Postdoc in Economics of Education and Labor Economics

The successful candidate will: develop and publish research projects in economics of education, labor/personnel economics, and applied microeconomics; take a central role in field experiments, from research design and partner coordination to data collection and analysis; work with experimental, survey, and administrative data and contribute to research papers, presentations, grant-related outputs, and policy-oriented communication; collaborate closely with doctoral students, research assistants, and external partners; contribute to teaching and administrative duties, which are expected to remain limited to approximately 20% of the position on average, with the remaining time devoted to research.

The University of Zurich, Switzerland's largest university, offers a range of attractive positions in various subject areas and professional fields. With around 10,000 employees and currently 12 professional apprenticeship streams the University offers an inspiring working environment on cutting-edge research and top-class education.

• Candidates should hold, by the start date, a PhD in economics or a closely related field.

• strong training in applied microeconomics, econometrics, and causal inference

• a strong research interest in economics of education, labor economics, personnel economics, or related applied-micro fields

• prior experience with field-based or experimental empirical research, such as field experiments, survey experiments, or empirical projects involving external partners

• excellent oral and written communication skills in English

• the ability to work independently, reliably, and with strong attention to detail

• a collaborative working style and interest in contributing actively to a research team

• German skills at B1 level or higher, explicitly stated in the CV. In exceptional cases, French skills at B2 level or higher may substitute for German skills; applications that do not state the relevant German or French proficiency level will not be considered. These language skills are relevant for fieldwork and collaboration with field partners and policy institutions.