CfP: Workshop on Firms, Workers, and Households in Times of Crisis and Digital Transformation, 26.-27.11.2026 at SOEP
We welcome contributions from economics, sociology, management, political science, and related fields. Topics include (but are not limited to): Organizational resilience and crisis preparedness Firm responses to shocks and technological change Cyber security and digital resilience Worker well-being and household resilience Labor market effects of digital transformation Digital inequality and skills Besides papers related to the main theme of the conference, we also welcome submissions that address other relevant topics in personnel and organization research. Data and Methodological Approaches The workshop particularly encourages contributions using household micro data sources like German Socio-Economic Panel, register data of employees and companies, linked employer–employee datasets, firm and establishment surveys, as well as qualitative data and expert surveys. Submission deadline is September 1, 2026: Authors are invited to submit either an extended abstract (1–2 pages) or a full paper. Always include: title, authors and affiliations, research question, data and empirical strategy, as well as preliminary or expected results. Please send your application to: akempor2026_mst@hsu.hamburg
The workshop is part of the SOEP-LEE2 project and brings together research on resilience, crisis responses, digital transformation, and cyber security, with a particular emphasis on empirical work using survey and linked data on firms, employees, and households. It will also showcase new data resources from the SOEP research infrastructure. Economic crises, geopolitical tensions, and rapid technological change are profoundly transforming firms, labor markets, and households. At the same time, the diffusion of digital technologies, artificial intelligence, remote work, and cyber risks is reshaping organizational structures, work practices, and economic behavior. Understanding these developments requires high-quality data that links individuals, households, and organizations. Keynote speakers: Christian Dustmann Department of Economics, University College London; Rockwool Foundation Berlin Osea Giuntella Department of economics at University of Pittsburgh David Peetz Centre for Work, Organisation, and Wellbeing at Griffith University, Brisbane
German Institute for Economic Research (DIW Berlin)
Worker well-being and household resilience
Labor market effects of digital transformation
Firm responses to shocks and technological change
Organizational resilience and crisis preparedness
Academic Position in Operations Management
Research You are an ambitious, internationally oriented researcher in the domain of operations management. You publish in international top journals within the field, attract external research funding, develop international research projects, and advise doctoral students. You strive for excellence in research and as such contribute to the reputation of the Faculty of Economics and Business and KU Leuven. You have an outspoken interest in fundamental scientific research and perceive opportunities for valorization of research findings and applied research. Teaching You are willing to teach courses in the field of operations management at the campuses in Leuven, Antwerp, Brussels and/or Kortrijk. When assigning courses, we take as much as possible your profile and experience into account. You contribute to the optimization and continuous development of the educational programs for which the operations management department is responsible, and you supervise bachelor’s and/or master’s theses. Tenure track candidates start with limited teaching duties. You develop teaching methods in line with the KU Leuven approach of research-based education with an emphasis on activating students (see http://www.kuleuven.be/english/education/education-at-ku-leuven). You take advantage of the opportunities offered by the faculty and the university to further develop your teaching skills. You contribute to the educational philosophy of the university, and you show commitment to uphold the high standards of its programs. Service You show a willingness to integrate in the research group, to actively participate in and contribute to professional group activities, and to take up internal service duties. You put teaching and research activities at the service of society and aim to contribute to the broader social debate. Tenure track candidates start with limited service duties. Profile You have a PhD or will earn it before 1/7/2027 in Economics or Business with an emphasis on operations management or a PhD in a related domain (e.g., operations management, supply chain management, operations research) with evidence of expertise in this field of research. You have excellent research output or research potential. The quality of your research is demonstrated by publications in top-tier peer-reviewed journals, promising research projects and work-in-progress papers, and/or international research experience. Junior applicants show their research potential through the quality of their PhD dissertation or job market paper, and academic references. Experience in writing grant proposals and a strong international network are recommended. You can show evidence of strong didactical skills and preferably have teaching experience in the field of operations management. You have the necessary communication and organizational skills and are a team player. Research expertise and/or teaching expertise in port logistics is a plus. Your written and spoken English is excellent. The official administrative language used at KU Leuven is Dutch. If you do not speak Dutch (or do not speak it well) at the start of employment, you can follow language training provided by KU Leuven to enable you to take part in administrative meetings. Before teaching courses in Dutch, you will be given the opportunity to learn Dutch to the required standard. Offer The vacancy is open to both junior and senior researchers. PhD students in the final phase of their studies may also apply, provided they obtain their PhD degree before 1/7/2027. You will be hired in the rank of Assistant Professor, Associate Professor or (Full) Professor, depending on your qualifications and academic experience. Junior researchers will be appointed as assistant professor in tenure track for a period of 5 years, which in case of a positive evaluation is followed by an appointment as a tenured associate professor. You will join a dynamic and internationally oriented research environment. This full-time position initially requires a clear commitment to the Leuven campus of the FEB, where you will join the Operations Management Research group. More information about the group can be found at https://feb.kuleuven.be/research/decision-sciences-and-information-management/om. Research at the Operations Management group happens in close collaboration with colleagues on the Leuven and Brussels campuses of the FEB. The Faculty of Economics and Business has systematically been ranked highly by several independent accreditation committees regarding the quality of its research and teaching programs. The FEB has acquired the renowned EQUIS accreditation and benefits from an extensive national and international network, both in academia and in the business world. For more information, please consult: http://feb.kuleuven.be/eng/research. KU Leuven is well set to welcome foreign professors and their family and provides practical support with regard to immigration & administration, housing, childcare, learning Dutch, and partner career coaching, among others. To facilitate scientific onboarding and accelerate research in the first phase a starting grant of 110 000 euro is offered to new professors without substantial other funding, appointed for at least 50%. https://feb.kuleuven.be/nl/0790-bro-intzap.pdf. The KU Leuven pursues a policy of equal opportunity and diversity and explicitly encourages underrepresented groups at the university to apply. For more information, please consult: https://www.kuleuven.be/engage/english/diversity/index.html. Interested? For more information please contact Prof. dr. Jannik Matuschke, chair of the search committee, mail: jannik.matuschke@kuleuven.be or Prof. dr. Sophie De Winne, dean, Faculty of Economics and Business, mail: sophie.dewinne@kuleuven.be. More detailed information on the job application procedure and the documents that need to be uploaded, can be found on the following website: https://www.kuleuven.be/personeel/jobsite/en/academic-staff/senior-academic-staff-tenure-track-information#job-application In addition to the required documents mentioned on our website, we ask that candidates also submit two additional documents. One should focus on their research background and include a complete publication list and a research plan. The second document should highlight the candidate's teaching experience and include teaching evaluations, an overview of teaching activities, and their perspective on academic education. External academic reference letters (required for junior applicants) can be sent directly to evi.fosse@kuleuven.be. For problems with online applying, please contact solliciteren@kuleuven.be. KU Leuven attaches great importance to research integrity and ethical conduct and will therefore ask you to sign an integrity statement upon appointment. You can apply for this job no later than September 14, 2026 via the online application tool KU Leuven strives for an inclusive, respectful and socially safe environment. We embrace diversity among individuals and groups as an asset. Open dialogue and differences in perspective are essential for an ambitious research and educational environment. In our commitment to equal opportunity, we recognize the consequences of historical inequalities. We do not accept any form of discrimination based on, but not limited to, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, age, ethnic or national background, skin colour, religious and philosophical diversity, neurodivergence, employment disability, health, or socioeconomic status. For questions about accessibility or support offered, we are happy to assist you at this email address.
