Job Description: The Department of Economics in the Franklin P. Perdue School of Business at Salisbury University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Economics, beginning in January or August 2027. We seek colleagues whose research and teaching will strengthen our growing undergraduate programs and contribute to the intellectual life of a collegial, student-focused department. Position: Health Economics and Public Sector Economics. We are seeking an economist whose primary research focus lies in health economics, public economics, or the intersection of both. Relevant areas of expertise include healthcare markets, health policy evaluation, the economics of aging, health insurance, Medicaid and Medicare, taxation, government expenditure, social insurance, and state and local public finance. This list is illustrative rather than exhaustive — candidates working on related topics are encouraged to apply. The successful candidates will be expected to teach principles and intermediate microeconomics and develop one or more new electives that bring fresh applied topics to our curriculum. Responsibilities: The position carries a standard teaching load of 3-3 across our undergraduate programs. Maintain an active research program leading to peer-reviewed publications. Mentor undergraduate research and capstone projects. Provide service to the department, school, university, and profession. Faculty are expected to contribute to the Perdue School's AACSB accreditation through sustained intellectual contributions. Required Qualifications: Ph.D. in Economics, or completed by the appointment start date (ABD candidates with a clear completion timeline will be considered). Demonstrated potential for high-quality research in the relevant field. Demonstrated commitment to excellence in undergraduate teaching. Preferred Qualifications: Evidence of teaching effectiveness at the undergraduate level. A research pipeline appropriate to a candidate's career stage, with publications or working papers in progress. Interest in developing applied, policy-relevant electives that engage students. Ability to work with data and modern econometric or computational tools. About the Department, School, and University: The Department of Economics is part of the Franklin P. Perdue School of Business, an AACSB-accredited business school. The department offers a Business Economics (BS) major, as well as an Economics (BA) major within the Perdue School, and supports the school's broader undergraduate and MBA programs. Salisbury University is a public regional comprehensive university and member of the University System of Maryland, located on the Eastern Shore of Maryland, within easy reach of Washington, D.C., Baltimore, Philadelphia, and Atlantic beaches. SU is consistently recognized as one of the top public regional universities in the North. Compensation and Benefits: Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, with a range of $105,000–$117,000. The University offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, and tuition remission. Application Instructions: Cover letter Curriculum vitae Job market paper and/or representative research Research statement Teaching statement, including evidence of teaching effectiveness (course evaluations if available) Graduate transcripts (unofficial acceptable for initial review) Three letters of recommendation Please note, only applications submitted through Salisbury University’s Online Employment Application System will be considered. Any supporting documents must be uploaded with the online application, as documents sent via email will not be accepted. Additionally, three professional references will be required during the final stages of the hiring process. Candidates will be notified prior to their references being contacted. Equal Opportunity Employer: Salisbury University (SU) is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination. SU is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, ancestry, political affiliation or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.
Salisbury University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Economics, focusing on health and public sector economics, beginning January or August 2027.
Public Economics & Economic Policy (JEL H)
Job Posting for One Faculty Position in Data Analytics/Business Analytics
Job Posting for One Faculty Position in Data Analytics/Business Analytics Full Professor (Tenured), Associate Professor (Tenured), or Assistant Professor (Tenure-Track) National university: Hitotsubashi University More Information Job Details Location: Kanto district - Tokyo End date of accepting applications: 30-09-2026 Job Description We are seeking a candidate with expertise in data analytics and business analytics, particularly in quantitative analysis, data analysis, and econometric methods, with a strong ability to apply these approaches to business and management research and education. Job Requirements Minimum Qualifications: Ph.D. or other doctoral degree in quantitative analysis, econometrics, data analysis or a related field from a recognized university. Consideration given to applicants near completion of a PhD or other doctoral degree. Potential for high quality research and effective graduate-level teaching in English. Desirable Qualifications: A strong research interest in, and commitment to, the application of quantitative methods to business, economic, technological and social issues. Published or forthcoming papers in international peer-reviewed journals. Proven teaching ability at the graduate level. Employment Type Regular employee - Full-time - Tenured - Tenure-track Starting Date: 01-04-2027 (negotiable) Application Requirements Application period: 13-07-2026 to 30-09-2026 Application Method Applications must be prepared in English. Send applications via Google Forms: Application Form Selection Process Online interviews from 21-10-2026 to 30-10-2026. Contact Details Masazumi Hattori Email: ics-hiring(at)ics.hub.hit-u.ac.jp * Please change (at) to @ and send your inquiry via email only.
Hitotsubashi University is seeking candidates for a faculty position in Data Analytics/Business Analytics.
Econometrics, Statistics and Quantitative Methods (JEL C)
Associate/Assistant Professor in Microeconometrics
(Reference No.: FBA/FBE/MEC/AAP/08/2026) The Department of Finance and Business Economics at the Faculty of Business Administration (FBA) invites applications for the position of Associate/Assistant Professor in Economics specializing in Microeconometrics, with a particular focus on causal inference. FBA is one of the largest faculties in the University and a well-established full-service business faculty with AACSB, AMBA and EQUIS accreditations. It is a distinctive flagship business school in the region with key responsibilities in business and management education and nurturing the leadership talents for the development of Macao and beyond as its mission states. It bridges academic education with real-world practice and proactively engages with industry and professional bodies, thus has made a significant impact on industry and society. FBA provides education in both traditional and emerging subjects of business and management, ranging from Accounting, Finance, Business Economics, Information Systems and Management, Marketing, General Management, to specialised Integrated Resort and Tourism Management. Our programmes are delivered at all levels of higher education including Undergraduate, Postgraduate, PhD, MBA, EMBA, DBA and Executive Education. Moreover, we strongly encourage cross-disciplinary teaching, learning and research both within the University and internationally to enhance innovation and career development for our students and academics alike. Our programmes are highly recognised by the industry which leads to excellent employability of our students. More details about the Faculty are available at: https://fba.um.edu.mo/. The Department of Finance and Business Economics at FBA is looking for top-quality scholars to join the department as Associate/Assistant Professor in Economics with a specialization in Microeconometrics. Faculty members of our department have an impressive record of publications in premier economics and finance journals, which include but are not limited to the Journal of International Economics, Journal of Econometrics, International Economic Review, Journal of Development Economics, Econometric Theory, Journal of Finance, Journal of Financial Economics, and Review of Financial Studies. In addition, several faculty members hold editorial roles in esteemed academic journals. As a department, we are committed to providing exceptional research support to our faculty, inclusive of a start-up research grant, a reasonable teaching load, and access to sophisticated facilities. We also champion a dynamic research seminar series and oversee an expanding doctoral program. Guided by our strategic development plan, we aim to consolidate a robust team of business economics scholars in the upcoming years. As such, FBA is currently embarking on a worldwide recruitment drive for the position of Associate/Assistant Professor in Economics with a specialization in Microeconometrics. Qualifications Applicants should (1) be a promising or established scholar with a doctoral degree in Economics, or a closely related field; (2) have the ability to teach undergraduate, postgraduate, and PhD courses; and (3) have ability to publish research papers in highly ranked journals in related fields. Applicants for Associate Professor position should have a well-established track record of research excellence substantiated by publication in highly ranked journals, and a strong commitment to mentoring junior researchers. The selected candidate is expected to assume duty in August 2027, or at any time subject to the mutual agreement of the both parties. Remuneration The remuneration will be competitive and commensurate with the successful applicants’ academic qualification and relevant professional experience. The current local maximum income tax rate is 12% but is effectively around 5% – 7% after various discretionary exemptions. Apart from competitive remuneration, UM offers a wide range of benefits, such as on-campus accommodation or housing allowance, medical insurance, provident fund, and other subsidies. Further details on our package are available at: https://career.admo.um.edu.mo/learn-more/. Application Procedure Applicants should visit https://career.admo.um.edu.mo/ for more details, and apply ONLINE. Review of applications will continue until the position is filled. Applicants should provide contact information of at least three referees, including telephone number and email address. For Assistant Professor position, referees will be invited to send reference letters directly to the University before the review process begins. For Associate Professor position, referees will be invited to submit reference letters in due course. Applicants may consider their applications not successful if they are not invited for an interview within 3 months of application. Human Resources Section, Office of Administration University of Macau, Av. da Universidade, Taipa, Macau, China Website: https://career.admo.um.edu.mo/; Email: vacancy@um.edu.mo Tel: +853 8822 8406; Fax: +853 8822 2412 The effective position and salary index are subject to the Personnel Statute of the University of Macau in force. The University of Macau reserves the right not to appoint a candidate. Applicants with less qualification and experience can be offered lower positions under special circumstances. Personal data provided by applicants will be kept confidential and used for recruitment purpose only Under the equal condition of qualifications and experience, priority will be given to Macao permanent residents Download the application form only when applying through this online system is not likely. When not applying through this website, besides completing the application form, please submit your CV, copy of academic certificates (diplomas), ID or passport copy and declaration of employment (for civil servant only) to the above postal address, e-mail address or fax no.
