\\nIntroduction

UNIL is a leading international teaching and research institution, with over 5,000 employees and 17,000 students split between its Dorigny campus, CHUV and Epalinges. As an employer, UNIL encourages excellence, individual recognition and responsibility.

Presentation

The teaching and research unit on Economics of Regulation of the Faculty of Law, Criminal Justice and Public administration at the University of Lausanne invites applications for a position of:
PhD candidate

Job information

Expected start date in position : November 1st 2023 or upon agreement

Contract length : 1 year, renewable 2 x 2 years, maximum 5 years

Activity rate : 80-100%

Workplace : IDHEAP

Your responsibilities

The candidate is expected to conduct a doctoral thesis on a topic related to the economics of public services. Improving public service delivery is one of the biggest challenges worldwide. To understand the problem of effective public service delivery, we need to cover several issues going from organizational, contractual and regulatory choices to policy evaluation, public procurement and award mechanisms, as well as to the consideration of the historical and cultural context, in developed and developing countries, to better understand the (contemporaneous) demand and supply sides of public services.
In addition, the candidate will contribute to the teaching and research activities of the unit.

Your qualifications

- Master\\\'s degree in economics (or equivalent if Bachelor in economics)
- Excellent skills in quantitative methods (econometrics)
- Languages: English (French and/or German would be an advantage)

Contact for further information

Prof. Laure Athias, laure.athias@unil.ch

What the position offers you

We offer a nice working place in a multicultural, diverse and dynamic academic environment.

Attractive salary and excellent working conditions in a dynamic and expanding institute part of the University of Lausanne, with good international connections and access to national and international training programs

Opportunities for professional training, a lot of activities and other benefits to discover.

Your application

Deadline : October 15th, 2023

Please, send your full application in Word or PDF.
Only applications through this website will be taken into account.

We thank you for your understanding.

Additional information

UNIL is committed to equal opportunities and diversity.

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