The Faculty of Economics and Business (FEB) of the KU Leuven has a vacancy for a full-time academic position in the field of Operations Management. The vacancy is open to both junior and senior researchers. PhD students in the final phase of their studies may also apply. You will be hired in the rank of Assistant Professor, Associate Professor or (Full) Professor, depending on your qualifications and academic experience. Junior researchers will be appointed as assistant professor in tenure track for a period of 5 years, which in case of a positive evaluation is followed by an appointment as a tenured associate professor. Unit website
KU Leuven, Faculty of Economics and Business
The MSc in Economics is the perfect programme for recent graduates looking to develop their research skills through a broad selection of courses entirely taught in English by our top researchers. Since this is a two-year master, students will have the chance to develop strong methodological skills and specialise in areas of particular interest to them. On successfully completing the programme, students can expect to find employment in a broad range of sectors, including higher education and economic consulting, in institutions such as European Central Bank, OECD, Inter-American Development Bank, Stanford University, CNMV, Bloomberg, Deloitte, Schneider, Nestlé, Repsol, or Amazon. The strongest candidates are encouraged to undertake advanced research in the PhD Programme at the University of Barcelona or abroad (University of Arizona, Trinity College Dublin, NOVA School of Business and Economics, University of Chicago, University of Luxembourg, Lund University, University of Ken, Université Libre de Bruxelles, University of Nottingham…) Overview of the Course The MSc in Economics is intended to equip students with the tools needed by a professional economist to conduct economic research and analysis. In the 1st and 2nd terms, students attend the compulsory courses (40 credits) to acquire a solid foundation in economics and quantitative techniques. In the 3rd, 4th and 5th terms, students have to choose two options from the list below according to their elective courses choice (60 credits), enabling them to specialise in areas of interest for their future profession or research: Public Economics Regional and Urban Economics Growth and Trade Government and Markets Games, Behaviour and Incentives At the end of the course, in the 6th term, students must plan and write the Master thesis (20 credits), employing the concepts and methods acquired during the course. International programme Second-year students have the opportunity to study part of their degree abroad: Toulouse School of Economics (France) University of Copenhagen (Denmark) University of Göttingen (Germany) Aix-Marseille School of Economics (France) ENSAE (France) University of Amsterdam (Netherlands) Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore (Italy) University of Bologna (Italy) Kyoto University (Japan) Application documents ID/Passport BSc transcript of grades (provisional or final version)* One-page CV Proof of English level (not compulsory if you are from or have studied in an English speaking country) Letter of motivation References of two schoolars who support your application. BCs project/thesis (not compulsory) Academic abality test GRE (not compulsory) *Applicants who have fully or partially completed the studies outside of the Spanish university system can submit their grade equivalency declarations issued by the Ministry of Education and Vocational Training. Application fee of €30.21 is required.
The MSc in Economics offered by the UB School of Economics is a high-quality master’s programme that prepares economists to undertake cutting-edge research at one of the world’s leading higher education institutions. This programme has been accredited with Excellence by the Universities Council, which recognises outstanding achievements and performance. The programme also achieved the Additional Dimension of Internationalisation with the maximum score of Quality-level Compliant.
UB School of Economics, University of Barcelona
History of Economic Thought, Methodology, and Heterodox Approaches
Urban, Rural, Regional, Real Estate, and Transportation Economics
Business Administration and Business Economics - Marketing - Accounting - Personnel Economics
Economic Development, Innovation, Technological Change, and Growth
Agricultural and Natural Resource Economics - Environmental and Ecological Economics
Macroeconomics and Monetary Economics (JEL E)
TechInnovation x AIMX Singapore 2026 26–27 August 2026 | Sands Expo & Convention Centre, Singapore AI is no longer emerging. It's here. The question now is how enterprises actually adopt it. For the first time, TechInnovation and AIMX Singapore come together to bridge that gap: connecting businesses with proven AI solutions, industry-ready technologies, and the right partners to move from awareness to real deployment. Across two days, expect thought leadership sessions, live technology showcases, and active technology matching spanning AI, sustainability, healthcare, manufacturing, and digital transformation. Organised by IPI Singapore (a subsidiary of Enterprise Singapore) and AIMX Network.