The Department of Finance and Business Economics at the Faculty of Business Administration invites applications for the position of Associate/Assistant Professor in Economics specializing in Microeconometrics, with a particular focus on causal inference.
Associate/Assistant Professor in Finance
Reference Number: FBA/FBE/FIN/AAP/08/2026 FBA is one of the largest faculties in the University and a well-established full-service business faculty with AACSB, AMBA, and EQUIS accreditations. It is a distinctive flagship business school in the region, playing a vital role in business and management education with key responsibilities in nurturing the leadership talents for the development of Macao and beyond as its mission states. It bridges academic education with real-world practice and actively engages with industry and professional bodies, strives to be a world-class business faculty, aiming to create a significant impact on the business community and society, thus contributing to the economic and sustainable development of Macao and beyond. FBA provides education in both traditional and emerging subjects of business and management, ranging from Accounting, Finance, Business Economics, Information Systems and Management, Marketing, General Management, to specialised Integrated Resort and Tourism Management. Our programmes are delivered at all levels of higher education including Undergraduate, Postgraduate, PhD, MBA, EMBA, DBA and Executive Education. Moreover, we strongly encourage cross-disciplinary teaching, learning and research both within the University and internationally to enhance innovation and career development for our students and academics alike. Our programmes are highly recognised by industry which leads to excellent employability of our students. For example, our professional accredited accounting programmes have obtained full course exemptions by ACCA, CIMA, CPA Australia, HKICPA which makes them top accounting programmes in Mainland China, Macao and Hong Kong recognized by professional accounting bodies. More details about the Faculty are available at: https://fba.um.edu.mo/. DFBE is a fast-growing group in finance and business economics. The faculty members in DFBE have publication records in top finance, management, and economics journals (e.g., Journal of Finance, Journal of Financial Economics, Review of Financial Studies, Management Science, Journal of Econometrics, Journal of Business & Economic Statistics, Journal of Monetary Economics, Journal of Development Economics, etc.). The Department provides its faculty members with excellent research support including a start-up research grant, reasonable teaching load, and state-of-the-art facilities. The Department aims to build a stronger team of finance scholars in the research fields of asset pricing, corporate finance, fintech, and financial economics. Hence, we are conducting a global recruitment of Associate/Assistant Professor in Finance. Qualifications Applicants should (1) be a promising or established scholar with a doctoral degree (or close to completion) in Finance, Management, Economics, or a closely related field; (2) have ability to teach undergraduate, postgraduate and PhD courses; and (3) have ability to publish research papers in high-ranked journals in related fields. The selected candidate is expected to assume duty by August 2027, or at any time subject to the mutual agreement of the both parties. Remuneration Remuneration offered will be competitive and commensurate with the successful applicants’ academic qualification and relevant professional experience. The current local maximum income tax rate is 12% but is effectively around 5% – 7% after various discretionary exemptions. Apart from competitive remuneration, UM offers a wide range of benefits, such as medical insurance, provident fund, on-campus accommodation/housing allowance and other subsidies. Further details on our package are available at: https://career.admo.um.edu.mo/learn-more/. Application Procedure Applicants should visit https://career.admo.um.edu.mo/ for more details, and apply ONLINE. Review of applications will continue until the positions are filled. Applicants should provide contact information of at least three referees, including telephone number and email address. For Assistant Professor position, referees will be invited to send reference letters directly to the University before the review process begins. For Associate Professor position, referees will be invited to submit reference letters in due course. Applicants may consider their applications not successful if they are not invited for an interview within 3 months of application. Human Resources Section, Office of Administration University of Macau, Av. da Universidade, Taipa, Macau, China Website: https://career.admo.um.edu.mo/; Email: vacancy@um.edu.mo Tel: +853 8822 8406; Fax: +853 8822 2412 The effective position and salary index are subject to the Personnel Statute of the University of Macau in force. The University of Macau reserves the right not to appoint a candidate. Applicants with less qualification and experience can be offered lower positions under special circumstances. Personal data provided by applicants will be kept confidential and used for recruitment purpose only Under the equal condition of qualifications and experience, priority will be given to Macao permanent residents
The Department of Finance and Business Economics at the Faculty of Business Administration invites applications for the position of Associate/Assistant Professor in Finance.
About Le Moyne College: Le Moyne College, located in Syracuse, New York is an independent college established by the Jesuits in 1946 to provide students with a values-based, comprehensive academic program designed to foster intellectual excellence and preparation for a life of leadership and service. Today, Le Moyne has evolved into a nationally acclaimed college of liberal arts and sciences that draws students from across the U.S. and abroad. Mission: Le Moyne College is a diverse learning community that strives for academic excellence in the Catholic and Jesuit tradition through its comprehensive programs rooted in the liberal arts and sciences. Its emphasis is on education of the whole person and on the search for meaning and value as integral parts of the intellectual life. Le Moyne College seeks to prepare its members for leadership and service in their personal and professional lives to promote a more just society. Le Moyne College aims to advance the values of diversity and inclusiveness at the college. To do this, Le Moyne seeks scholars and professionals who bring innovation, creativity, and impact to the campus, and who bring greater depth, breadth, and diversity to our campus community. Job Description: The Economics Program at Le Moyne College in Syracuse, N.Y. invites applications for adjunct instructors to teach ECO 250. Intermediate Microeconomic Theory, in the fall 2026 semester. The course is scheduled on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 2:30-3:45 pm. The course will be non-calculus based. The priority is to evenly split each week between microeconomic theory and contemporary, real-world applications of the theory. Course description/information: ECO 250. Intermediate Microeconomic Theory. 3 Credit Hours. Microeconomics studies the behavior of individual participants within the economic system. Models are developed and evaluated which, explain the choices of consumers, producers, and government agents related to consumption, production, and distribution of goods and services within the economy. Significant attention is paid to market theory, pricing policies, and incentive facing firms in different market environments ranging from the very competitive to the monopoly. Concepts covered include profit maximization and methods of optimization, indifference curves, economic efficiency, market failure, resource markets, monopolistic competition, oligopoly, externalities, and public goods. Prerequisites: ECO 113 and ECO 114. Requirements: Applicants must possess an Economics Ph.D, be an Economic doctoral student or possess an Economics master’s degree. Preference will be given to candidates who possess a strong record of teaching. Additional Information: Range: Pending the applicant’s educational background, field of study, and whether applying to teach at the undergraduate or graduate level, adjunct instructor beginning salaries range from $1,084 to $1,435 per credit hour, i.e., $3,255 to $4,305 per three-credit hour course. Equal Employment Opportunity Le Moyne College prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, citizenship & immigration or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Le Moyne makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time. Application Instructions: To apply for this position, please click the 'Apply Now' button and submit the following application materials: A cover letter A copy of your curriculum vitae Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. About Us Le Moyne College Mission Le Moyne College is a diverse learning community that strives for academic excellence in the Catholic and Jesuit tradition through its comprehensive programs rooted in the liberal arts and sciences. Its emphasis is on education of the whole person and on the search for meaning and value as integral parts of the intellectual life. Le Moyne College seeks to prepare its members for leadership and service in their personal and professional lives to promote a more just society. Le Moyne College aims to advance the values of diversity and inclusiveness at the college. To do this, Le Moyne seeks scholars and professionals who bring innovation, creativity, and impact to the campus, and who bring greater depth, breadth, and diversity to our campus community. Le Moyne College is an equal opportunity employer and encourages women, persons of color, and Jesuits to apply for employment.
Le Moyne College is seeking applications for adjunct instructors to teach Intermediate Microeconomic Theory in the fall 2026 semester.
