amsterdam

Website

http://www.vu.nl/

Street

De Boelelaan 1105

Postal Code

1081 HV

STATUS: EXPIRED