Join a global community at TechInnovation x AIMX Singapore 2026 to explore AI adoption across various sectors. Event Highlights: Two-day conference and exhibition featuring global AI leaders, practitioners, and technology providers Active technology matching connecting AI solution owners with enterprise adopters and real use cases Thought leadership panels on AI adoption across sustainability, healthcare, manufacturing, and digital transformation IA Clinics / Innovation Advisory one-on-one sessions to help businesses identify the right technology fit Live technology showcases of market-ready, deployable AI and innovation solutions Networking opportunities across the AIMX global AI ecosystem and IPI Singapore's enterprise network
To combat climate change, many countries have committed to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050. The successful transition towards a zero-emission economy will depend on the ability to power energy-related processes with electricity from carbon-free renewable energy sources. This workshop will present state-of-the-art computable general equilibrium (CGE) models that are widely used in applied economic research to study the impacts of emissions reductions policies. The standard top down framework of CGE models will be complemented by a bottom-up representation of the electricity system to capture the pivotal role of carbon-free supply and demand technologies for decarbonizing the economy as a whole. The course will build on seminal peer-reviewed publications combining methodological expertise on hybrid bottom-up/top-down modeling with policy-relevant applications, ranging from technology-specific regulations (e.g. green subsidies, renewable portfolio standards, energy efficiency standards, technology bans) to economy-wide emissions pricing and revenue-rebating schemes (green tax reforms). Guided by a series of lectures and hands-on modeling exercises, participants will develop step by step the capacity to re-formulate model codes towards their own needs in academic research or policy consultancy. Mathematically, the models are formulated and implemented as so-called “mixed complementarity problems” (MCP), stating complementarity of economic equilibrium conditions with associated economic decision variables. The fundamental strength of the MCP format (beyond the standard approach of treating equilibrium conditions as a system of nonlinear equations) is the ability to handle corner solutions and regime shifts that are central to the analysis of sorting decisions, such as discrete technology choices. For the computer implementation of the numerical models the course uses the high-level programming language GAMS (Generalized Algebraic Modeling System) whose notation closely follows standard matrix algebra. The fundamental strength of GAMS lies in the ease with which mathematically defined models can be formulated and solved. The explicit algebraic formulation of general equilibrium conditions and the parameterization of functional forms to characterize technologies and preferences can become very tedious and error-prone, in particular for more complex production and consumption patterns. MPSGE (Mathematical Programming System for General Equilibrium) – which runs as a subsystem under GAMS – provides a short-hand non-algebraic representation for general equilibrium models, releasing economists from the need to write down complicated equilibrium conditions explicitly as well as from the need to set up tedious calibration routines for the parameterization of demand and supply functions. The workshop will show in detail how to transform algebraic CGE models into non-algebraic MPSGE syntax, which can substantially lower the entry barriers and time cost of CGE analysis. Material and teaching is in English. Explore our website for more details! Content: Part 1: Economic Equilibrium, Mixed Complementarity and Mathematical Programming Economic equilibrium in mixed complementarity format Mathematical programs: duality and complementarity Part 2: Bottom-up activity analysis of the electricity system Stylized models of electricity supply and emissions regulations Optimal electricity dispatch under CO2 emissions pricing Part 3: Integration of bottom-up electricity market models into top-down CGE models Standard CGE representation of an energy-economy system Model calibration to observed economic data (functional forms) A hybrid bottom-up/top-down model for climate policy analysis Part 4: MPSGE implementation of CGE models MPSGE syntax Converting CGE models from algebraic MCP formulations into MPSGE From static to dynamic policy analysis Part 5: CGE-based impact assessment of net-zero emissions policies Multi-sector multi-region (baseline) projections until 2050 Build your own large-scale bottom-up/top-down CGE model calibrated to baseline data CGE analysis: the role of carbon backstop and negative emissions technologies for reaching net-zero emissions Instructors: Christoph Böhringer (University of Oldenburg, Germany) Volker Clausen (University of Duisburg-Essen, Germany) Payment: The fee for participating in the training workshop is 2,500 Euro and includes lectures, course material and lunches. Academic participants from accredited universities or research institutions will be admitted on a space-available basis for a discount of 20%. Graduate students from accredited academic institutions are likewise admitted on a space-available basis for a discount of 40%. Please fax or email a copy of your student ID to get the discount. There will be a limited number of scholarships (excluding travel and subsistence expenses) that have been set aside for qualified participants from developing countries. Deadline for the application for a scholarship is June 12, 2026. Preference will be given to applicants who have documented previous experience in general equilibrium modelling with GAMS. To apply for a scholarship in the form of a tuition waiver, send your CV and a research paper via email to the course coordinator Mehmet Burak Akren. A decision on the allocation of scholarships will be made until June 19, 2026, in order to allow for an early arrangement of flights, visa etc. Registration: The registration deadline is September 11, 2026. The maximum number of participants is restricted to 16! Slots are guaranteed only upon full payment of fees through the course coordinator. Cancellations will be fully refunded if made prior to September 11, 2026. No refunds will be made after the registration deadline. For registration or any inquiries, please contact the course coordinator: M. A. Mehmet Burak Akren, email: Mehmet.Akren@vwl.uni-due.de . University of Duisburg-Essen, Department of Economics, 45117 Essen, Germany
20th Ruhr Graduate Summer School: Economic Analysis of Net-Zero Emissions Policies Using GAMS and MPSGE
Ruhr Graduate School in Economics (RGS Econ)
Agricultural and Environmental Economics (JEL Q)
Katharina Bergant and Simone Tagliapietra Appointed as Bruegel Deputy Directors
Following a unanimous decision by Bruegel’s General Assembly on May 12, 2026, the Brussels-based economic think tank announced the appointment in a press release. Bergant and Tagliapietra will start their new positions in autumn 2026. Katharina Bergant: “ECB Conference on Monetary Policy 2024” by European Central Bank, (licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 2.0 - permission kindly confirmed by bruegel) // Simeone Tagliapietra: bruegel (permission kindly granted) Katharina Bergant, currently an Economist at the International Monetary Fund (IMF), will join Bruegel as Deputy Director in November 2026. She has extensive experience in macro-financial topics and has contributed to various flagship publications of the IMF. Her past roles include work in the IMF’s Western Hemisphere Department and a research fellowship at Harvard Kennedy School. She has also worked at the Central Bank of Ireland, and completed her PhD at Trinity College Dublin. Simone Tagliapietra, a Senior Fellow at Bruegel since 2015, will assume his Deputy Director position starting September 2026. His focus areas include EU climate and energy policy, and he has played a significant role in the development of EU industrial strategy that aligns with decarbonization and economic competitiveness. He has previously held roles at the European University Institute, Johns Hopkins University and the Catholic University of Milan, where he also completed his PhD. Both appointees expressed excitement about their new roles. Bergant emphasized the importance of analytical institutions in the face of global challenges, while Tagliapietra reflected on his dedication to supporting Bruegel’s mission and advancing impactful economic policy. Bruegel’s Director, Jeromin Zettelmeyer, remarked on the significance of these appointments, noting that both directors bring complementary experiences, enhancing the institution’s capability to engage with pressing economic issues. Under their leadership, Bruegel aims to continue fostering rigorous economic research and contributing to effective economic policy across Europe. Image Credits: Katharina Bergant: “ECB Conference on Monetary Policy 2024” by European Central Bank, (licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 2.0 - permission kindly confirmed by bruegel) Simeone Tagliapietra: bruegel (permission kindly granted)
Bruegel has announced the appointment of Katharina Bergant and Simone Tagliapietra as its new Deputy Directors, set to begin their roles in autumn 2026.
