On-Site
Researcher / analyst
40 - 56 CHF
The salary depends on the working ratio. The FTE is 56.000 CHF, the target is a 70% position.
Fabrizio Colella
The Institute of Economics (IdEP) at the Università della Svizzera italiana (USI) in Lugano, Switzerland, invites applications from highly motivated and talented candidates for one Predoctoral Research Fellow in Labor Economics. The position is for one year (up to three years on mutual agreement). The starting date is flexible and may be as early as September 2024.
The successful candidate will work closely in all stages of research with Fabrizio Colella on various labor economics projects related to discrimination, migration, occupational mobility, wage formation, and skill requirements. A particular focus will be given to the Swiss National Science Foundation-funded project “The Role of Firms in Wage Formation: Evidence from Immigration and Local Taxes in Switzerland” by Fabrizio Colella (USI Lugano), Josef Zweimüller (Uni Zurich), Rafael Lalive (Uni Lausanne), and David Card (UC Berkeley).
The position
The successful candidate will work closely in all stages of research with Fabrizio Colella on various labor economics projects related to discrimination, migration, occupational mobility, wage formation, and skill requirements. A particular focus will be given to the Swiss National Science Foundation-funded project “The Role of Firms in Wage Formation: Evidence from Immigration and Local Taxes in Switzerland” by Fabrizio Colella (USI Lugano), Josef Zweimüller (Uni Zurich), Rafael Lalive (Uni Lausanne), and David Card (UC Berkeley).
The position provides an excellent opportunity to acquire hands-on experience performing state-of-the-art research in applied economics. The Research Fellow will be involved in different stages of research, including brainstorming, data manipulation, data analysis, literature review, and manuscript editing, and will receive support for future career development. The position is based at USI University in Lugano, Switzerland.
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 contribute 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, university IT infrastructure access, and support for future PhD applications.
Salary range (part-time/full-time): 40,000/56,000 CHF/year.
The ideal candidate
- 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 intrinsic 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 and experience with text analysis is a plus.
We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds who share our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. USI is an equal-opportunity employer and does not discriminate on any basis.
If you are interested, please apply and upload your CV, academic transcripts, and other supporting documents by using this link: https://usi.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0IdVdoS8aWqBRk2 . Optional Reference Letters can be sent via email to luganolaborhiring@gmail.com. Invitations for online interviews will be scheduled on a rolling basis starting from May 6th, 2024.
Via Buffi 6
Lugano , Switzerland
