JOE Listings (Job Openings for Economists)
August 1, 2025 - January 31, 2026
IFAU (Institute for Evaluation of Labour Market and Education Policy)
Position Title/Short Description
Section: International: Other Academic (Visiting or Temporary)
Location: Uppsala, SWEDEN
JEL Classification: J -- Labor and Demographic Economics
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Full Text of JOE Listing:
IFAU invites applications for a three-year postdoctoral position in labour economics. The postdoc will be considered for a permanent research position at IFAU following evaluation. The appointment starts in September 2026 or as agreed.
As a postdoctoral researcher, you will conduct independent research within IFAU’s areas of interest; labour, education and social insurance. You will have access to high-quality Swedish administrative microdata and freedom to pursue your own research agenda. The position does not include teaching obligations.
IFAU is a government research institute based in Uppsala, Sweden. IFAU evaluates labour market, education, and social insurance policies, and conducts cutting-edge policy-relevant research in labour economics. We have close ties with the Department of Economics at Uppsala University and offer a stimulating research environment in a creative and collegial setting.
Required qualifications
• A PhD in economics, or an expected completion by September 2026. The degree must have been obtained within the past three years.
• Strong research potential.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct empirical research in labour, education or social insurance.
• Good command of spoken and written English.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in teams.
Desirable qualifications
• Good command of spoken and written Swedish.
Application Requirements:
- External Application URL and Instructions Below
Application Instructions:
• Cover letter motivating your interest in working at IFAU and how your research aligns with our research areas.
• Curriculum Vitae.
• Job market paper.
• Up to two additional research papers.
• Three letters of recommendation.
Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed virtually at the European Job Market for Economists (15–17 December 2025). For candidates based in Sweden, we will also hold interviews at the SNS Job Market in Stockholm (11 December 2025) (www.sns.se/en/sns-job-market).
For questions about the position, please contact Martin Söderström, Director General, +46 18-471 60 53, martin.soderstrom@ifau.uu.se, or Olof Rosenqvist, trade union representative, +46 18-471 60 50, olof.rosenqvist@ifau.uu.se. More information about IFAU can be found at: www.ifau.se.