The KOF Swiss Economic Institute at the ETH Zurich is the leading institute for applied research in economics in Switzerland.
The labour market division at KOF Swiss Economic Institute is a research division that monitors, analyses, and evaluates the effects of policies, institutions, and economic forces on jobs, the workforce, and wages, with the aim of establishing quantitative evidence relevant for policy makers and society at large. Core competencies include the analysis of firms' demand for workers, wage setting and wage inequality, discrimination, and immigration. The team uses innovative large datasets and applies rigorous empirical methods to estimate causal effects. The division is headed by Michael Siegenthaler.
The successful candidate(s) will be part of the PhD programme of the Department of Management, Technology, and Economics of ETH Zurich, and will be a member of the labour market division at KOF.
The successful candidate(s) will primarily work on his/her dissertation in the field of applied labour economics, optimally on topics relevant for the Swiss labour market. In addition, the candidate will contribute to some of the tasks and outreach activities of the research division, particularly in the area of labour market monitoring and labour market analysis. During the dissertation, the doctoral candidate will also conduct empirical research as a co-author of a small number of internal reports, commissioned projects, or policy evaluations for the federal government, cantons, social partners or companies. These projects will be in close collaboration with the other members of the research group and the group head.
As the ideal candidate for this position, you
The optimal starting date for this position is January or February 2025.
We offer the opportunity to pursue a high-quality PhD at a renowned institution in a dynamic and collaborative research environment. We also offer the possibility for a research stay at a top university abroad during the PhD. ETH Zurich has internationally competitive working conditions. The gross salary will be salary level 2 for PhD students at ETH Zurich (see the salary regulations of ETH Zurich).
We look forward to receiving your online application until November 15, 2024, with the following documents:
Please note that we exclusively accept applications submitted through our online application portal. Applications via email or postal services will not be considered.
Further information about the KOF Swiss Economic Institute can be found on our website. Questions regarding the position should be directed to KOF HR Services hr@kof.ethz.ch (no applications).
ETH Zürich is well known for its excellent education, ground-breaking fundamental research and for implementing its results directly into practice.
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