RESD – Two Year Master’s programme in Resource Economics and Sustainable Development
Built on a solid foundation in applied economics, this preparation will distinguish RESD graduates for their ability to critically evaluate the qualitative and quantitative implications of environmental policies and firm-level management. They will be able to autonomously produce research, forecasts and plans concerning the evolution of markets for natural resources, the energy market, the carbon neutrality and contribute to the design, production and marketing of products within the framework of circular economy and compatible with the consumption of natural resources and their sustainability. LEARNING OUTCOMES The courses offered will provide an in-depth analysis of the economics of natural resources, taking into account the institutional setup of markets and the competitive strategies of firms. The extensive use of quantitative tools and theories will underpin theoretical and empirical approaches, providing the students with the skills to undertake independent research projects, to understand and analyze major current environmental issues and policies (decarbonization, energy transition, circular economy and carbon neutrality among others), and to act as consultants in private companies and public institutions. Built on a solid foundation in applied economics, this preparation will distinguish RESD graduates for their ability to critically evaluate the qualitative and quantitative implications of environmental policies, firm-level management, energy policies and strategies and to autonomously produce research, forecasts and plans concerning the evolution of markets for natural resources and energy and to contribute to the design, production and marketing of products compatible with the sustainable use of natural resources. 5 REASONS OUR STUDENTS JOINED THE PROGRAM Solid preparation in the theory and practice of environmental and natural resources economics. Multidisciplinary study program and interdisciplinary approach. Network of highly qualified international professors. International environment with a diversity of academic backgrounds. Critical understanding of the issues involved in the sustainable development goals and in the most important climate and environmental targets (decarbonization, energy transition, circular economy and carbon neutrality among others). CAREER PROSPECTS RESD is intended for students who seek a career as: Managers and environmental consultants in the industry and private companies; experts in sustainable resources management and the energy system. Advisers at governmental authorities (government agencies, ministries, provinces, and municipalities). Consultants in nature conservation organizations; water, waste management, and transport. Experts in city management, urban planning and environmental consulting; construction, and building stock management. Applied climate change researchers and experts (i.e. ESG analysts and energy managers among others), hired, for instance, by banks, insurance companies, large construction companies, and companies operating in the energy sector. Also, local, national and European governments need climate change and climate finance experts. Sustainability reporting and Corporate Social Responsibility experts. Facilitators at consultancies, specialists, and project leaders in non-governmental organizations. Development practitioners and policy makers in internationally oriented organizations, constructing socioeconomic and environmental scenarios as a tool for managing policies conflicts and synergies between climate mitigation, climate adaptation, economic development, security, poverty, and human rights agendas. PhD fellows or researchers at international research institutes, universities, environmental organizations, or governmental organizations. Independent entrepreneurs. ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS First Cycle Degree achieved in specific fields (or in alternative 36 ECTS in some specific areas) awarded by an Italian university or equivalent Bachelor level degree awarded by an accredited foreign university or university level institution recognized as suitable allowing access to a second cycle/post graduate program. English language Requirement - Minimum B2 level There are 3 application intakes per academic year: Intake 1: February - 10th April 2026 Intake 2: 15th May - 11th June 2026 Intake 3: 16th July - 20th August 2026 You may find a more detailed description of the application procedure, requirements, and specific deadlines at the following link: https://corsi.unibo.it/2cycle/ResourceEconomicsSustainableDevelopment
RESD offers a solid preparation in environmental economics, a critical understanding of the issues involved in sustainable development - both from a theoretical and practical perspective - and of the complex interactions between economic decisions, market forces, governmental policies and the environment.
Department of Economics - University of Bologna
Agricultural and Environmental Economics (JEL Q)
Urban, Rural and Transportation Economics (JEL R)
Along with bias, variance is one of the main factors by which economists, statisticians and data scientists judge estimators, helping them decide which ones to use. Thus, understanding both concepts will help new students of economics — as well as statistics and data science — to dive into the weeds of models and make the best judgments possible. Mathematical definition of variance As with bias, the definition of variance can — well — vary, at least when we rely on words. The mathematical definition, below, is more precise: \begin{equation*} Var(x) = \mathbb{E}(X^2) - \mathbb{E}(X)^2 \end{equation*} Let’s break this formula down. “Var” simply stands for variance, and so “Var(x)” means “the variance of x”. Meanwhile, the expectation symbol (the fancy “E”) gives the expected value, or mean, of the quantity inside it — check out our article on mathematical symbols if you’re unfamiliar. This equation states that variance of x is the expected value of “x squared” minus the squared “expected value of x”*. Notice that both terms in this equation are squared somehow. This is very important, for reasons we’ll soon get to. Recall that variance measures how much a random variable deviates from its mean. There are two ways to vary from a mean: being too small or too large. When we want to measure this variation, we want a nice, straightforward number that gives us a good sense of how far the variable’s specific realizations could be from its mean*. *Note that much of this language is, while good for building intuition, very imprecise. Words are not very good at capturing truths about statistics or probability — the invested reader should lean on the mathematical statements first and foremost for these concepts. The most natural way to generate such a number would be to measure multiple realizations of a random variable, then add up all of the deviations from the mean. We could add all of these deviations together to get the number. But, this method has a fatal flaw. “Negative”, or too-small, deviations can cancel out with “positive”, or too-large deviations, when we simply add them together. This is why we square the values. As a quick example, suppose we have a random variable y with mean 0, and we record the following realizations of y from an experiment: 1, -3, 2, 2, -1, and -1. The sum of the deviations is 0, so if we looked at this sum alone, we might think that y doesn’t vary at all. But none of the outcomes were 0 — so obviously, y must have at least some variance! We can easily solve this problem by squaring the values of the deviations, then adding them together and finding the average. So, for example, the variance of this example y is the average of 1 + 9 + 4 + 4 + 1 + 1, which is 20/6 = 10/3. Now, we have a single number that tells us how much realizations of the random variable y will likely vary from its mean**. **Again, language can be imprecise here where math is very clear. This statement is NOT implying that the realizations of y are bounded, only that the realizations of y vary from its mean with some frequency. There could still be extremely large or extremely small deviations from the mean far outside of this implied “range”, just with very low probability. Variance doesn’t tell us any information about what values y can or cannot take on; it only tells us how “spread out” the realizations of y are relative to its mean. This is why it’s so important that we use squared values in the variance formula. Squares are always positive, and so we will always get a non-negative measure of a variance. The positive and negative deviations won’t cancel each other out. Finally, note that it is actually possible for a quantity to have zero variance. All constants — like the number 38 — have zero variance. (It’s a little weird to talk about constants in this way, because constants aren’t random variables, but it’s a very clear illustration all the same.) High variance is (usually) a bad thing One of the main things to know about variance is that, typically, we want as little of it as possible. The more variance we have, the harder it is to tell what that random variable is supposed to be varying around — in other words, what its expected value is. This makes drawing conclusions from datasets difficult. Let’s illustrate this point with the following table. It contains the realizations of two random variables, X1 and X2, both of which are Normally distributed. In other words, we draw a random number from a Normal distribution 6 times for each. Try to use the table to answer the question: what are the expected values of X1 and X2? In other words, what values are these random variables centered around? Give the table a look and see if you can guess. X1 X2 Draw 1 -0.2 14.08 Draw 2 0.38 -4.94 Draw 3 -0.41 -6.19 Draw 4 -2.38 9.58 Draw 5 -0.58 -27.22 Draw 6 -0.87 -13.15 The answer? Both X1 and X2 are centered around 0; in other words, their mean is 0. This might have been fairly easy to guess with X1, which has many values close to 0. But X2 has a much higher variance than X1, which means its realizations are much more spread out, and it’s harder to tell that it’s centered around 0. For the curious, these values were generated from the following distributions: X1 ~ N(0,1) and X2 ~ N(0,15). Variance’s role in the analysis of real data When we gather data to run a regression, hoping to test hypotheses and learn something about the real world, inevitably the variables we collect will have some variance. This isn’t a bad thing — in fact, we need at least some variance in order to conduct any analysis. If variables never changed, we wouldn’t be able to tell how other factors affect them. Still, too much variance is a bad thing. The table above clearly showed one reason why: when values fluctuate wildly, it’s hard to tell what the expected value of a random variable is. Of course, we have computers that can parse data for us, but even a computer cannot magically find the expected value without enough data. Let’s suppose we do want to find the expected values of these random variables, using the data we have. This is an extremely common analysis. If we fed the X2 column into a program and asked it to find the expected value for us, it’d give us -4.64. That’s pretty far off from 0. Meanwhile, if we used a computer to find the expected value of the X1 column, we’d get -0.67. Much closer! The lower variance certainly helped. There is a simple way to improve the accuracy of our analysis, even for the X2 column: collect more data! This is where the Law of Large Numbers and other helpful statistics theorems come in. If we were to generate, say, 10000 random draws from these distributions, we would get estimates for both expected values very close to zero. If you wish to see this for yourself, there are many helpful tutorials online about how to code a Normal distribution and conduct these draws in your statistical software program of choice. Give it a shot! Population vs. sample variance It’s important to mention the difference between the sample variance and the population variance. The sample variance is what we’ve collected in the data. For example, if we were to use the numbers in the table above and find the estimated variance given the numbers for X1, we’d have generated a sample variance. The population variance is the true variance of the process underlying the random variable. In the case of X1, that variance is 1, since we generated the draws using a normal distribution with variance 1. This is an important distinction to know about, since it’s usually obvious from the context which is being discussed, but seldom actually mentioned. Heteroscedasticity vs. homoscedasticity Finally, it’s worth mentioning the concepts of homoscedasticity and heteroscedasticity as they are intimately linked to variance and commonly discussed. When the variance of a random variable is unchanging, it’s called homoscedastic. This is the “default” case, which enables much of our statistical inference to be valid. However, sometimes random variables have a variance that changes. This can be over time or over different values of the underlying random variable. For example, spending by low-income households feature lower variance than spending of high-income households. Larger companies typically have bigger fluctuations in profit than smaller companies do. Heteroscedasticity invalidates our usual methods of drawing conclusions from data unless we notice and correct for it. This is a topic that is often discussed in statistics and econometrics courses. Consider taking some coursework in these subjects to learn more! Good to Know Standard deviation is another key concept in statistics that measures the variance of a random variable. It’s simply the square root of the variance. Since the variance is essentially the deviations from the mean squared, the standard deviation is thus the deviations from the mean put back into the same units that the mean is measured in. For this reason, statisticians, data scientists and economists might use the standard deviation rather than variance for the purposes of extended discussion, since it’s a more intuitive measure. It’s easier to see when a particular value is very unlikely when thinking in terms of standard deviation. Suppose we know that a random variable has a mean of 0 and a variance of 4, and a realization of that variable is — say — 6, it seems that this realization isn’t terribly unlikely. Still, this means we know that the standard deviation is 2, and the value 6 is three times that. Turns out, this is quite unlikely!