Public Economics & Economic Policy (JEL H)
EBRD Appoints Grzegorz Zielinski as Managing Director for South-Eastern Europe
Zielinski takes over from Charlotte Ruhe, who will retire at the end of June after leading the Bank’s operations in the broader central and south-eastern Europe region. In his new role, Zielinski will oversee EBRD's projects and initiatives across the six Western Balkans countries, as well as Bulgaria, Romania, and Greece. Based in Belgrade, he aims to facilitate investments that achieve substantial benefits, tackle regional challenges, and promote sustainable long-term growth. His collaboration with country teams, public authorities, and private-sector clients will be pivotal for advancing investments, policy discussions, and reform activities throughout the region. Grzegorz Zielinski, a Polish national, has a rich history with the EBRD, having joined the organization in 1998 from Ernst & Young. Over his career, he has held several notable positions, including Director of the Energy Europe team within the Sustainable Infrastructure Group. His expertise in managing complex investment programs and policy reforms has established a strong foundation for his upcoming role. His appointment comes at a crucial time for South-Eastern Europe, a region characterized by diverse economies at various developmental stages and significant reform needs. The EBRD’s focus in the area aims to promote sustainable infrastructure, enhance energy security, and encourage private-sector competitiveness while fostering institutional reforms for resilient and inclusive growth.
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has appointed Grzegorz Zielinski as the new Managing Director for South-Eastern Europe, effective June 1, 2026, succeeding Charlotte Ruhe.
Economic Development, Innovation and Growth (JEL O)
Assistant Professorship in Innovation Management
Job description The Centre for Integrative Innovation Management is a cross-disciplinary research group where we focus on understanding the development of innovative capabilities, managing innovation, and the emergence of technologies for firm performance and ecosystem development. We adopt a cross-disciplinary approach because understanding and promotion of innovation from the initial idea to the fully commercialized or implemented innovation requires the combination of management, marketing, and technology. For more information on the Centre please visit the Centre website. The center has a high share of international scholars, we nurture a supporting culture, and we emphasize career development for all. The center hosts regular research focused events like paper development workshops, editor panels, and regular seminars to promote a research-oriented culture. Who we are looking for We are in a vibrant period of growth, and we are searching for an ambitious young scholar with demonstrated ability to publish impactful research. The candidate is expected to conduct research related to one or more of the following strategic priorities: Emerging Technologies, Business Models and Innovation Ecosystems – this program focuses on emerging technologies and their path to commercialization. Ultimately, emerging technologies may target markets that are yet to be created. We have research specialized on drone technology, artificial intelligence, and “green” technologies. We are also interested in research that brings technology management into the context of emerging eco-systems. Innovative and technological change. This research area focuses on innovation induced changes processes within organizations and higher levels of aggregation. Key questions relate to the emergence, diffusion, and disappearance of innovations and technologies within and beyond organizations. A central aim is to understand such change processes, how to govern them, and to formulate strategies for management to enable and react to them. The role of new technologies for creativity, knowledge creation and innovation. This program focuses on technology management and the relationships between digital technologies, creativity, and knowledge creation. Successful candidates will have an international profile and a record of research publications preferably in globally top-ranked journals and within dedicated innovation journals such as Research Policy, Journal of Product Innovation Management, Technovation, and more broad management journals. We welcome researchers with different methodological approaches, as we see the advantage in combining methods among the team members, to further the research agenda. Candidates should have a Ph.D. degree in business economics, economics or similar or a cross-disciplinary Ph.D. with a significant social science contribution. Once appointed, they will primarily teach in the wider field of innovation management, marketing and market research, and potentially in project management in programs such as the B.Sc. and M.Sc. in economics and business administration, and the M.Sc. (eng.) in Product Development and Innovation. We expect successful appointees to contribute to the development of the Research Centre and to the department as a whole. All scholars are expected to be active in the social and academic life of the Department. To fulfill the requirements of the position, the appointee is expected to be physically present at the Centre on a regular basis. Experience with external research fund raising and application processes are a plus. Ideally, the appointee has established strong ties with specific international research communities. Owing to the increasingly international focus of the degree programs, candidates must be able to teach in English. Furthermore, non-Danish candidates are expected to learn Danish within a shorter period of time. The Faculty of Business and Social Science has recently been accredited by AACSB. For more information about the Department of Business & Management please visit our website. Further information can be obtained from Head of Center for Integrative Innovation Management, Professor Mette Præst Knudsen by email at mpk@sam.sdu.dk. Application content The appointment takes place in accordance with the collective agreement between the Ministry of Finance and the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations for academics in the Danish state with the associated circular on the protocol on job structure for academic staff at Danish universities and the provisions for the position of associate professors as described herein. For more information on the department guidelines for qualification and recruitment please visit our web. An application must include: Detailed CV Certificates/Diplomas (Master and Ph.D. degree) Complete list of publications, indicating which publications are most relevant for the position. Up to 5 of the most relevant publications. Please upload a PDF for each publication. If the publication is co-authored, please briefly describe the extent of the co-authorship or your contribution to the individual joint publication. You can do so by using this form or you can describe the co-authorship in such a way that the committee can assess the extent of your contribution. If co-author statements are not submitted with the application, we assume that the publication follows the standard: authors are listed as per their contribution to the research, starting with the one who contributed the most to the least. If a publication is accepted for publication and is included for evaluation, documentation from the relevant journal should be appended to the PDF. Experience with obtaining external funding and project management (if any). List the type of grant and the role held by the applicant together with the amount obtained (or applied for if unsuccessful). A research plan for the next three years integrating previous experiences preferably with the strategic priorities mentioned above. Also include your specialized methodologies and how these can be envisioned. A teaching portfolio detailing the candidate’s prior teaching experience, teaching skills, teaching philosophy, and other forms of knowledge communication. A guide for the teaching portfolio may be found here. Statement of experiences with company partnerships (e.g. research or applied projects, consulting etc.). All non-Danish documents must be translated into English. Documents should not contain a CPR number (civil registration number), if they do – the CPR number must be crossed out. We request files in pdf-format no more than 5 MB per file. All pdf-files must be unlocked and allow binding and may not be password protected. UPLOAD GUIDE: Motivated application shall be uploaded as ‘Cover letter’, Curriculum Vitae shall be uploaded as ‘Resume’. All other documents shall be uploaded as ‘Miscellaneous documents’. The assessment and evaluation process. Applications will be assessed by an assessment committee. The committee may request additional information, and if so, it is the responsibility of the candidates to provide the necessary material. When the assessment committee has submitted its report, the candidates will receive the part of the evaluation that concerns them. The assessment report will subsequently be forwarded to the Head of Department, who will assemble an appointments committee. The appointments committee will manage and complete the job interviews, should such be conducted. As part of the overall assessment of the applicant’s qualifications, a follow up on site interview can be applied. Such a site visit will include research presentation, observation of the applicants’ teaching abilities in regard to related degree programs, and meeting with research group. Read the guideline for the applicants Shortlisting will be used in the assessment process. Please note that only shortlisted applicants will receive an assessment. Read about shortlisting at SDU. If the application does not meet the requirements mentioned above, the faculty may reject your application without further notice. Applications received after the deadline will neither be considered nor evaluated. To qualify for the position as Assistant Professor you must have obtained a PhD degree by the employment date. We recommend that as an international applicant, you take the time to visit Work in Denmark where you will find information and facts about moving to, working and living in Denmark, as well as the International Staff Office at SDU. The person employed in the position may, based on a specific individual managerial assessment, be exempted from time registration, also known as a self-organiser. Deadline for applications: August 15, 2026, at 11.59 PM/23.59 (CET/CEST) If you experience technical problems, please contact hcm-support@sdu.dk. The University of Southern Denmark wishes to reflect the surrounding community and therefore encourages everyone, regardless of personal background, to apply for the position. About SDU The University of Southern Denmark was established to create value for and with society. Whether our contributions come in the form of excellent research, innovative solutions, education or learning, we must make a positive difference to society and contribute to a sustainable future. We do this by cultivating talents and creating the best environments for research and learning. It is therefore crucial that SDU retains, develops and recruits talent. At the same time, we need to ensure consistently high quality in all our activities – and we can only do that with the right people. The University’s researchers, lecturers, students, managers and technical/administrative staff are the foundation of our success. Job Info Job Identification 3941 Job Category VIP Posting Date 20/05/2026, 11:27 Locations Campusvej 55, Odense M, 5230, DK Apply Before 15/08/2026, 23:59 Job Schedule Full time
The Centre for Integrative Innovation Management at the Department of Business & Management, University of Southern Denmark invites applications for one or more position(s) as Assistant Professor in Innovation Management. The position(s) is/are located in Odense, Denmark. The successful candidate is expected to assume this position at the latest January 2027 or as per negotiation.
