1 Post-doc in Applied Economics (M/F)

The University of Luxembourg
Luxembourg - Luxembourg
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The University of Luxembourg is a multilingual, international research University.

The Faculty of Law, Economics and Finance of the University of Luxembourg has an opening for
1 Post-doc in Applied Economics (M/F)
Ref: F2R-CRE-Asch-052015i (to be mentioned in all correspondence)
2-year contract, 40h/week, renewable for a maximum of 60 months.

Mission
Under the direction of Professor Arnaud Bourgain:
• Realize empirical research in one or several of the fields of international / development economics.
• Contribute to articles in scientific reviews and conferences
• Assist and mentor PhD candidates.
• Assist with teaching activities, one to three hours a week and contribute to tutoring students

. For further information please contact Prof. Bertinelli (Luisito.Bertinelli@uni.lu) or Prof. Bourgain (Arnaud.Bourgain@uni.lu) or Prof. Zanaj (Skerdilajda.Zanaj@uni.lu)

Profile
• PhD in economics, with a specialisation in applied microeconometrics.
• Good knowledge of empirical softwares and be able to autonomously conduct research at a post-doctoral level.
• Have the linguistic skills to evolve in a multilingual environment: fluency in either English or French, good understanding of the second language and possibly a third language (particularly German) will be considered an advantage.
• Team-oriented.

Offer
• Personal work space at the University (full-time contract requires to work on the University's premises).
• Attractive remuneration.

Applications can be submitted in French or in English and must include the following:
• An application letter.
• A copy of the PhD diploma.
• A detailed curriculum vitae with a complete bibliography of the applicant's published works.
• A description (+/- 6000 characters) of the scientific work the applicant is interested in pursuing.
• The name, current position, and relation to the applicant of the three persons cited as reference.
• Copy of the publications that the applicant deems most relevant to his/her research work.

Please apply online before July 31, 2015.

Link: http://emea3.mrted.ly/pkzu

Applications will be treated with the strictest confidentiality.
The University of Luxembourg is an equal opportunity employer.

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