PhD position in Environmental Economics

The research group of Public Economics (Prof. Beat Hintermann) of the Faculty of Business and Economics at the University of Basel invites applications for a PhD position.

Start date: May 2025 (or by agreement)

Your position

• You will be part of a dynamic research team that carries out empirical work in the area of public and environmental economics.
• Enrolment in the departmental PhD program ( https://wwz.unibas.ch/de/graduate-school/phd-program/') )
• You will conduct research towards a doctoral degree and assist and participate in research, teaching and administrative tasks.
• The position is funded for 4 years with an initial contract for 1 year. At the end of the first year, an assessment based on performance and a detailed research proposal is made. In case of a positive assessment, the contract is extended.
• The position is linked to a grant with the objective of carrying out field experiments in public transport. However, the candidate may also pursue additional research projects of his or her choosing.

Your profile

• You hold a Master’s degree in Economics and have completed some courses in public, environmental and/or transport economics.
• You have a strong interest in empirical research and data analysis.
• You are fluent in English; knowledge of German is not a formal requirement but an asset.

We offer you

We offer the opportunity to conduct high-quality research in a dynamic, innovative scientific working environment. Conditions of employment and salary are governed by the personnel and salary regulations of the University of Basel.

• a letter of motivation including your research interests
• your CV
• 1-2 references that we can contact for letters of support
• your diplomas with transcript of grade from the master degree
• a sample of academic writing (master thesis if available; otherwise, a seminar paper or similar).