Beschreibung

Jacobs Center for Productive Youth Development

Predoctoral Position under the Supervision of Prof. Ana Costa-Ramón
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We invite applications for a predoctoral position under the supervision of Prof. Ana Costa-Ramón starting in Summer or Fall 2024 (flexible start date). This position provides opportunities for aspiring economists to gain research experience and develop their skills in a stimulating and supportive environment. Ongoing and future research projects study topics in the fields of labor economics, gender economics, and health economics.

Your responsibilities

• Assist in the development and execution of research projects.
• Conduct literature reviews, data collection, data visualization, and statistical analysis.
• Prepare research findings for publication in leading academic journals.

Your profile

• A bachelor's or master's degree in Economics, Statistics, or a related field.
• Proficiency in Stata.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.

What we offer

• The possibility to join a vibrant environment and dynamic team of international researchers and the Zurich predoc program.
• Opportunities to acquire skills necessary to conduct independent research in applied microeconomics.
• Support during your PhD application process or non-academic job search.
• A competitive salary in line with University of Zurich standards.

Place of work

Zurich

Start of employment

Summer / Fall 2024