Variance is a key concept in statistics and econometrics that influences a great deal of formulae, statistical tests, model setups, estimation strategies, and more. It’s one of the major characteristics of random variables and probability distributions, which are ubiquitous in statistics and economic models. This is also a case of a very accurate name: variance is a quantity that measures how much a random variable can be expected to differ from its expected value (or its mean). In other words, variance measures how much something varies from the value we’d expect it to take on.
Tenured Associate Professor in Econometrics, University of Tsukuba
Job description Background of the recruitment and description of the project: The Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences at the University of Tsukuba invites applications for a tenured Associate Professor position in Econometrics Work content and job description: 1.Master's and Doctoral Programs in International Public Policy, Graduate School of Business Sciences, Humanities and Social Sciences: Teaching specialized courses and seminars conducted in English, supervising graduate students, and assisting with administrative duties related to the English programs. 2.College of International Studies, School of Social and International Studies: Teaching specialized courses, seminars, and introductory courses in Economics, and managing relevant administrative duties. 3.Administrative duties and committees for the Faculty and the University. Assigned department: Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences Job type: Associate Professor Research field: Humanities & Social Sciences - Economic statistics Wages: Annual Salary : 7 million yen ~ 9 million yen Commuting allowance, housing allowance, etc., are available. Social/employment insurance applies. Working hours: 08:30-17:15 Break time: 12:15-13:15 Holidays: Saturdays, Sundays, National Holidays, and the New Year's holiday period (December 29 – January 3). Annual paid leave is provided. Overtime and other explanations : This position operates under the discretionary labor system. The standard working hours are 7 hours 45 minutes per day (38 hours 45 minutes per week, 5 days a week). The discretion of determining the actual start/end times and break times is left to the individual faculty member. Overtime work may be required. Application requirements Qualifications Education and Degree Requirements: Ph.D. / Doctor Key Qualifications: 1.Specialization in Econometrics with an outstanding research record in theoretical or applied econometrics, and the capability to supervise empirical research papers/theses. 2.Hold a Ph.D. 3.Possess excellent English communication skills, with the ability to effectively utilize them in lectures, education, and research. Employment Type: Regular employee Contract period: Tenured - Non-tenure track Probationary period absent Work location: 305-8571 Ibaraki 1-1-1 Tennodai, Tsukuba Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences Hiring date : 2027/04/01 Starting date : 2027/04/01 Application period: 2026/07/17~2026/09/16 (Deadline for receipt)
The Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences at the University of Tsukuba invites applications for a tenured Associate Professor position in Econometrics
Master in International and Monetary Economics (MIME) - Joint Program by the Universities of Basel and Bern
Program Highlights: Elite Joint Degree: Offered by the Universities of Basel and Bern, two of Switzerland’s leading institutions. Exclusively in English: Designed to attract a high-caliber international student body. Highly Specialized: Focus on monetary policy, financial markets, and international economics. Rigorous Curriculum: Strong emphasis on quantitative methods and analytical skills, equipping graduates with the tools required for top-tier careers. Career & PhD-Oriented: Prepares students for prestigious roles in central banks, regulatory agencies, and international organizations, or for admission into the best PhD programs worldwide. Competitive Tuition Fees: The cost is highly attractive compared to other international programs, ranging between 850 (for Swiss residents) and 950 to 1700 CHF (for non-Swiss residents) per semester. Curriculum Structure: Advanced Economics Training (18 ECTS): Strengthens foundations in microeconomics, macroeconomics, and econometrics. Core Monetary Economics Courses (24 ECTS): Covers key areas such as monetary theory, monetary policy, and international macroeconomics. Specialization Tracks (18 ECTS), for example: Financial Markets and Regulation Quantitative Macroeconomics International Macroeconomics and Trade FinTech Master’s Thesis (30 ECTS): An in-depth research project demonstrating expertise and academic excellence. Career Prospects: Graduates of the MIME program are in high demand in: ✅ Top PhD Programs in Economics and Finance ✅ Central Banks (e.g., Swiss National Bank, European Central Bank, Federal Reserve) ✅ International Organizations (e.g., IMF, World Bank, BIS, OECD) ✅ Regulatory Authorities and Government Agencies ✅ Economic Research Institutions and Think Tanks Admission Requirements: Academic Excellence: A strong bachelor’s degree in economics or a related field, with a solid background in quantitative methods. High Motivation & Ambition: The program is designed for students who aim for the highest career and academic achievements. English Proficiency: Minimum B2 level (Common European Framework). Application Deadlines: Regular applications by April 30th; students with a Swiss bachelor’s degree can apply until July 31st (Basel) and August 31st (Berne), see admissions link for details. For further details on admission, visit: https://mimecon.ch/admission/ Join the MIME program and take the next step toward a career at a central bank, international institution, or a world-class PhD program!
