University of Zurich

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The University of Zurich invites applications for a three-year postdoc position in the field of economics of education starting September 2019 or earlier.

Applicants should have a PhD degree in Economics or should be close to the completion of their PhD when starting the job. Successful candidates will be appointed for three-years. After three years the contract can be extended for up to another three years.

The successful applicant will be affiliated with the Jacobs Center for Productive Youth Development and the Department of Economics. The position does not include any teaching obligations. The successful applicant will conduct independent research, but also work together with Prof Ulf Zölitz and the other Jacobs Center Professors on interdisciplinary research projects related to child and youth development.

The Jacobs Center for Productive Youth Development and the Department of Economics at the University of Zurich offer an exciting research environment, a competitive salary, and generous research support.

Complete applications include a cover letter, CV, one research paper / job market paper and at least 2 letters of recommendation. Applications will be reviewed starting November 15, 2018. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Interviews will be conducted in January 2019 at the ASSA-AEA meetings in Atlanta, through Skype or in Zurich.

Regarding question about the position or application procedure, please e-mail Christine Le Grand: christine.legrand@econ.uzh.ch.

All applications should be submitted online at https://econjobmarket.org.