Phd candidate
On-Site
The successful candidates will participate in the teaching and research activities of the applied microeconomics and econometrics group of the Department of Economics. They are expected to finish the dissertation within four years.
The Department of Economics at the University of Bern invites applications to four vacant positions for Doctoral Students in economics.
Your position
The successful candidates will participate in the teaching and research activities of the applied microeconomics and econometrics group of the Department of Economics. They are expected to finish the dissertation within four years.
Your profile
- You have completed a master's degree with excellent grades in Economics
- The graduation should ideally be not more than three years ago
- You have a strong background in applied microeconomics and econometrics as well as a good knowledge of programming
- You have an excellent command of English
- You want to pursue and academic career in economics
We offer You
A 100% position with attractive financial benefits and a flexible start date in a dynamic and research-oriented environment, with a human dimension, in which one-to-one advising takes place on a regular basis. Enrollment as a PhD student in the Gerzensee program for doctoral students or another doctoral program in Switzerland. We prepare students for the academic job market as well as for positions in public and private institutions. Recent placements include for instance the University of San Diego, University of Amsterdam, University of Laval, Swiss National Bank, and Swiss State Secretary for Economic Affairs.
Contact
Depending on your research interest, you will be advised by:
- Maximilian von Ehrlich (maximilian.vonehrlich@unibe.ch): Public Economics and Urban/Regional Economics
- Blaise Melly (blaise.melly@unibe.ch): Econometrics
- Costanza Naguib (costanza.naguib@unibe.ch): Econometrics and Labor Economics
- Jeanne Tschopp (jeanne.tschopp@unibe.ch): Labor Economics
For further information, contact us directly by email or see our web pages.
Application
The application should include a CV, a cover letter describing research interests, and copies of transcripts of academic records. The candidates are also asked to submit their Master thesis, or some other example of own research. Please send your application by email to phd.economics.bern@gmail.com. Applications will be processed until the positions are filled.