The Master in International and Monetary Economics (MIME) is a highly selective, top-tier program designed for outstanding students who aspire to careers in central banks, financial regulatory authorities, international organizations, or top economic research institutions. It also serves as an excellent stepping stone for those aiming to pursue a PhD at a leading university worldwide. Website: https://mimecon.ch/
Faculty of Business and Economics at the University of Basel
Master in International and Monetary Economics
Macroeconomics and Monetary Economics (JEL E)
Lehrkraft für besondere Aufgaben (w/m/d) für das Lehrgebiet „Wirtschafts- und Verhaltenswissenschaften“
Die Hochschule Landshut ist eine dynamische Hochschule für angewandte Wissenschaften mit den Studienschwerpunkten Technik, Wirtschaft, Soziales, Gesundheit und Medien und in praxisorientierter Lehre, Forschung sowie Transfer national und international hervorragend etabliert. Sie bildet mehr als 5.000 Studierende aus und beschäftigt derzeit 450 Mitarbeiterinnen und Mitarbeiter. Die Fakultät Betriebswirtschaft – Business School der Hochschule Landshut sucht zum 01.03.2027 eine Lehrkraft für besondere Aufgaben (w/m/d) für das Lehrgebiet „Wirtschafts- und Verhaltenswissenschaften“ (Befristet, in Voll- oder Teilzeit) Ihre Aufgaben: Planung, Durchführung und Nachbereitung von Lehrveranstaltungen zu den Grundlagen- und Wahlpflichtfächern im Bereich Behavioral Economics oder (Wirtschafts-)Psychologie sowie Quantitativer Methoden in deutscher und englischer Sprache mit einer Lehrverpflichtung von derzeit 19 Semesterwochenstunden bei einer Vollzeitbeschäftigung Übernahme wirtschafts- und verhaltenswissenschaftliche Lehrveranstaltungen, welche sich an dem fachlichen Hintergrund des Bewerbers / der Bewerberin (m/w/d) orientieren Beratung und Betreuung von Studierenden zu Quantitativen Methoden und wissenschaftlichem Arbeiten (z. B. im Rahmen von Projekt- und Abschlussarbeiten) Mitarbeit bei Organisationsaufgaben, Prüfungsangelegenheiten und in der Selbstverwaltung der Fakultät Unsere Anforderungen: Erfolgreich abgeschlossenes wissenschaftliches Hochschulstudium (Master, Diplom Universität) in einem einschlägigen Fach in Wirtschafts- und Verhaltenswissenschaften Ausgewiesene Expertise in Behavioral Economics oder (Wirtschafts-)Psychologie sowie in Quantitativen Methoden (speziell Statistik und Wirtschaftsmathematik) Mindestens dreijährige hauptberufliche praktische Tätigkeit außerhalb des Hochschulbereichs im einschlägigen Fach, die nach Abschluss des Hochschulstudiums erworben sein muss Pädagogische Eignung; der Nachweis hierzu ist durch eine Probelehrveranstaltung zu erbringen Darüber hinaus wären folgende Kompetenzen wünschenswert: Methodische und didaktische Erfahrung in der akademischen Ausbildung sowie in der Betreuung von Abschlussarbeiten Erfahrung in empirischer Forschung und Publikationen in Fachzeitschriften Wir bieten Ihnen: Inspirierendes Umfeld von erfahrenen Kolleginnen und Kollegen im Bereich (Wirtschafts-)Psychologie und Verhaltensökonomik sowie anderen Fachdisziplinen Eine interessante, abwechslungsreiche und herausfordernde Tätigkeit in einem innovativen Umfeld Flexible Arbeitszeitmodelle an einer familienfreundlichen Hochschule Vielfältige Sozialleistungen nach den Regelungen des öffentlichen Dienstes, insbesondere zusätzlicher Altersversorgung sowie eine Jahressonderzahlung nach den Vorgaben des TV-L Herausragende Angebote im betrieblichen Gesundheitsmanagement und in der Gesundheitsförderung Vielfältige Sportangebote auf dem Campus Einen auf 2 Jahre befristeten Arbeitsvertrag in Voll- oder Teilzeit Bezahlung nach dem Tarifvertrag für den öffentlichen Dienst der Länder, je nach Qualifikation und persönlicher Voraussetzungen bis zur Entgeltgruppe 13 TV-L Eine lebenswerte Region in Niederbayern mit hohem Freizeit- und Kulturwert und einzigartigen Standortvorteilen in der Metropolregion München Da die Einstellung nach § 14 Abs. 2 des Teilzeit- und Befristungsgesetzes befristet ist, können Bewerberinnen und Bewerber (w/m/d), die bereits in einem Arbeitsverhältnis zum Freistaat Bayern gestanden haben bzw. derzeit stehen (betrifft auch SHK- und WHK-Verträge), nicht berücksichtigt werden. Haben wir Ihr Interesse geweckt? Dann nutzen Sie Ihre Chance und werden Sie Teil der Hochschule Landshut! Wir freuen uns auf Ihre Onlinebewerbung bis zum 15.09.2026. Weitere Informationen erhalten Sie nach Registrierung und Login. Für Rückfragen im Zusammenhang mit Ihrer Bewerbung stehen wir Ihnen unter 0871 506-103 gerne zur Verfügung; allgemeine Infos finden Sie unter: www.haw-landshut.de. Schwerbehinderte Bewerberinnen und Bewerber (w/m/d) werden bei ansonsten im Wesentlichen gleicher Eignung, Befähigung und fachlicher Leistung bevorzugt eingestellt. Bitte legen Sie in diesem Fall eine Kopie Ihres Schwerbehindertenausweises oder Ihrer Gleichstellungsbescheinigung bei. Es stehen eine genügende Anzahl Betreuungsplätze für Kinder im Vorschulalter in unserer Kinderbetreuungsstätte CampusNest zur Verfügung. HOCHSCHULE LANDSHUT Hochschule für angewandte Wissenschaften Am Lurzenhof 1 84036 Landshut Tel. +49 (0)871 – 506 332 Fax. +49 (0)871 – 506 506 www.haw-landshut.de
Hochschule Landshut sucht eine Lehrkraft für besondere Aufgaben im Lehrgebiet Wirtschafts- und Verhaltenswissenschaften zum 01.03.2027.
Wirtschafts- und Verhaltenswissenschaften
Economic Development, Innovation and Growth (JEL O)
Wissenschaftlichen Mitarbeiterin / Wissenschaftlichen Mitarbeiters (m/w/d), Universität Passau, Vollzeit
Ihr Profil • Engagierte Persönlichkeit mit abgeschlossenem Universitätsstudium auf Masterniveau mit sehr guten Noten in Volkswirtschaftslehre, Wirtschaftsinformatik, Wirtschaftsingeni-eurwesen, Betriebswirtschaftslehre oder eines vergleichbaren quantitativ ausgerich-teten wirtschaftswissenschaftlichen Studiums. Das Studium sollte spätestens bei Stellenantritt abgeschlossen sein. • Sehr gute analytische Fähigkeiten und Kenntnisse in quantitativen Methoden (z. B. ökonometrische Methoden, experimentelle Wirtschaftsforschung, Spieltheorie, ggf. auch Methoden der Informatik) sowie genuines Interesse an Fragestellungen zur Ökonomie der Digitalwirtschaft, Digitalen Plattformen, KI oder verwandten Themen im Forschungsgebiet des Lehrstuhls. Das Thema Ihrer Forschung können Sie nach Ihren per-sönlichen Interessen gestalten. • Teamfähigkeit, Offenheit sowie die Fähigkeit und Motivation zu gewissenhaftem und eigenverantwortlichem wissenschaftlichem Arbeiten in einem internationalen Team. • Verhandlungssichere Kenntnisse der deutschen Sprache in Wort und Schrift sind zur Übernahme der geplanten Aufgaben in der Lehre und Projektkoordination zwingend erforderlich. • Sehr gute Englischkenntnisse. Die Arbeitssprache am Lehrstuhl ist Englisch. Wir bieten Ihnen • Möglichkeit zur Promotion an einer exzellenten Universität in einem besonders forschungsstarken Team mit anerkannten Forschungsaktivitäten auf internationalem Spitzenniveau (siehe http://www.ibusiness.uni-passau.de). • Engagierte persönliche Betreuung und Mentorenschaft mit nachgewiesener Erfolgs-bilanz. Vorherige Mitarbeiterinnen und Mitarbeiter haben nach Abschluss der Promo-tion verantwortungsvolle Positionen in Wissenschaft und Praxis übernommen. Ein Ab-schluss der Promotion innerhalb von 3 Jahren wird angestrebt. • Regelmäßige Teilnahme an internationalen Konferenzen und Einbindung in ein internationales Forschungsnetzwerk sowie in den nationalen und internationalen poli-tischen Diskurs zur ökonomischen Regulierung der Digitalwirtschaft. • Möglichkeit für einen Auslandsaufenthalt und Ko-Betreuung durch internationale Wis-senschaftlerinnen und Wissenschaftler. • Möglichkeit zur Mitgliedschaft im strukturierten Promotionsprogramm des interdisziplinären Graduiertenkollegs 2720 Digital Platform Ecosystems (siehe https://dpe.uni-passau.de/en) gefördert durch die Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG). • Mitarbeit bei den Lehraktivitäten des Lehrstuhls im Rahmen von Vorlesungen sowie der Betreuung von Studierenden im Rahmen von Seminar- und Abschluss-arbeiten. • Der Lehrstuhl ist an mehreren groß angelegten Forschungsprojekten mit nationalen und internationalen Partnern beteiligt und empfängt regelmäßig führende internationale Wissenschaftler und Wissenschaftlerinnen. • Flexible Arbeitszeiten und die Möglichkeit zur Arbeit im Homeoffice in Absprache mit den Vorgesetzten. • Sehr gute Infrastruktur, unter anderem mit eigenem Experimentallabor am Lehrstuhl und einen der schönsten Universitätsstandorte Deutschlands. Bewerbungsschluss: 20. September 2026 Wir ermutigen Sie, sich auch schon vor dem Bewerbungsschluss zu bewerben. Für Rückfragen steht Ihnen Herr Professor Dr. Jan Krämer (jan.kraemer@uni-passau.de) zur Verfügung. Ihre Bewerbung richten Sie bitte per E-Mail mit aussagekräftigen Unterlagen (insbesondere Motivationsschreiben mit Nennung des angestrebten Forschungsgebiets, Lebenslauf, Schul-, Universitäts- und Ausbildungszeugnisse, Arbeitszeugnisse) in einer PDF-Datei an ibusiness@uni-passau.de. Die Universität Passau hat sich zum Ziel gesetzt, ihren Frauenanteil zu erhöhen, und fordert Frauen nachdrücklich zur Bewerbung auf. Teilzeitbeschäftigung ist möglich, sofern sich mehrere entsprechend qualifizierte Teilzeitkräfte bewerben und diese sich passend ergänzen. Die Stelle ist für die Besetzung mit schwerbehinderten Menschen geeignet. Diese haben bei der Einstellung Vorrang vor gesetzlich nicht bevorrechtigten Personen bei im Wesentlichen gleicher Eignung, Befähigung und fachlicher Leistung. Ihre Bewerbungsunterlagen löschen wir spätestens sechs Monate nach Abschluss des Bewerbungsverfahrens. Im Übrigen verweisen wir auf unsere Datenschutzhinweise, die auf folgender Seite abrufbar sind: http://www.uni-passau.de/universitaet/stellenangebote/
Am Lehrstuhl für Wirtschaftsinformatik mit Schwerpunkt Internet- und Telekommunikationswirtschaft (Lehrstuhlinhaber Professor Dr. Jan Krämer) ist zum nächstmöglichen Zeitpunkt die Stelle einer/eines Wissenschaftlichen Mitarbeiterin / Wissenschaftlichen Mitarbeiters (m/w/d) in Vollzeit (100 Prozent) für die Dauer von drei Jahren mit der Möglichkeit der Verlängerung zu besetzen. Die Vergütung erfolgt nach der Entgeltgruppe 13 TV-L. Die Einstufung erfolgt nach Qualifikation und Vorerfahrung. Das Jahresgehalt liegt derzeit zwischen 59.324 € (Stufe 1) und 66.896 € (Stufe 3) – siehe auch den Tarifrechner des Landesamtes für Finanzen.
