PhD position in Behavioral and Experimental Economics

Vor 2 Tagen


Bern, Schweiz Berner Fachhochschule Vollzeit
Limited for 4 yearsBernStart per July 1, 2025 or by arrangementHomeoffice possible

To start with, here are some of our strong points:

  • An almost unbelievably large variety of themes and topics and a great mix of research and teaching.
  • Plenty of contact with eager young people from all over the world who are set on achieving things.
  • Curiosity is what we want, oodles of it. Plus, lots of independence and autonomy.
  • Responsibility in hugely exciting projects for the future attracting attention beyond the professional world.

What you'll be doing here:

  • This PhD position is part of a project funded by the SNSF and is offered by the Bern University of Applied Sciences in collaboration with the University of Fribourg.
  • Investigate how emerging technologies such as VR and AI change the way we collaborate, cooperate, and strategically interact in teams.
  • Design innovative experiments that integrate virtual reality, augmented reality, and AI into traditional frameworks in experimental economics, and analyze text data using LLMs.
  • Collaborate with a dynamic team and contribute to high-profile publications.
  • Participate in international conferences and workshops.

What you'll bring with you:

  • Master's degree in Economics (or related fields, including Management, Psychology, and Computer Science).
  • A strong interest in experimental methods and Behavioral Economics.
  • You are curious, creative, and highly motivated, and you are able to work independently as well as in teams.
  • A good command of the English language is required.
  • Additional skills include a background in microeconomics, knowledge of econometrics or data analysis techniques, knowledge of emerging technologies such as VR/AR, or programming skills (Python).

I’ll be your guide through the application procedure:

Cédric Schmid
HR Berater
P +41 31 848 67 69

For job-specific queries:

Christian Zihlmann
Lecturer
P +41 31 848 52 96 #J-18808-Ljbffr

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