Postdoctoral Researcher SNSF
Publication date:
05 February 2025Workload:
100%- Place of work:Lausanne
Job summary
Join the University of Lausanne as a Senior Researcher. Excellent opportunity in a dynamic academic setting.
Tasks
- Conduct research on AIgoritmic Assistance in Market Design.
- Engage in independent research projects with a focus on public economics.
- Support teaching activities as needed, up to 10% of your time.
Skills
- PhD in economics (2016 or later) is required; fluency in English and one Swiss language.
- Strong ability to work independently on research tasks.
- Confirmed interest in public economics and related fields.
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Introduction
The University of Lausanne (UNIL) is a leading international teaching and research institution, with over 5'000 employees and 15'500 students. Its Faculty of Business and Economics (HEC Lausanne) is one of Europe’s foremost centres of scientific research in economics. As an employer, UNIL encourages excellence, individual recognition and responsibility.
Presentation
The position will be based at HEC Lausanne’s Department of Economics – a highly research-active group of some 20 professors and 45 postdocs and PhD students, covering all main areas of economics (micro, macro and econometrics). The postdoctoral position will be funded by the Swiss National Science Foundation, through the project “AIgoritmic Assistance in Market Design", led by Rustamdjan Hakimov.
Job information
• Position as Swiss National Science Foundation Senior Researcher
• Contract length: 4 years (initial contract for 1 year, but funding available for 4 years)
• Expected starting date: 1st August 2025
• Employment rate: 100%
• Workplace: University of Lausanne, Faculty for Business and Economics, Internef Building (Chamberonne, Lausanne)
Your responsibilities
• At least 60% of your time will be dedicated to research, related to the project “AIgoritmic Assistance in Market Design” (including contribution to research papers; collection, transformation and analysis of data; management of database and website).
• 30% of the regular working hours will be devoted to the realization of independent research works.
• up to 10% of your time will be dedicated to help with teaching
Your qualifications
• PhD in economics (2016 or more recent)
• Confirmed research interest in public economics
• Ability to work independently
• Fluency in English and in at least one of the Swiss national languages (French, German, Italian)
What the position offers you
We offer a stimulating work environment in a collegial, diverse and dynamic academic setting. Material conditions (very competitive salary, office space, IT infrastructure, library facilities) are internationally competitive. Funds for research-related expenditure (travel, data, etc.) are available.
Contact for further information
For complementary information, please email Professor Rustamdjan Hakimov (E-Mail schreiben)
Your application
Application deadline: 10 February 2025
Applications should include the following:
• A cover letter detailing your research interests, experience and specific motivation for this position
• your CV
• copies of your academic diplomas
• 2 reference letters
To receive full consideration, application documents must be uploaded online through the University of Lausanne recruitment platform: https://www.unil.ch/carrieres/en/home/menuinst/emplois.html
Requisition ID: 22108
Additional information
UNIL is committed to:
• equality, diversity and inclusion within its community;
• ensuring an open and respectful environment that is conducive to personal development;
• offering working conditions that facilitate work-life balance;
• supporting early career researchers.
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