Post-doc Position in Economics And/or Related

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Freiburg, Freiburg, Schweiz Department of Economics, University of Fribourg (Switzerland) Vollzeit
The project's team is composed of researchers from diverse fields including economics, management, communication, law, and sociology.

This initiative is part of a broader cluster called "The Future of Switzerland," consisting of four interlinked research projects, embracing an interdisciplinary approach.

The areas that can be addressed will touch on issues of economic and social policies such as smart regions and cities, energy transition, corporate and policy strategies for addressing climate change, the creation of value by businesses, sociological and societal issues related to sustainable development to name just a few examples.

The postdoc's expertise in specific domains may also influence the project's directions.

Key responsibilities:

  • Conduct theoretical and empirical research in the respective fields of the research project(s).
  • Organize and facilitate scientific exchanges among researchers from various departments and faculties within the specific research project and across other research projects.
  • Coorganize events, including workshops, and other relevant activities.

Requirements:

  • Doctoral degree in economics, management, or a related social science discipline.
  • Proficiency in quantitative and qualitative empirical methods (for instance regression analysis and methods for policy/impact evaluation); ideally also and advanced command of qualitative methods.
  • A promising academic record with the potential to publish in high quality academic journals.
  • Proficiency in English; ideally also fluency in French and/or German, as well as knowledge of Switzerland and its institutions.

Start data:
as soon as possible

Salary:
Competitive and in accordance with the University of Fribourg's guidelines.

Affiliation:

Application:

Deadline of Application:
February 23rd, 2024

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