Partially Remote (some attendance required)
Researcher / analyst
48000 - 58000 CHF
(52900 - 63900 USD)
Fabrizio Colella
The Institute of Economics (IdEP) at the Università della Svizzera italiana (USI) in Lugano, Switzerland, invites applications from highly motivated and talented candidates for one full- or part-time Predoctoral Research Fellow in Economics and Data Analysis. The position is for one year (up to two years on mutual agreement). The starting date is flexible and may be as early as September 2023.
The successful candidate will work closely in all stages of research with Fabrizio Colella on a variety of projects related to labor, environmental, and applied economics and primarily contribute to the project: “Impacts of Covid-19 and policy measures on trade, labor demand, and job finding” of Fabrizio Colella (USI) and Rafael Lalive (University of Lausanne).
The position
The position provides an excellent opportunity to acquire hands-on experience in performing and enhancing state-of-the-art research in applied economics. The Research Fellow will be involved in different stages of research including brainstorming, data manipulation, data analysis, literature review, and manuscript editing, and will receive support for future job applications and career development. The position is based at USI Lugano (CH) but most tasks can be performed remotely.
What we offer
- A diverse array of on-the-job learning opportunities and guidance from faculty mentors within a stimulating and interdisciplinary academic setting.
- The chance to make valuable contributions to research projects alongside a team of young researchers.
- The possibility of being involved in seminars and reading groups with faculty members and Ph.D. students and gaining exposure to academic life.
- Office space and access to the IT infrastructures of the university. FTE salary range 48,000 - 58,000 CHF.
The ideal candidate
- Has completed, or is in the process of completing, an M.Sc. in Economics or other quantitative fields (including Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, and more).
- Has a long-term interest in pursuing academic research in economics or data analysis.
- Has strong inherent motivation, a cooperative attitude, a sense of responsibility, and the ability to work independently in a structured manner.
- Possesses strong computer and analytical skills. Knowledge of programming languages and statistical software such as Stata, R, or Python as well as experience with text analysis is a plus.
We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds who share our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. USI is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on any basis.
If you are interested, please send your application (CV, cover letter, university transcripts, an example of a prior B.Sc or M.Sc thesis) to fabrizio.colella@usi.ch. Optional letters of reference can be sent to the same e-mail address. Registered users can also submit the application via EconJobMarket. Invitations for online interviews will be scheduled on a rolling basis starting from April 15th, 2023.
