Predoctoral Fellow in Economics

Department of Economics_
**Predoctoral Fellow 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 position of a predoctoral research fellow in Economics. We are looking for a highly skilled and motivated individual who wants to get exposure to and training in a broad set of economic research topics and methods before pursuing a PhD in Economics.

**Your responsibilities**: The position offers an opportunity to gain first-hand experience in carrying out and developing cutting-edge empirical research.

We are looking for a person who enjoys independent problem-solving and thrives on taking high-level directional advice and then running with this advice as far as possible. A willingness to work hard, be self-motivated and learn will be essential for doing well in this position.

Very good oral and written communication skills in English. Knowledge of German is not required.

**What we offer**: This position offers a range of on-the-job learning opportunities and mentoring from faculty supervisor in an inspiring academic environment. The predoc can actively participate in departmental activities, such as external and internal seminars and reading groups and can audit classes that she/he may be interested in at the PhD level. The predoctoral fellow will join a dynamic and inter-disciplinary team of international researchers and a community of fellow predocs.

The predoctoral position is a full-time commitment, combines research work with learning activities and is ideal for a recent graduate who is interested in going on to do a PhD in Economics.

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

**Start of employment**: Employment start date: earliest August 15, 2023, latest September 15, 2023.

Length of commitment: The appointment will be for one year and can be extended by an additional year. The end of this position is in summer/fall 2024 and can be extended to summer/fall 2025 by mutual agreement.