Publié: 14 mai 2024
Zürich
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PhD Researcher in Labour Economics
100%, Zurich, fixed-term
The KOF Swiss Economic Institute at the ETH Zurich is the leading institute for applied research in economics in Switzerland.
The labour market division at KOF Swiss Economic Institute is a research division that monitors, analyses, and evaluates the effects of policies, institutions and economic forces on jobs, the workforce, and wages, with the aim of establishing quantitative evidence relevant for policy makers and society at large. Core competencies include the analysis of firms' demand for workers, wage setting and wage inequality, discrimination, and immigration. The team uses innovative large datasets and applies rigorous empirical methods to estimate causal effects.
The successful candidate(s) will be part of the PhD programme of the Department of Management, Technology, and Economics of ETH Zurich, and will be a member of the labour market division at KOF. In addition, the candidate will work closely with Prof. Dr. Dina Pomeranz at the Department of Economics at the University of Zurich and will be able to take classes and attend team meetings in both departments. The department of economics at the University of Zurich one of the highest ranked departments in Europe and provides a vibrant and highly international research environment.
Job description
The successful candidate(s) will conduct academic research within the project “Firms, Workers, and Collective Bargaining in Switzerland” funded by the Swiss National Science Foundation. The project is jointly led by Prof. Dr. Dina Pomeranz (University of Zurich) and Dr. Michael Siegenthaler (KOF). Using large-scale linked register and survey data and self-collected data on collective bargaining agreements in Switzerland, the primary research goals of this project are the following:
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ETH Zurich offers internationally competitive working conditions. The optimal starting date for this position is August - October 2024 and the duration is initially 18 months with the prospect of a further extension up to a total of six years, depending on age and qualification.
We offer the opportunity to pursue a high-quality PhD at renowned institutions in a dynamic and collaborative research environment. The position also offers the possibility for an extended research stay at a top university abroad. ETH Zurich has internationally competitive working conditions. The gross salary will be the standard salary rate for PhD students at ETH Zurich.
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We look forward to receiving your online application until July 31, 2024, with the following documents:
Please note that we exclusively accept applications submitted through our online application portal. Applications via email or postal services will not be considered.
Further information about the Institutes KOF Swiss Economic Institute and Dina Pomeranz’s research can be found on our websites www.kof.ethz.ch and https://www.econ.uzh.ch/en/people/faculty/pomeranz.html. Questions regarding the position should be directed to KOF HR Services E-Mail schreiben (no applications).
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Curious? So are we.
We look forward to receiving your online application until July 31, 2024, with the following documents:
Please note that we exclusively accept applications submitted through our online application portal. Applications via email or postal services will not be considered.
Further information about the Institutes KOF Swiss Economic Institute and Dina Pomeranz’s research can be found on our websites www.kof.ethz.ch and https://www.econ.uzh.ch/en/people/faculty/pomeranz.html. Questions regarding the position should be directed to KOF HR Services E-Mail schreiben (no applications).