Economics Adjunct ID: 492717 Location: Elizabethtown Category: Adjunct Faculty Employment Type: Part-time Temporary College: Elizabethtown Community & Technical College Title: Economics Adjunct Salary Range: 555.00 per credit hour Work Location: On-Site FLSA Status: Exempt College: Elizabethtown Community & Technical College Campus Location: Elizabethtown CTC Department: Social and Behavioral Division Job Duties: Preparing course plans and materials Delivering courses Monitoring progress/attendance Recording grades and submitting reports Providing feedback to students Minimum Qualifications: Eighteen graduate hours in the teaching discipline and a Master's degree, or a Master's degree in the teaching discipline are required. Prior to Teaching, all original transcripts for all college work must be submitted to the Provost's Office.
Elizabethtown Community & Technical College is seeking an Economics Adjunct Instructor to teach in-seat classes.
Elizabethtown Community Technical College
Adjunct Faculty - Economics Salary Range: $800 per credit hour Contract Term Length: Not Applicable Standard Hours: Varies Work Location: Hybrid FLSA Status: Exempt College: Bluegrass Community & Technical College Campus Location: Bluegrass C&TC Department: Economics Job Summary This is a part-time faculty role in the economics area. This position will provide online and/or classroom instruction to students. This posting will remain open to retain a pool of qualified applicants. For more information, please contact the Program Coordinator. Lauren Campbell lauren.campbell@kctcs.edu 859-246-6264 To be considered for a faculty position, please upload a copy of your unofficial transcript at the time of your application. Job Duties: Teach online and/or in-person economics courses. Create syllabi and set up assigned courses on the College’s learning management system following college standards. Grade learner’s submissions in a timely manner and provide feedback to learners. Submit course-related reports as requested by the college. Maintain course standards set by the economics area. Maintain communication with the coordinator of economics. Complete professional development trainings required of adjunct faculty. Other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications: Master’s degree in Economics Experience in the economics field. KCTCS is an equal opportunity employer and educational institution. KCTCS does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs or activities.
Part-time faculty role in the economics area at Bluegrass Community & Technical College providing hybrid instruction.
Bluegrass Community and Technical College
EBRD Appoints Matteo Colangeli as Managing Director for SME Finance and Development
Effective June 1, 2026. Colangeli's extensive background in regional banking will help advance support for SMEs across the Bank's operational regions. He will be based at the bank's headquarters in London. Colangeli brings over two decades of experience with the EBRD, having started his career at the bank in 2005. He has worked in various regional sector banking teams across the EBRD’s operational countries, including Kyiv, Sofia, Tirana, and Belgrade. Most recently, he served as the Director and Regional Head of the Western Balkans, where he significantly increased the Bank's operations in the region, achieving annual investment volumes of €1.6 billion along with fostering partnerships across governments, businesses, and donors. His track record highlights his commitment to sustainable business growth, advancing policy engagement, and building successful regional teams. Colangeli's efforts in the Western Balkans have enhanced the integration of banking and advisory services, expanding access to finance for SMEs through innovative risk-sharing instruments and initiatives like the Enterprise Expansion Fund. In his new role, Colangeli aims to leverage his extensive experience to bolster the Bank's efforts in supporting small and medium-sized enterprises across its regions. Colangeli's promotion comes together with the announcement of two new regional managing directors: Andreea Moraru for Central Europe and the Baltic States, and Grzegorz Zielinski for South Eastern Europe. Image Credits: EBRD (may be used for editorial purposes)
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development announces the appointment of Matteo Colangeli as Managing Director for SME Finance and Development.
The chair of Public Economics at University of Hamburg is opening a position for a PhD position, officially called a Research Associate. Research in our group is in the field of public economics, combining theory, behavioral economics, and experiments. One focus is on environmental economics. Research associates will be expected primarily to teach and conduct research. The research associate will also have the opportunity to pursue further academic qualifications, in particular a doctoral dissertation. Besides an active role in research projects, the position involves 3 hours per week teaching of tutorials and the supervision of students in seminars, e.g. in Microeconomics, Public Economics, Environmental and Resource Economics. The candidate will be a member in a team with a strong research focus in an international network and is offered intensive support of the dissertation project. An excellent command of English is required.
The chair of Public Economics at University of Hamburg is opening a position for a PhD position. Research in our group is in the field of public economics, combining theory, behavioral economics, and experiments. One focus is on environmental economics. More details can be found under the given link or by contacting us Research associates will be expected primarily to teach and conduct research.
