Doctoral School in Economics and Finance - 4 PhD positions 2018, Luxembourg

Publish Date: Mar 12, 2018

Deadline: Apr 15, 2018

Doctoral School in Economics and Finance - 4 PhD positions 2018, Luxembourg

The University of Luxembourg (UL) and the Luxembourg Institute of Socio-Economic Research (LISER) invite applications for up to 4 PhD (Doctoral Candidate) positions (m/f)

in the research field of Economics, within the newly established Doctoral Training Unit on “Migration, Inequalities and Labour Markets (MINLAB)”, which is funded under the framework of the PRIDE scheme of the Luxembourg National Research Fund (FNR).

The Applicant's Role

The objective 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. An indicative list of potential topics is proposed below. This list is by no means exhaustive and applicants are encouraged to propose their own research topics.

The Applicant's Profile

  • Master's degree in Economics (quantitative or research training)
  • Eligible for the Doctoral Schools in Economics and Finance: Economists should hold a degree equivalent to a Research or Quantitative Master in Economics 
  • Strong interest in at least one of the three fields: migration, inequalities, and labor market.
  • Good English language skills
  • Willingness to work in an intercultural and international environment
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Curiosity and self-motivation

The aim is to increase the proportion of women in research and therefore qualified female graduates are encoureged to apply. Applicants with disabilities will be given preference if equally qualified.

The Offer

  • A dynamic and well-equipped research environment
  • Intensive training in scientific and transferable skills, participation in schools, conferences and workshops
  • Three-year (fixed term) employee contract at UL or LISER, extensible to four years under specific conditions.
  • Enrolment as a PhD student in the Doctoral School of Economics and Finance at UL
  • Personal work space at UL or LISER (depending on project)

Application submission

Applicants are required to send the following documents in English:

  • Curriculum vitae;
  • Motivation letter detailing how the applicant meets the selection criteria. The motivation letter should identify up to three topics and order of preference. The topics can be chosen among those listed below, or be the applicant’s own research proposals in the relevant areas;
  • Publication list (if applicable);
  • Contact details of two persons willing to provide a 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. Please note that incomplete applications or applications without project priorities will not be considered.

Selection process:

Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview. The positions will be offered to candidates following approval by the steering committee of the Doctoral Training Unit.

Expected starting date : September 2018 (or sooner).

Contact person: elisa.ferreira @uni.lu

Indicative list of topics

a- 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

b- 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

c- 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

d- Understanding how public policies affect integration, migratory trajectories (including subsequent and return migration) and immigrants’ ties with the home country.

Advisor: Dr. Bertrand Verheyden

Transcripts must include grades in Advanced Microeconomics, Advanced Macroeconomics, Advanced Econometrics, and Advanced Mathematics for Economists (or equivalent).

For more information click "LINK TO ORIGINAL" below.

 


This opportunity has expired. It was originally published here:

https://wwwen.uni.lu/studies/fdef/doctoral_school_in_economics_and_finance/phd_funding/pierre_werner?utm_source=ARMACAD.info&utm_medium=ARMACAD.info

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Disciplines

Economics

Mathematics

Migration Studies

Study Levels

PhD

Research

Eligible Countries

International

Host Countries

Luxembourg