Qualified papers can be published in EBES journals (Eurasian Business Review and Eurasian Economic Review) or EBES proceedings books after a peer review process without any submission or publication fees. EBES journals (EABR and EAER) and proceedings books are published by Springer. While EAER is indexed in the Emerging Sources Citation Index (Clarivate Analytics) and Scopus, EABR is indexed in the Social Science Citation Index (SSCI) and Scopus. Furthermore, the qualified papers from the conference will be published in the regular issues of Eastern European Economics (SSCI & Scopus) and Singapore Economic Review (SSCI & Scopus) after a fast-track review
On behalf of the organizing committee, I would like to invite you to participate in the 57th EBES Conference in Prague, Czechia, which will bring together many distinguished researchers from all over the world. Participants will find opportunities for presenting new research, exchanging information, and discussing current issues. Although we focus on Europe and Asia, all papers from major economics, finance, and business fields – theoretical or empirical – are highly encouraged. The conference will be held as a hybrid event which allows the participants to present via Zoom platform and in-person.
EBES (Eurasia Business and Economics Society)
Job Summary: These are tenure-track positions in economics. We are seeking faculty members able to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in economics, quantitative reasoning, and related subjects. Marist faculty are expected to maintain a robust program of disciplinary research resulting in peer-reviewed publications. They also participate in the life of the School and its activities, including involvement in committee work, student advising and support, and community outreach activities. The School of Management will be accepting applications immediately for the position as an Assistant Professor for the fall 2027 semester. Minimum Qualifications: Terminal degree in economics or closely related field (Ph.D., or A.B.D. with projected completion by December 2027). Professional experience is also highly desirable. Essential Functions: Teaching undergraduate and graduate courses. Maintaining an active research agenda leading to peer-reviewed publications. Advising students, taking part in service activities, and serving on committees as needed. Required Application Documents: Cover Letter CV/Resume Statement of Teaching Philosophy Contact information of three Professional References Benefits: The position includes a comprehensive benefit package. Benefits for this position include but are not limited to the following: Unlimited paid sick time. 14+ paid holidays per year. Medical, Dental & Vision insurance programs at a 15% employee / 85% employer contribution rate. Life insurance. 403(b) defined contribution plan with various contribution rates over time. Tuition Benefits for employees and eligible dependents. About the Department/School: The AACSB-accredited Marist School of Management, which includes majors in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, and Economics, is a leader in teaching students to develop the skills to succeed in today’s global business community. About Marist University: Founded in 1929, Marist is a comprehensive, independent four-year institution devoted to nurturing a welcoming, inclusive community with a focus on experiential learning. Equal Employment Statement: Marist University is committed to creating an inclusive workforce. Equal opportunity means employment, development, and promotion of individuals without discrimination against any member of the community. Number of Position Openings: 3
Marist University in Poughkeepsie, NY is seeking a full-time Assistant Professor of Economics for a tenure-stream position.
6th Workshop on Financial Econometrics and Empirical Modeling of Financial Markets
Nowadays Central banks must navigate several challenges simultaneously, adapting their policies to address unforeseen crises, geopolitical turmoil, and long-term environmental issues. The role of central banks is expanding beyond traditional economic stabilization, requiring them to consider broader global risks and work in coordination with fiscal and regulatory authorities to ensure economic resilience in an ever-changing world. Monetary policy, as a flexible and adaptable tool, is essential in addressing the complex interplay of these critical factors. The different challenges have in common that monetary policy also needs to adjust and develop tools to accommodate the increasing uncertainty surrounding the future path of inflation and the real economy. This workshop attempts to bring together researchers from different areas to address these challenges. We invite researchers to present their original work on related topics including, but not necessarily limited to, the following: Monetary policy in a high inflation environment Change in monetary policy and financial market effects Inflation expectation in a high inflation regime Geopolitical tensions, inflation and monetary policy Monetary policy transmission in times of uncertainty and the role of financial markets Macroeconomic effects of uncertainty and geopolitical risk Central bank communication and financial markets Green central banking and green finance Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) Spillover effects in expectations and uncertainty Date and Venue: The workshop will be held on October 22 and 23, 2026 at the FernUniversität in Hagen, Campus Berlin. The venue is the Berlin Campus of the FernUniversität in Hagen (Kurfürstendamm 21, D-10719 Berlin). Program: TBA Organizing Committee: Robert L. Czudaj, Technical University of Freiberg (robert-lukas.czudaj@vwl.tu-freiberg.de) Joscha Beckmann, University of Hagen and Kiel Institute for the World Economy (joscha.beckmann@fernuni-hagen.de) Paper Submission: Abstracts of papers or preferably full papers should be submitted electronically by August 17, 2026 using Conference Maker. Authors will be notified by no later than August 31, 2026. Registration Fee: There is no participation fee. Dinner on the first evening and lunch on the second day will be covered. Accommodation will not be covered. Call for Papers
6th Workshop on Financial Econometrics and Empirical Modeling of Financial Markets: Evolving Landscape of Monetary Policy and Financial Markets
New Study Reveals Misconceptions in Climate Action Support
On July 7, 2026, a research team from the University of Erfurt published a significant study in Nature Climate Change, contesting the long-held belief that individuals underestimate public support for climate protection. Led by Dr. Kevin Tiede from the Institute for Planetary Health Behaviour, the study uncovered a complex reality. "Until now, it has often been assumed that people do not support climate protection more strongly or take action themselves because they believe they are in the minority with their attitude," Tiede stated. However, findings indicate that people sometimes overestimate how many are actually engaged in climate protection efforts. The researchers analyzed responses from over 5,000 participants across Germany and the USA. They discovered that while individuals primarily support climate initiatives, they tend to underestimate the size of this majority. Conversely, there is an overestimation regarding how many are actively donating to climate causes or participating in political activism. This simultaneous underestimation and overestimation are attributed to a psychological tendency to shift extreme views toward a perceived average. Tiede explained, "Part of what has so far been labeled pluralistic ignorance could be due to very general thought processes when estimating proportions." These findings have important implications for climate communication strategies. Although it was previously believed that highlighting broad public support could enhance social engagement, the study concludes that merely addressing misperceptions may not be enough to encourage actionable climate behavior. Instead, facilitating practical solutions and effectively communicating them might be key to fostering a more climate-friendly society. For more details, the full study can be accessed here.
A groundbreaking study from the University of Erfurt challenges the assumption that people underestimate public support for climate action, showing that individuals often overestimate the level of engagement among others.