EBRD Appoints Andreea Moraru as Managing Director for Central Europe and the Baltic States
Effective June 1, 2026, Moraru, who previously held the title of Director for Poland and the Baltic States, will now oversee operations in several key countries including Croatia, Hungary, Poland, the Slovak Republic, Slovenia, Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania. In her new role, Moraru will focus on enhancing the EBRD’s engagement to ensure that investments are impactful in terms of addressing regional challenges and promoting long-term sustainable growth. Based in Warsaw, she is expected to collaborate closely with country teams, public authorities, and private sector clients to advance investments, policy dialogue, and reform initiatives throughout the region. Throughout her career, she has also held leadership positions, such as Director for Greece and Cyprus, leading to substantial growth in corporate business in Greece while managing the closure of operations in Cyprus. The EBRD’s initiatives in Central Europe and the Baltic States are crucial due to the region's blend of advanced economies alongside areas with ongoing reform needs, with objectives centered on enhancing competitiveness, fostering innovation, and supporting a green economy transition. Ms. Moraru takes over from Charlotte Ruhe, who will retire at the end of June. With over 20 years of experience at the EBRD, Moraru has established a successful track record in delivering significant business growth, policy engagement, and developing partnerships with various stakeholders, including governments and financial institutions.
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has announced the appointment of Andreea Moraru as Managing Director for Central Europe and the Baltic States.
Abdoulaye Ndiaye Wins First Africa NextGen Economist Prize
The Announcement was made on X by the Africa CEO Forum, an international business and economics conference., which took place this year in Kigali, Rwanda. Abdoulaye Ndiaye, from Senegal, is assistant professor at NYU Stern School of Business. He graduated from École Polytechnique and has a PhD from Northwestern University. His research focused on public finance, development economics, and political economy. He tackles questions of immediate relevance for African governments and investors: unemployment insurance in economies with high informality, tax productivity, and sovereign debt management. The Africa NextGen Prize is a new initiative spearheaded by The Africa Report and Jeune Afrique. There were over 70 candidates across 14 African countries, which were analysed by an independent jury of leading African economists, Abdoulaye Ndiaye embodies what the prize set out to celebrate: rigorous, useful work oriented toward public action and serving citizens, decision-makers, and the private sector alike.
Abdoulaye NDIAYE (NYU Stern) has been announced as the inaugural winner of the Africa NextGen Economist Prize.
11th Luxembourg Workshop on Household Finance and Consumption
This workshop aims to bring together local and regional academics, researchers and PhD students, as well as representatives of relevant institutions, who are interested in empirical research on the economic and financial behaviour of households. The focus will be on presenting and discussing research that uses micro-level and survey data on individuals and households. Papers using data from Luxembourg or Europe will be given preference. We solicit papers mainly in the following areas: Household consumption, saving, and portfolio choice, also in light of external shocks The impact of high and low inflation on household finances Housing, real estate and mortgage markets Household finance, credit constraints and implications for monetary policy Household payment habits, consumer loans and credit card debt Household (over-)indebtedness and financial distress Behavioural approaches to household asset accumulation, debt and consumption Household expectations and financial behaviour Financial literacy, financial sophistication, and the role of professional advice in shaping financial behaviour Household income and wealth inequality Regional and cross-border aspects of household finance The workshop also aims to promote networking to create opportunities for joint research in this area. Submission of papers: Interested authors should submit their papers by 1st June 2026 to hfcs@bcl.lu. Extended abstracts may also be considered, but preference will be given to completed papers. Authors of accepted papers will be notified by 26th June 2026. Presentations are expected to be delivered in person (online presentations are not possible). Papers may also be selected for a poster session or speed session. The workshop language is English. For previous workshop programmes please visit the website of the Banque centrale du Luxembourg at http://hfcs.bcl.lu. Organising committee: Peter Lindner, Thomas Y. Mathä, Giuseppe Pulina and Michael Ziegelmeyer Expenses: There is no participation fee. Participants are expected to cover their own accommodation and travel expenses.
Call for papers 11th Luxembourg Workshop on Household Finance and Consumption Organiser: Central Bank of Luxembourg Date: Wednesday, 16 September - Thursday, 17 September 2026 Location: Luxembourg
Econometrics, Statistics and Quantitative Methods (JEL C)
IPPS-Iscte Launches Atlas of Portugal in Europe Platform
The platform is accessible and free to use, and serves as a vital resource for exploring socio-economic indicators across Europe. The launch was announced by ISCTE. The Atlas provides a comprehensive collection of data allowing users to consult, compare, and analyze various indicators concerning demographic changes, labor markets, inequality, social protection, health, education, housing, justice, environment, and mobility. Isabel Flores, the executive director of IPPS-Iscte, describes the platform as an "analytical tool with a point of view" that enables comparative analysis of Portugal against other European countries as well as the average EU statistics. The platform, which has been developed in partnership with Colabor, categorizes indicators into three main sections, facilitating country-to-country comparisons and providing insights into electoral results from 1986 to the present across the entire European continent. According to Flores, the platform stands out from more neutral data portals by offering a structured perspective. This initiative not only highlights Portugal's journey within the EU but also serves as a valuable tool for public analysis, electoral observation, and formulating effective public policies. To explore the Atlas of Portugal in Europe, visit: Atlas of Portugal.
On the 40th anniversary of Portugal's accession to the EEC, the Iscte Institute for Public and Social Policies (IPPS-Iscte) introduces the Atlas of Portugal in Europe, an interactive platform featuring essential socio-economic indicators to analyze and compare Portugal’s progress with other EU nations.
AI Methods in Economics and Finance Research
Learning Objective Understand the fundamentals of machine learning models and large language models Design and implement a basic machine learning pipeline, including data preparation, model training, and evaluation Apply large language models in practical research settings Target Audience This course is designed for researchers with a traditional background in economics and finance who wish to become acquainted with emerging AI tools. Rather than focusing on cutting-edge implementations, the course aims to provide a clear sense of what can be achieved with these techniques, along with initial hands-on practical experience. Dates Course Dates: 25/05/2026 - 27/05/2026 Registration deadline: 06/05/2026 Location EUI Premises in Florence, Italy Level Intermediate, Advanced Approach Quantitative Contact Institution: Florence School of Banking and Finance Address: Villa Schifanoia, Via Giovanni Boccaccio, 121, 50133 Firenze (FI) City: Florence Country: Italy Country Code: IT Fees FULL FEES*: € 950 – Academics € 1900 – Public sector € 2100 – Private sector *Please note that the payment must be settled one week before the start of the course. The fee includes tuition, access to all course materials and pedagogic activities, coffee and lunch breaks and social activities, as well as a certificate of attendance after the course has been completed. The fee does not include travel and accommodation expenses or other local transportation costs (taxis, private cars). Please submit a certificate attesting your status of Professor, PhD Student or Research Associate to fbf@eui.eu before registering. FBF secretariat will provide you with a code to register. Seats for academics are limited. GROUP DISCOUNT (-15%)
General description Research methods have evolved significantly over the past decade, first with the rise of machine learning (ML) approaches and more recently through the use of generative AI tools, such as those based on large language models (LLMs). This course begins with a whirlwind tour of “traditional” AI before progressing to the practical implementation of state-of-the-art LLM workflows.
