Predoctoral Positions in Economics

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Zurich, Schweiz Department of Economics Vollzeit

Department of Economics_
**Predoctoral positions in Economics**
**70 % **:The Department of Economics at the University of Zurich, a leading European research department, representing a wide range of research interests in all areas of economics, invites applicants for the positions of predoctoral research fellow in Economics.

**Your responsibilities**: The predoctoral positions are a full-time commitment. They combine research work with learning activities and are well-suited for BA or Master's program graduates who wish to gain first-hand experience in research before entering a PhD program. Former RAs have joined doctoral programs at Berkeley, MIT, Harvard, Princeton, Yale, Oxford, LSE, and Stanford. We are particularly interested in people with a strong quantitative background, statistical skills (STATA), experience in computer programming (Python), web scraping, text2data, AI (GPT-3), and/or the use of geographical data for quantitative analysis. Curiosity and energy matter to us as much as initiative and attention to detail.

**Your profile**:

- University degree in a relevant discipline (economics, computer science, engineering, mathematics, physics, economic history)
- Postgraduate qualifications (MA/MSc/MPhil) or a BA with an outstanding record
- Excellent research and analytical skills
- Good knowledge of STATA, ARC-GIS, Matlab, Python preferred, but not strictly necessary

**What we offer**:

- Interesting and intellectually challenging work
- On-the-job training of research skills
- Competitive salary
- Travel opportunities
- Help and advice with PhD program placements

**Place of work**: Schönberggasse 1, Zürich, Switzerland

**Start of employment**: Employment start date: July or September 2023

Length of commitment: The appointment will be for one year and can be extended by an additional year. A willingness to stay for a second year is a plus.



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