\\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

At the Swiss graduate school of public administration (Institut de hautes \\xc3\\xa9tudes en administration publique, IDHEAP) of the Faculty of Law, Criminal Justice and Public administration in the University of Lausanne an 80-100% assistant/Ph.D. position will have to be filled on December 1st or on a date to be agreed upon.
The position is part of the Public Finance Research Unit headed by Prof. Nils Soguel. It is assumed that the candidates for this position are willing to start a Ph.D. in public administration at the University of Lausanne. The topics for a Ph.D. thesis are expected to touch upon empirical research in public finance.

Job information

Expected start date in position : 01.12.2023 to be agreed

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

Activity rate : 80-100%

Workplace : IDHEAP

Your responsibilities

The successful candidate will enjoy a pleasant working environment and facilities and have access to dedicated programmes of training and continued education. S/he is expected to interact with the members of the faculty in the development of his/her thesis. About 50% of the working time are reserved for his/her thesis. The other half is dedicated to the collaboration in the development of the teaching activities and consultancy work of the Public Finance Research Unit (www.unil.ch/idheap
finances publiques).

Your duties

- Development of a Ph.D. thesis at the University of Lausanne in the area of Public Finance.
- Collaboration in the research and consulting activities in the area of Public Finance
- Collaboration to the teaching activities in the area of Public Finance

Your qualifications

- Master\\\'s degree in Economics, Econometrics, Public Administration (or related field) with strong marks
- Proven knowledge in the field of econometric data analysis
- Inquisitive, accurate, reliable and persistent
- Excellent written and spoken French and proficiency in English; German is an advantage
- Strong willingness to apply quantitative methods in Public Finance

What the position offers you

We offer a nice working place in a multicultural, diverse and dynamic academic environment. Opportunities for professional training, a lot of activities and other benefits to discover.

Contact for further information

Prof. Nils Soguel (nils.soguel@unil.ch)

Your application

Deadline : 15.10.2023

Please, send your full application in Word or PDF. The application package must contain :

- motivation letter
- complete curriculum vitae
- bachelor\\\'s and master\\\'s transcripts
- possibly one or two reference letters

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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