Predoctoral Fellow in Economics

Vor 2 Tagen


Lugano, Schweiz Università della Svizzera italiana (University of Lugano) Vollzeit

**The position**

**What we offer**
- A diverse array of on-the-job learning opportunities and guidance from faculty mentors within a stimulating and interdisciplinary academic setting.
- The chance to make valuable contributions to research projects alongside a team of young researchers.
- The possibility of being involved in seminars and reading groups with faculty members and Ph.D. students and gaining exposure to academic life.
- Office space and access to the IT infrastructures of the university. FTE salary range 48,000 - 58,000 CHF.
- Has completed, or is in the process of completing, an M.Sc. in Economics or other quantitative fields (including Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, and more).
- Has a long-term interest in pursuing academic research in economics or data analysis.
- Has strong inherent motivation, a cooperative attitude, a sense of responsibility, and the ability to work independently in a structured manner.
- Possesses strong computer and analytical skills. Knowledge of programming languages and statistical software such as Stata, R, or Python as well as experience with text analysis is a plus.