Offer Description We are seeking for an experienced accountant to join our team. In this role, you will be reporting to the Chief Administrative Officer of the Consortium, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following main activities: support the implementation of the new accounting software Ad Hoc revolution web; ensure financial accuracy and compliance while tracking the financial data through detailed records and reports; reconciling general ledgers and bank statements; support the preparation of the financial statements for management, and tax reporting; ensuring compliance with local, provincial and national regulations; support the forecasting cash flow; maintaining and updating CERIC budget and bookkeeping records; support the financial reporting of all the funded and internal projects of CERIC-ERIC, according to the funding agency's policies, internal procedures and rules of CERIC. Where to apply E-mail: hr@ceric-eric.eu Requirements Research Field: Economics Education Level: Bachelor Degree or equivalent Skills/Qualifications: University degree in Economics, Accounting or equivalent. Experience in accounting for a minimum period of 8 years. Good knowledge of the accounting software Zucchetti "Ad Hoc" or "Ad hoc revolution web". Good knowledge of the Italian fiscal rules. Good knowledge of English (minimum B2 level), both written and spoken. Excellent knowledge of MS Office Suite. Competences considered a plus: Eager to help others; Friendly, cheerful, positive and self-driven; Strong work ethic; Keen to learn, adapt and apply to new challenges; Able to work independently and as part of a team; Highly organized, comfortable with multi-tasking and with good attention to detail; Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to communicate with colleagues across divisions and seniority; Knowledge of additional languages of the Consortium is an advantage. Additional Information Benefits: 12 months Fixed – term contract, with the possibility of extension; Possibility to work partially remotely; Salary range from 32.000 € – to 38.000 € annually, will be commensurate with previous experience and qualifications of the candidates. Bonus based on performance. Benefits: 33 days of holidays per year, flexible working time, meal vouchers; Training possibilities. Selection process How to apply: To apply for this job, please send your CV and a motivation letter to hr@ceric-eric.eu, with the following subject: Accounting officer. For more information about the role, please contact: administation@ceric-eri.eu. Deadline for application: July 24, 2026. Additional comments About CERIC: The Consortium was set up with the European Commission’s decision on June 2014, (214/392/EU) and its Statute was published in 26/6/2014 in the EU official Gazette. CERIC provides open access to some of the most advanced analytical facilities in Europe to help science and industry advance in all fields of materials, biomaterials and nanotechnology. Website for additional job details: CERIC Job Details Work Location(s) Company/Institute: CERIC-ERIC Country: Italy State/Province: Trieste City: Basovizza Postal Code: 34149 Street: S.S. 14 – km 163,5 in AREA Science Park
CERIC-ERIC is seeking an experienced accountant for a full-time position with the possibility of remote work.
Wissenschaftliche*r Mitarbeiter*in (w/m/d)
Aufgabenbereich: • Planung und Umsetzung eigener und gemeinsamer Forschungsarbeiten • Präsentation von Forschungsergebnissen auf Konferenzen und Seminaren • Veröffentlichung von Forschungsergebnissen in führenden wirtschaftswissenschaftlichen Fachzeitschriften • Lehrverpflichtung in deutscher und englischer Sprache im Umfang von i.d.R. 2 SWS • Unterstützung bei der Entwicklung neuer Lehrkonzepte • Selbstständiges Einarbeiten in für die Forschung und Lehre notwendige Methoden (z.B. Labor- oder Online-Experimente) • Aktives Einbringen in die Entscheidungsfindung an der Professur Einstellungsvoraussetzungen: • Sehr guter Masterabschluss im Bereich Wirtschaftswissenschaften mit Schwerpunkt in der Verhaltensökonomie • Sie haben das Ziel in ökonomischen Fachzeitschriften zu publizieren • Hohe Motivation zur selbständigen Arbeit an eigenen und gemeinsamen Forschungsprojekten • Fundierte Kenntnisse und Erfahrungen in Ökonometrie, Mikroökonomie und Spieltheorie • Spaß an intensiver Auseinandersetzung mit verhaltensökonomischen Fragestellungen • Sehr gute Deutsch- (mindestens B2-Level erforderlich) und Englischkenntnisse in Wort und Schrift • Teamgeist & Fähigkeit zur Selbstorganisation Wir bieten Ihnen: • Raum für die Umsetzung eigener Ideen und Gelegenheiten zum Austausch über die eigene Forschung auf verschiedenen Ebenen • Gelegenheit zur Weiterbildung in Didaktik, Methodenkompetenz, angewandter Mikroökonomie und experimenteller Wirtschaftsforschung • Expertise in der Entwicklung einer ökonomischen Perspektive auf soziologische und psychologische Themen wie z.B. Förderung der psychologischen Sicherheit in (Arbeits-)Teams, Verantwortung, Ablehnung von Hilfe, Förderung von nachhaltigem Verhalten • Ein sehr freundliches und lustiges Team, in dem wir alle Entscheidungen gemeinsam treffen • Flexible Arbeitszeiten und die individuelle Möglichkeit des mobilen Arbeitens • Vielzahl von Gesundheits-, Beratungs- und Präventionsangeboten • Attraktive Nebenleistungen wie Kinderbetreuungsmöglichkeiten und Sportangebote • Möglichkeit zur internen und externen Fort- und Weiterbildung • Zusätzliche Leistungen nach dem Tarifvertrag der Länder (TV-L) wie Jahressonderzahlung und vermögenswirksame Leistungen sowie die Zusatzversorgung der VBL Für weitere Details siehe https://www.uni-paderborn.de/fileadmin/zv/4-4/stellenangebote/Kennziffer7344.pdf
In der Fakultät für Wirtschaftswissenschaften – am Lehrstuhl „Managerial Economics“ – ist zum nächstmöglichen Zeitpunkt eine Stelle als wissenschaftliche*r Mitarbeiter*in (w/m/d) (Entgeltgruppe 13 TV-L) im Umfang von 50 % der regelmäßigen Arbeitszeit zu besetzen. Es handelt sich um eine Qualifizierungsstelle im Sinne des Wissenschaftszeitvertragsgesetzes (WissZeitVG), die zur Förderung eines Promotionsverfahrens im Bereich Verhaltensökonomik dient. Die Stelle ist befristet für die Dauer des Promotionsverfahrens, abhängig von der bisher erreichten Qualifizierung, jedoch für einen Zeitraum von i. d. R. 3 Jahren, zu besetzen. Eine Verlängerung zum Abschluss der Promotion ist innerhalb der Befristungsgrenzen des WissZeitVG ggf. möglich.
W1 Professorship in Business Administration with a focus on Accounting (f/m/d)
We are looking for a team-oriented and dedicated candidate whose research activities are business-oriented and offer links to the faculty’s research focus on “Governance and Compliance”. We are interested in candidates with research activities in at least one of the following fields: Financial Ac-counting, Business Taxation, and Management Accounting. The current or future research should be related to digitalisation in accounting. Empirical, primarily quantitative research is expected. Promis-ing candidates will have excellent research qualifications, demonstrated by their potential for out-standing publications in the field of accounting; initial publications with international visibility are also desirable. The successful candidate is expected to teach undergraduate and graduate business classes. The university emphasises research-oriented teaching. The successful candidate is expected to offer German- and English-speaking courses. Appointment requirements are stipulated by Article 30 of the Lower Saxony Higher Education Act in the most current version of that law. Details will be provided upon request. Applications from abroad are explicitly welcome. The University of Göttingen strives to increase the proportion of women in areas where women are underrepresented and therefore explicitly invites qualified female scholars to apply. The University has committed itself to being a family-friendly insti-tution and supports its employees in balancing work and family life. The University is particularly committed to the professional participation of disabled employees and therefore welcomes applica-tions from persons with disabilities. In the case of equivalent qualifications, applications from disabled persons will be given preference. In order for the University to be able to protect the interests of the applicant, information about a disability or equal status should be included in the application. Please send your application to the Dean of the Faculty of Business and Economics of the University of Göttingen via the Appointment Portal (https://berufungen.uni-goettingen.de/) by 17 September 2026. If you have further questions, please contact the Dean of the Faculty of Business and Economics (dekanat@wiwi.uni-goettingen.de). The submission of the application constitutes consent under the data protection law and allows us to process your application data. For more details on the legal basis and data use, please refer to the information sheet on the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Please note that only the German version of this job announcement is legally binding.
