ETH Zurich经济学博士职位

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PhD research position in international economics
Posted on Oct 11, 2011
Application Deadline on Nov 30, 2011
Department of Management, Technology, and Economics at ETH Zurich (University / College)




The Chair of Applied Economics at the ETH Zurich is seeking to fill a PhD research position in international economics

The Chair of Applied Economics part of the Department of Management, Technology and Economics (MTEC) at ETH Zurich is associated to the KOF Swiss Economic Institute (www.kof.ethz.ch) and its members work in close collaboration with the Center for Economic Research (www.cer.ethz.ch). Successful candidates are expected to conduct quantitative (theoretical and empirical) research in the field of international economics.

The successful candidate will contribute to a Swiss National Science Foundation (SNF) research project on nonhomothetic preferences and international trade. This project aims at investigating the role of such preferences for cross-border trade in goods, services or multinational activity.

The main focus of this position will be on research.

acquire a Ph.D. in Economics. An excellent command of English is required.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to conduct academic and policy-relevant economic research in an inspiring environment at ETH Zurich. The position implies writing a dissertation related to the research project. The appointment is for a fixed term of three years. Gross salary will be 60 % of a full time position in accordance with the regulations of the ETH Zurich. The starting date is January 2012 but subject to negotiation.


Please apply by sending your cover letter, CV, letters of recommendation to: job-application@kof.ethz.ch (please use the following reference in the subject of your email: Chair-Doc /12-01).

Unless a job offer is rejected, candidates who are invited for an interview will be reimbursed for travel expenses.

The ETH Zurich is committed to an equal opportunities policy in the recruitment and selection of staff.

The position is to be filled as soon as possible.  Applications are welcome as long as this job profile is advertised on http://www.kof.ethz.ch/about/jobs/ .