Two-year Postdoctoral Research Position in Economics

Eligible candidates must have obtained their Master’s degree no earlier than June 2020. The University of Padua is strongly committed to equal opportunities and the promotion of diversity. Female candidates are especially encouraged to apply.

Application Procedure
Applicants should submit their expression of interest through the EconJobMarket platform by March 31, 2026. Applications should include:
• a curriculum vitae;
• a job market paper;
• two letters of recommendation.
Candidates who currently hold a position at another institution may apply without letters of recommendation if they wish to keep their application confidential.

Approximate starting date: October 1, 2026 (negotiable) 

Funding and Compensation
The position is supported by the Marco Fanno Fellowship, generously funded by the UniCredit Foundation, which supplements the postdoctoral stipend. The total remuneration amounts to approximately €50,000 gross/year (about €3,500/month after taxes, given favorable fiscal incentives for this position).

Research Environment
The Department of Economics and Management (dSEA) at the University of Padua is one of Italy’s leading research institutions in Economics and offers a vibrant, international, and highly stimulating research environment. In the most recent national research assessment exercise, dSEA ranked first in economics, business, and statistics among medium-sized universities. Internationally, the Department is ranked 101–150 in Economics by the QS World University Rankings and 201–250 by Times Higher Education.

The Department has experienced a strong and consistent upward trajectory in recent years and aims to further consolidate its position by recruiting top talent from the international job market.

To learn more about the Department of Economics and Management at the University of Padua, please visit our website: click here.

For further information, please do not hesitate to reach out to: scouting.economia@unipd.it.

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