Non-resident full-time faculty position: Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor in Sustainability and Green Economy
Hamdan Bin Mohammed Smart University (HBMSU), located in Dubai, UAE, the first accredited smart learning university in the region, is seeking exceptional scholars who are passionate about advancing innovative online education. To complement the existing faculty of the School of Sustainability and Green Economy, this non-resident appointment specifically targets scholars whose primary expertise is in sustainable finance, ESG, carbon management, climate policy, or environmental economics. Successful candidates will join a dynamic, learner-centric institution dedicated to excellence in smart learning. Faculty are expected to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in a fully online environment, contribute to the development of engaging digital course content, and maintain an active record of research and scholarly contributions in their specific field. The ideal candidates will demonstrate a commitment to research output including high-quality publications, innovative online pedagogy, and meaningful service to the academic community. Non-resident faculty appointments are full-time roles that allow candidates to teach, conduct research, and engage in service remotely from outside the UAE while fully participating in HBMSU’s online learning environment, contributing to academic service, and mentoring students. These faculty members reside outside the UAE and contribute to our mission entirely through digital platforms. Teaching is delivered fully online, whether asynchronous or synchronous; allowing them to engage with learners across borders. Non-resident faculty actively participate in faculty meetings, committees, and training sessions virtually, ensuring strong collaboration despite the distance. They are expected to produce impactful research in their specific areas, mentor students, and contribute to academic service, with all responsibilities carried out remotely. Community involvement is fostered through regular virtual participation in campus events and initiatives, enabling them to remain an integral part of HBMSU’s vibrant academic network while working from abroad. Applicants must be familiar with online teaching platforms and methodologies and be dedicated to supporting HBMSU’s mission of transforming learning through technology and innovation. Candidates must hold a completed terminal degree at the time of application; conferral letters or equivalent official verification are required. Highlights: Non-resident full-time position Competitive, tax-free salary in the UAE Teach in a dynamic, fully online program accredited by the Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA), UAE Opportunity to shape the future of digital learning and contribute to the UAE Net Zero 2050 strategy, the UAE Green Agenda 2030, and post-COP28 sustainability priorities in the region Main roles & responsibilities The successful candidate will play a vital role within the School of Sustainability and Green Economy, complementing the school’s existing expertise in environmental management, waste and water sustainability, energy transitions, and circular-economy/data-driven innovation by leading teaching and research in sustainability finance, ESG, carbon management, and climate policy. Responsibilities include: Teaching: Deliver online courses that foster expertise in sustainable finance, ESG and sustainability reporting (GRI, IFRS S1/S2, TCFD, SASB), carbon management and accounting (GHG Protocol, ISO 14064), climate finance, environmental and ecological economics, climate policy and governance, green entrepreneurship, and sustainable business models. Engage learners in developing analytical skills to evaluate the financial, environmental, social, and governance impacts of corporate and policy decisions, and promote entrepreneurial approaches to sustainability solutions. Use interdisciplinary teaching methods and cutting-edge online platforms to equip students with the knowledge and leadership skills needed to tackle global sustainability challenges, climate change, and the low-carbon economy transition. Curriculum Development: Design instructional materials and e-content tailored to sustainable finance, ESG, carbon management, and climate policy, and develop and implement innovative curricula that integrate industry best practices, international sustainability standards and disclosure frameworks, and emerging technologies such as AI and machine learning applied to ESG analytics and climate-risk modelling. Research: Enhance the academic landscape by publishing research findings in high-quality, peer-reviewed Scopus/Web-of-Science indexed journals. Conduct impactful research in areas such as sustainable finance, ESG investing, climate finance, carbon markets and pricing, net-zero pathways, sustainability disclosure and reporting, climate-risk assessment, and the economics of the energy transition. Develop proposals and pursue funding opportunities for research. Mentorship: Guide, advise, and mentor learners throughout their academic journeys, including supervising MSc and (where applicable) PhD theses in sustainable finance, ESG, and carbon management. Professional Development: Create and facilitate professional short courses and workshops aimed at specific target groups and professional communities, including ESG officers, sustainability/CSR managers, and corporate finance professionals in the UAE and the wider GCC region. Service: Undertake necessary responsibilities to support academic programs and their accreditations, conduct feasibility studies, perform business analytics, and carry out benchmarking analyses. Required qualification & skills Qualifications: Candidates should possess the following qualifications and skills: A PhD in Sustainable Finance, Environmental Economics, Climate Policy, Carbon Management, ESG/Sustainability Accounting, or a closely related field from an accredited university, preferably top ranked universities. Demonstrated expertise in at least one of the following areas: (i) sustainable finance, ESG investing, or climate finance; (ii) carbon management, carbon accounting, or net-zero/decarbonisation pathways; (iii) sustainability reporting and disclosure (GRI, IFRS S1/S2, TCFD, SASB, CSRD); or (iv) climate policy, environmental economics, or natural-capital valuation. Expertise in sustainability, sustainability finance and policy instruments, and their application to complex environmental, social, governance, and economic challenges. Ability to evaluate the sustainability of corporate strategies, investment portfolios, policies, and projects, with a focus on innovative finance- and policy-driven solutions for the low-carbon, green economy. Proven capability in fostering interdisciplinary approaches, entrepreneurship, and leadership in global sustainability issues, including climate change mitigation and adaptation, ESG integration, and sustainable finance. The candidate should be capable of teaching at undergraduate and graduate levels in sustainability and green economy. Preference will be given to those willing to teach sustainable finance and ESG, carbon management, climate policy and economics, and sustainability reporting standards. A demonstrated record of successful teaching experience at an accredited university. Ability to integrate industry insights into curriculum development and classroom instruction, ideally with prior consulting, regulatory, financial-sector, or corporate sustainability experience. Demonstrated strong scholarly preparation with the ability to teach and publish effectively in English. Proven capability in developing and delivering professional workshops. Proven teaching experience in online learning environments. Ability to teach and engage learners effectively in online undergraduate and graduate programs. Must meet the academic qualification requirements of the School of Sustainability and Green Economy, the University, the UAE Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MOHESR), and relevant accreditation bodies (CAA-UAE). Application process Submit the following: cover letter, CV (including a clear terminal degree, publications, and references), a one-page statement outlining how the applicant complements rather than overlaps with the existing faculty, and a Google Scholar profile link with current h-index and citation count. Applications must be submitted through the HBMSU designated application portal (link provided in the posting). Review of applications begins immediately and continues until the position is filled. Location Dubai Academic City P.O.Box 71400. Dubai. UAE Toll Free (UAE) 800 333 000 Telephone (International): 009714 424 1111 Email learn@hbmsu.ac.ae
Hamdan Bin Mohammed Smart University (HBMSU) seeks exceptional scholars for the School of Sustainability and Green Economy.
