Postdoctoral Researcher in the Economics of Inequality and Public Policy

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Zürich, Zürich, Schweiz Universität Zürich Vollzeit

Department of Economics

Postdoctoral Researcher in the Economics of Inequality and Public Policy 100 %

Start of employment Summer 2026

The Department of Economics of the University of Zurich is seeking to fill a Postdoctoral position starting at the latest in the Summer of 2026.

We offer an exciting research environment, competitive terms and conditions, and generous research support. Diversity and inclusion are important to us.

Your responsibilities

The research focus of the position is on topics broadly related to the policy implications of rising inequality. The researcher will have the opportunity to be involved in Florian Scheuer's research agenda on tax policy and surrounding issues, funded by the PI's Swiss National Science Founda-tion (SNSF) Consolidator Grant on "Taxing Capital Gains."

Your profile

Knowledge of German is not a requirement. Applicants should have a PhD degree in Economics before taking up the position. The appointment is initially for a one-year contract, which can be renewed.

Information on your application

Complete applications including a cover letter, CV, job market papers, and at least 3 letters of recommendation will be reviewed starting Nov 15th, 2025. Interviews will be conducted online subsequently.

Applications should be submitted online via EconJobMarket. Please note their Privacy Notice.

For further information, please contact Florian Scheuer by email.

What we offer

Work-Life Balance

  • Flexible working models (such as part-time positions, mobile working, job-sharing)
  • Childcare at the kihz foundation of UZH and ETH

Learning and Development

  • Wide range of continuing education courses of UZH and the Canton of Zurich
  • Language Center run jointly with ETH Zurich

Food

  • Food and drinks at reduced prices in the UZH cafeterias
  • Lunch-Check-card with UZH contribution

Healthcare

  • Special conditions on the Academic Sports Association ASVZ
  • Free seasonal flu vaccinations
  • Rest and relaxation at the quiet room in the university tower

Discounts

  • Private traffic: Carsharing, rent a vehicle, parking space
  • Digitalization: Hardware, software, mobile phone subscriptions
  • Special conditions on hotel reservations

Conditions of Employment

  • Policies of the UZH
  • Most UZH staff are employed according to public law

International Services

  • Support for people from outside Switzerland

Campuses

  • Campuses Zurich City, Zurich Irchel, Oerlikon and Schlieren
  • Sites Zurich West, Old Botanical Garden, Botanical Garden and Lengg
Location
Department of Economics

Schönberggasse 1, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland

Further information
Questions about the job

Florian Scheuer

Chairman of the Department, Professor

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