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August 1, 2016 - January 31, 2017

ETH Zurich

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Chair of Integrative Risk Management and Economics
Post-Doctoral Researcher

JOE ID Number: 2016-02_111457070
Date Posted: 11/10/2016
Date Inactive: 01/31/2017
Position Title/Short Description
Title: Post-Doctoral Researcher
Section: International: Other Academic (Visiting or Temporary)
Location: Zurich, SWITZERLAND
JEL Classification: 00 -- Default: Any Field
Keywords:
Economics of Risk and Insurance
Decision Theory
Public Economics
Economic Demography
Health Economics
Environmental Economics
Full Text of JOE Listing:

The Chair of Integrative Risk Management and Economics at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (ETH Zurich) invites applications for a Post-Doctoral position.

ETH-Zurich offers two-year contracts at competitive salary levels, renewable up to a maximum of six years.
The selected candidate is expected to conduct independent research in one of the following areas:
- Economics of Risk and Insurance
- Decision Theory
- Public Economics
- Economic Demography
- Health Economics
- Environmental Economics
He/she should develop a strong research record, aiming at publications in international journals.

Applicants should have a relevant PhD, or be close to finishing their PhD. We expect a solid quantitative/mathematical background, either related to economic theory or econometric methods. A strong interest for economic issues related to risk or uncertainty will be appreciated.

The position includes teaching of one course per year at ETH Zurich (28 hours, in English).

Complete applications should include a CV, a research paper and two or three reference letters. Please have the application and the letters of recommendation sent to us directly via email to: sabinekeller@ethz.ch

The starting date is flexible, but would most likely be September 1st, 2017. The application deadline is December 22nd, 2016.

Application Requirements:
  • Application Instructions Below
Application deadline: 12/22/2016
Application Instructions:
Complete applications should include a CV, a research paper and two or three reference letters. Please have the application and the letters of recommendation sent to us directly via email to: sabinekeller@ethz.ch