PhD Position in Macroeconomics
Universität St. Gallen
St. Gallen
Key information
- Publication date:02 December 2025
- Workload:100%
- Place of work:St. Gallen
Job summary
The University of St. Gallen is a leading institution in economics and business. This is a great opportunity for aspiring researchers in a supportive environment.
Tasks
- Develop a PhD thesis under Prof. Johannes Binswanger's guidance.
- Contribute original ideas through collaborative research projects.
- Assist with limited teaching responsibilities as needed.
Skills
- Strong Master's degree in Economics or related field required.
- Solid training in macroeconomic theory and empirical methods.
- Interest in macroeconomic questions like expectations and learning.
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About Us
The University of St. Gallen is one of Europe's leading institutions in economics and business. The Swiss Institute for International Economics and Applied Economic Research ( SIAW-HSG ) is active in macroeconomics, international economics, public economics, and related applied fields, and has a solid record of placing PhD graduates in strong academic environments. Research at the chair of Prof. Johannes Binswanger is collaborative and involves regular, focused interaction on joint projects. The environment is well suited for students aiming for an academic career and for building external research connections.
Application Requirements
Please submit:
- a cover letter outlining your motivation, research interests, and relevant skills
- a CV
- grade transcripts
- a sample of written work (e.g., thesis or seminar paper)
- one academic reference letter (sent directly by the referee to E-Mail schreiben)
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
Duration: The position is offered on a fixed-term basis and is intended to cover the duration of the PhD studies.
Your tasks
The Department of Economics at the University of St. Gallen invites applications for a fully funded PhD position in Macroeconomics. We are especially interested in applicants working on Behavioral Macroeconomics. Successful candidates will enroll in the PhD Program in Economics (GPEF) and are encouraged to participate in the Swiss Program for Beginning Doctoral Students in Economics at the Study Center Gerzensee.
- The core responsibility is to develop a PhD thesis under the supervision of Prof. Johannes Binswanger, typically through joint research projects. Students are expected to contribute their own ideas, and at least one single-authored paper will form part of the dissertation.
- The position may include limited teaching assistance for Prof. Johannes Binswanger.
For further information, please contact Prof. Johannes Binswanger (E-Mail schreiben).
Your profile
- You have a strong Master's degree in Economics (or a closely related field) with solid training in macroeconomic theory and empirical methods.
- You have a strong interest in macroeconomic questions; alignment with topics such as expectations, subjective models, narratives, or learning is an advantage.
- Prior exposure to research in economics is a plus. Some familiarity with machine-learning ideas is welcome but not required.
"A place where knowledge is created" - As one of Europe's leading universities of economics and business administration, the University of St.Gallen (HSG), Switzerland, is committed to the education of over 10'000 students. The HSG is one of the largest employers in the region and provides an attractive and innovative environment for more than 3'500 researchers, educators and professional staff.