The Faculty of Business and Economics at the University of Göttingen invites applications for a tem-porary professorship with civil servant status (grade W1 NBesO) effective at the earliest possible date: W1 Professorship in Business Administration with a focus on Accounting (f/m/d) The professorship will initially be awarded with civil servant status for a period of three years. After a positive evaluation, the employment contract will be extended for another three years.
wiss. Mitarbeiterin bzw. Mitarbeiter (m/w/d) Leitung des KIAS
Die Technische Universität Dresden (TUD) zählt als Exzellenzuniversität zu den leistungsstärksten Forschungseinrichtungen Deutschlands. 1828 gegründet, ist sie heute eine global bezogene, regional verankerte Spitzenuniversität, die innovative Beiträge zur Lösung weltweiter Herausforderungen leisten will. In Forschung und Lehre vereint sie Ingenieur- und Naturwissenschaften mit den Geistes- und Sozialwissenschaften und der Medizin. Diese bundesweit herausragende Vielfalt an Fächern ermöglicht der Universität, die Interdisziplinarität zu fördern und Wissenschaft in die Gesellschaft zu tragen. Die TUD versteht sich als moderne Arbeitgeberin und will allen Beschäftigten in Lehre, Forschung, Technik und Verwaltung attraktive Arbeitsbedingungen bieten und so auch ihre Potenziale fördern, entwickeln und einbinden. Die TUD steht für eine Universitätskultur, die geprägt ist von Weltoffenheit, Wertschätzung, Innovationsfreude und Partizipation. Sie begreift Diversität als kulturelle Selbstverständlichkeit und Qualitätskriterium einer Exzellenzuniversität. Entsprechend begrüßen wir alle Bewerberinnen und Bewerber, die sich mit ihrer Leistung und Persönlichkeit bei uns und mit uns für den Erfolg aller engagieren möchten. An der Fakultät Elektrotechnik, Institut für Nachrichtentechnik, ist an der Deutschen Telekom Professur für Kommunikationsnetze zum 01.01.2027, vorbehaltlich vorhandener Mittel, eine Projektstelle als wiss. Mitarbeiterin bzw. Mitarbeiter (m/w/d) Leitung des Anwendungszentrums für Kommunikation für Kritische Infrastruktur und Autonome Systeme – KIAS (bei Vorliegen der persönlichen Voraussetzungen E 13 TV-L) bis 31.12.2029 (Beschäftigungsdauer gem. § 2 (2) WissZeitVG) zu besetzen. Aufgaben: wiss. Forschungs- und Entwicklungstätigkeiten strategische Leitung des Konsortiums: Übernahme der Gesamtverantwortung für die Umsetzung des Projekts KIAS, Sicherstellung der fachlichen, zeitl ichen und finanziellen Zielerreichung Koordinierung der Konsortialpartner: Führen der regelmäßigen Konsortial- und Projektmanagement-Tagungen, Organisieren von Netzwerktreffen, Meilensteinen und Berichterstattung. Sicherstellung einer effizienten Zusammenarbeit zwischen den wissenschaftlichen, industriellen und anwendungsorientierten sowie assoziierten Partnern Begleitung der technischen Entwicklungen; Sicherstellung der Anwendungsrelevanz und Marktreifeorientierung der Lösungen Umsetzung des Transferprozesses von Forschungsergebnissen in die Praxis; Aufbau und Pflege des nationalen Transferökosystems, Einbindung von KMUs und öffentlichen Anwendern (z. B. Feuerwehr, Polizei, Energieversorger); Sicherstellung der Nachhaltigkeit und Skalierbarkeit der entwickelten Lösungen Erstellung und Pflege des Projekt- und Risikomanagements, Erstellung von Berichten für den Fördergeber (z. B. BMDS), Einhaltung der Projektplanung und Budgetkontrolle Öffentlichkeitsarbeit und Netzwerkaufbau: Vertretung des Projekts auf nationalen und internationalen Konferenzen, Presse- und Medienarbeit, Aufbau von Kooperationen mit weiteren Forschungseinrichtungen, Industriepartnern und politischen Entscheidungsträgern Voraussetzungen: wissenschaftlicher Hochschulabschluss der Fachrichtung Elektrotechnik, Wirtschaftsinformatik, Informatik, Wirtschaftsingenieurwesen, Betriebswirtschaft nachweislich mindestens 3 Jahre Berufserfahrung starke kommunikative und fachliche Kompetenzen, ausgeprägte Team- und Führungsfähigkeit sowie Erfahrung in der Zusammenarbeit mit Industrie, Behörden und Anwendern hohe Eigeninitiative, strukturierte Arbeitsweise und ausgeprägte Problemlösungskompetenz gute Englischkenntnisse (mindestens C1) für internationale Kooperationen und Berichterstattung Wir bieten: Gelegenheit zu interessanter und eigenverantwortlicher Arbeit in flacher Hierarchie in einem aufgeschlossenen Team und unterstützender Atmosphäre die Einbindung in ein engagiertes Team flexible Arbeitszeiten 30 Urlaubstage pro Jahr (innerhalb einer 5-Arbeitstage-Woche) umfangreiches Angebot zur Fort- und Weiterbildung Gesundheitsvorsorge und Sportangebote der TUD ein ermäßigtes Jobticket (auch als Deutschlandticket) Teilnahme an der zusätzlichen Altersversorgung im öffentlichen Dienst über die VBL Weiterführende Information zum Anwendungszentrum: https://bmds.bund.de/fileadmin/BMDS/Dokumente/InnoNT_Foerderaufruf_1_20260302.pdf Die TUD strebt eine Erhöhung des Anteils von Frauen an und bittet diese deshalb ausdrücklich um deren Bewerbung. 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An der Fakultät Elektrotechnik, Institut für Nachrichtentechnik, ist an der Deutschen Telekom Professur für Kommunikationsnetze zum 01.01.2027, vorbehaltlich vorhandener Mittel, eine Projektstelle als wiss. Mitarbeiterin bzw. Mitarbeiter (m/w/d) Leitung des Anwendungszentrums für Kommunikation für Kritische Infrastruktur und Autonome Systeme – KIAS (bei Vorliegen der persönlichen Voraussetzungen E 13 TV-L) bis 31.12.2029 (Beschäftigungsdauer gem. § 2 (2) WissZeitVG) zu besetzen.
XIX Italian Stata Conference Milano, 17-18 September 2026 CALL FOR PAPERS This year the Italian Stata Conference will be held in Milan on the 17th-18th September 2026. The meeting offers participants a unique forum for interdisciplinary exchange through both the presentation of new community user written commands and applied work developed in Stata, giving researchers the opportunity to: EXCHANGE both new community written routines and Tips and Tricks developed for Stata; DISCOVER new applications highlighting Stata 19’s potential capabilities for applied research; MEET Stata users from different disciplinary areas; INTERACT directly with statisticians from StataCorp. We are particularly looking for: New user COMMANDS / ROUTINES focusing on: new estimation methods; user written routines both short and long, developed simply to make life easier in Stata for our “Tips and Tricks” session; Stata’s connectivity to external applications, such as Python, R or Java; and reporting tools for the creation of dynamic dashboards or automatic internet publishing; data visualization. APPLIED STUDIES exploiting the latest methodologies introduced in Stata 19 are also welcome. The second day of the conference will be dedicated to a Stata training course, the subject of which will be announced in due course. SUBMISSION OF ABSTRACTS Stata users interested in participating in the conference are required to submit their proposals via email to the Scientific Committee at conference@tstat.it by the 15.07.2026. The accompanying e-mail should include the following information: the name of the author(s), affiliation, together with a current telephone contact, should we need to contact you. Please note that presentations are “normally” 25 minutes long, followed by 10 minutes of discussion. Longer presentations are also welcome; in such cases, we ask that authors indicate the additional time required. Presentations for the Tips and Tricks session, on the other hand, can range from 5 to 25 minutes. Authors selected for presentation by the Scientific Committee will be contacted directly by the 05.08.2026. The final version of the presentation should be submitted by the 05.09.2026. REGISTRATION FEES Meeting Only Students*: € 60.00 Others: € 110.00 Meeting / Training Course Students*: € 250.00 Others: € 420.00 *To be eligible for student prices, participants must provide proof of their full-time student status for the current academic year. All participation fees are subject to VAT (applied at the current Italian rate of 22%). Individuals interested in participating should return their duly completed registration forms to the conference organizers by the 10.09.2026 at the very latest. FUNDING FOR DOCTORAL STUDENTS TStat is delighted to sponsor, via our project “Investing in Young Researchers”, TWO full-time Ph.D. students from any of the countries for which TStat is the official Stata Distributor. Sponsorship covers both the first day of the conference and the training course. Travel expenses are however to be paid by the participant. TStat S.r.l. | StataCorp’s Exclusive Distributor serving Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Greece, Italy, Kosovo, North Macedonia, Malta, Montenegro, Serbia, Slovenia, Slovakia Stata Official Trainer for Europe Stata is a registered trademark of StataCorp LP, College Station, TX, USA, and the Stata logo is used with the permission of StataCorp. More Information (in Italian) here. Call for Papers (in English) here. SCIENTIFIC COMMITTEE Una-Louise Bell, TStat - TStat Training | Rino Bellocco, Università degli Studi di Milano-Bicocca | Giovanni Capelli, Istituto Superiore di Sanità | Giovanni Cerulli, IRCRES-CNR | Jan Ditzen Libera Università di Bolzano | Maurizio Pisati, Università degli Studi di Milano-Bicocca
Call for Papers for the upcoming XIX Italian Stata Conference taking place in Milan.