Doctoral Assistant Public Economics
University of Lugano (Switzerland)
The Institute for Microeconomics and Public Economics (MecoP) at the Faculty of Economics, University of Lugano, invites applications for one Doctoral Assistant position for up to four years. The starting date is flexible. The working environment (including infrastructure and remuneration for teaching and research assistance) is attractive.
The successful candidate will be a full-time PhD student at the University of Lugano, under the supervision of Professor Jametti. As such the candidate’s main focus will be on doctoral research and completion of related PhD courses (with a possibility to pursue doctoral courses at the Study Center Gerzensee). The research topics will be in Public Economics and/or Fiscal Federalism with an emphasis on empirical applications. In addition candidates will provide part-time assistance in the institute’s research projects and teaching activities.
The ideal candidates have, or are upon completion of, a Master's degree in Economics, Econometrics or a related field.
To inquire or to apply for these positions please e-mail: mario.jametti@ lu.unisi. ch. Candidates should attach a complete CV and the following information:
1. A transcript of your university education; 2. A description of attended courses in Microeconomics and Econometrics specifying the grade, the level and the main textbook used for each course; 3. The names of two academic references that could be contacted for more information.
The received applications will be regularly reviewed until the position is filled. Owing to the large number of enquiries received, only those applicants whose profiles are likely to fit the positions will be notified for further details and eventual interviews, by February 15, 2009.
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