4 PhD positions in Economics: LISER 850 views

The Luxembourg Institute of Socio-Economic Research (LISER) at the University of Luxembourg (UL) invites applications for up to 4 PhD positions in Economics (m/f).

Duration: Fixed- term 14 months initial contract, extendable to 48 months,

Starting date: September 2018 (or sooner).

Role and responsibilities:

• The aim is to improve knowledge on three major contemporary issues in modern societies, namely: migration, inequalities and labour markets.
• The training programme will provide the researchers with the skills and knowledge that will allow them to take up this challenge.

Requirements:

• Applicant must hold Master’s degree in Economics (quantitative or research training)
• Applicant must be eligible for the Doctoral Schools in Economics and Finance: Economists should hold a degree equivalent to a Research or Quantitative Master in Economics.
• Applicant must demonstrate strong interest in at least one of the three fields: migration, inequalities and labour market.
• Applicant must possess good English language skills
• Applicant must be willing to work in an inter-cultural and international environment
• Applicant must be able to work independently and as part of a team

Applications:

Application to be sent in English with the following documents:

• CV
• Motivation letter detailing how the applicant meets the selection criteria. The motivation letter should identify up to three topics and order of preference.
• Publication list (if applicable);
• 2 letter of recommendation;
• Copies of diplomas, transcripts of (current and past) Master in Economics with grades (with English translation)
• All documents should be uploaded in pdf format.

List of research topics (indicative):

1. Understanding the sustainability of policies for free movement of workers in the context of many countries, unemployment issues, skill heterogeneity, language barriers and income redistribution. Calibration to EU: Advisor: Prof. Pierre Picard
2. Studying the impact of immigration policies increasing the match between immigrants skills and labour market needs on the economic performance of immigrants: Advisor: Prof. Michel Beine
3. Evaluating the impact of policies on labour market outcomes based on state-of-the-art research designs in applied econometrics using survey or administrative data: Advisor: Prof. Konstantinos Tatsiramos
4. Understanding how public policies affect integration, migratory trajectories (including subsequent and return migration) and immigrants’ ties with the home country: Advisor: Dr. Bertrand Verheyden

Ref: PRIDE MINLAB