PhD position in Political Economics
PhD position in Political Economics
The research group in Political Economics (Prof. Alois Stutzer) of the Faculty of Business and Economics at the University of Basel invites applications for a PhD position.
Our group explores and teaches how to deal with economic and social issues based on a constitutional economic understanding of political economy. In doing so, we provide new insights that incorporate a behavioral economic perspective and emphasize the great potential of a comparative institutional analysis of human well-being.
Start date: February 1, 2025 (or by agreement)
Our group explores and teaches how to deal with economic and social issues based on a constitutional economic understanding of political economy. In doing so, we provide new insights that incorporate a behavioral economic perspective and emphasize the great potential of a comparative institutional analysis of human well-being.
Start date: February 1, 2025 (or by agreement)
Your position
The successful candidate will pursue high-level scientific research and support the group in their teaching activities.
Your profile
You are on your way to or already have a Master's degree in economics (or a related field of study) with a strong academic record. You bring interest and enthusiasm for questions in the fields of political economics, applied microeconomics, and economics and psychology. You have acquired some skills in econometrics and have already gained some experience in empirical research. And you bring with you a good knowledge of English and German.
We offer you
You get the opportunity to conduct high-quality research in a dynamic, innovative scientific working environment and the opportunity to interact with internationally renowned scientists. You will be part of a strongly research-oriented team with a collaborative and supportive atmosphere. Conditions of employment and salary are governed by the personnel and salary regulations of the University of Basel.
Application / Contact
Your application with the usual documents (cover letter, curriculum vitae, university diploma, (if already available) a PDF of the master thesis) should be sent to Write an email in a single pdf file.
For more information, please visit https://wwz.unibas.ch/en/politicaleconomics/ and https://wwz.unibas.ch/en/graduateschool/ or contact us directly.
The application is open until the position is filled.
Your application with the usual documents (cover letter, curriculum vitae, university diploma, (if already available) a PDF of the master thesis) should be sent to Write an email in a single pdf file.
For more information, please visit https://wwz.unibas.ch/en/politicaleconomics/ and https://wwz.unibas.ch/en/graduateschool/ or contact us directly.
The application is open until the position is filled.
Universität Basel
4001 Basel
4001 Basel
Lieu de travail
Peterspl. 1
4001 Basel
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