Postdoc Position in Socioeconomic Assessment of Cumulative Offshore Wind Farm Impacts
The main tasks of the postdoc will be to analyse and evaluate key socioeconomic interactions and impacts linked to offshore wind development, considering both direct and indirect effects as well as broader links to ecosystem services and marine resource use. Building on this, the postdoc will contribute to the assessment of cumulative impacts and trade-offs associated with offshore wind expansion, and will help develop integrated ecological-economic perspectives in close collaboration with project partners across disciplines. The role combines synthesis of existing knowledge with analytical assessment, alongside engagement with relevant stakeholders and policy contexts. Applicants should hold a PhD in ecological economics, environmental economics, marine/environmental social science, environmental management, sustainability science, or a related discipline relevant to the position. Candidates should demonstrate a strong interest in interdisciplinary research integrating social and natural science perspectives, and in applying quantitative and qualitative approaches to sustainability-related challenges. We are looking for a candidate with: Experience in socioeconomic or socioecological assessment, including cumulative impact assessment, related to marine or sustainability challenges Strong analytical and synthesis skills, including experience working with complex interdisciplinary evidence Experience with literature reviews and with quantitative and qualitative methods relevant to ecological or environmental economics and the socioeconomic dimensions of sustainability, as well as experience with, or willingness to engage in, data collection through surveys, interviews, and stakeholder or focus-group discussions Demonstrated ability to publish scientific work in peer-reviewed journals Excellent written and oral communication skills in English Ability to work independently while contributing actively to an interdisciplinary research environment The following qualifications will be considered an advantage: Familiarity with offshore wind development and/or marine sectors such as fisheries and aquaculture Experience with ecosystem services, integrated assessment approaches, or marine spatial planning Knowledge of policy-related research and stakeholder-oriented processes Experience collaborating across disciplinary boundaries, particularly between natural and social sciences Interest in future scenarios, long-term sustainability assessment, or socioecological systems analysis Proficiency in Danish, particularly for data collection involving interviews, focus groups, or discussions in Danish marine and policy contexts We value motivated candidates with strong interpersonal and collaborative skills, who are able to engage constructively with researchers and stakeholders from different disciplinary and professional backgrounds. More information and application details: https://international.au.dk/about/profile/vacant-positions/job/postdoctoral-fellow-in-socioeconomic-assessment-of-cumulative-offshore-wind-farm-impacts
The Department of Environmental Science at Aarhus University invites applications for a 2-year postdoctoral position in the socioeconomic dimensions of offshore wind farm development, starting 1 November 2026. The successful candidate will join an international research project examining the cumulative impacts of offshore wind farm (OWF) expansion on marine systems. The project combines ecological and socioeconomic analyses into an integrated ecological-economic framework. This position leads the socioeconomic component, focusing on impacts on marine sectors such as fisheries and aquaculture, analysing trade-offs, and developing scenario-based projections under future development trajectories. Working closely with ecologists and modellers on the team, the postdoc will also help synthesise socioeconomic and ecological findings to deliver an integrated understanding of OWF impacts. The position is based at Aarhus University's Risø Campus near Roskilde, around 35 km west of Copenhagen.
Department of Environmental Science, Aarhus University
Call for Expressions of Interest – Marie Skłodowska-Curie Postdoctoral Fellowships
The Department of Economics at the University of Verona welcomes expressions of interest from researchers wishing to apply for a Marie Skłodowska-Curie Postdoctoral Fellowship, hosted by the University of Verona, on the topics outlined below. The University of Verona is a dynamic and internationally oriented institution. Its Department of Economics has been awarded the “Department of Excellence 2023–2027” seal by the Italian Ministry of University and Research and offers a stimulating research environment across economics, econometrics, statistics, mathematics, and related fields. Interested candidates are invited to send a brief outline of their research proposal and their CV to ricerca@dse.univr.it by 24 June 2026. For further information on eligibility rules and the application process, candidates should consult the official Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions Postdoctoral Fellowships page. Before sending a proposal, please make sure you have carefully checked the eligibility criteria for the MSCA programme. --- RESEARCH TOPICS: --- Area: Behavioral Economics Supervisor: Marco Piovesan Title: The Development of Risk, Time, and Social Preferences in Childhood and Adolescence Description: This topic examines how risk, time, and social preferences develop during childhood and adolescence. These preferences play a central role in individual decision-making and are associated with important outcomes in education, health, cooperation, and future economic behavior. The topic will study how children and adolescents make decisions involving uncertainty, delayed rewards, and social trade-offs, and how these preferences evolve with age, cognitive development, family background, peer interactions, and school environment. Particular attention will be devoted to experimental and lab-in-the-field methods, including incentivized tasks designed for young participants. The topic may also investigate whether early behavioral traits predict later educational choices, academic performance, and social behavior. More broadly, the proposal aims to contribute to three main research objectives: understanding the development of risk, time, and social preferences; examining their relationship with cognitive abilities, socio-demographic characteristics, and educational outcomes; and assessing how experimental evidence on children’s and adolescents’ preferences can inform educational and social policies. --- Area: Macroeconomics Supervisor: Alessia Campolmi Title: Macroeconomic Policy, International Trade, and Global Challenges Description: This research area welcomes projects in macroeconomics, international economics, and international trade, broadly defined. Possible topics include monetary and fiscal policy, macro-labor dynamics, international trade, trade policy, and the interaction between trade and climate policies. --- Area: Economics of conflict Supervisor: Roberto Ricciuti Title: The Social and Economic Effects of Drones in Contemporary Conflict Description: This topic investigates the social and economic consequences of drones in contemporary armed conflict. While drones are often assessed in terms of precision, tactical effectiveness, and reduced risk for the attacking side, their broader effects on affected communities remain less well understood. The topic will focus on second-order consequences of drone warfare, including displacement, disruption of local economic activity, changes in civilian mobility, psychological costs, political attitudes, and potential backlash through radicalization or increased support for armed groups. From an economic perspective, drones can be understood as a technology that changes both the cost of violence and the spatial distribution of insecurity. The central research question is whether drone warfare reduces the overall social cost of conflict or instead transforms it by shifting costs onto civilian populations and local economies. The project is open to empirical, theoretical, and mixed-method approaches, and is particularly suited to candidates working at the intersection of conflict economics, political economy, development economics, and applied microeconomics.
The Department of Economics of the University of Verona welcomes expressions of interest for MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships with Verona as host institution.
Department of Economics, University of Verona
Please check the official Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions Postdoctoral Fellowships page for eligibility