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2 Research Fellowship Positions

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The University of Naples Parthenope announces a selection procedure for 2 Research fellowship Positions on the topic: “Institutional and Economic Imbalances in the Eurozone and the European Union” for the scientific sector SECS-P/02 (Economic policy) to be funded by means of University group research funds assigned on a reward basis, scientific coordinator: Prof. Marcella D’Uva, Department of Business and Economic Studies.

The fellow will have the task to investigate the role of policies and institutions in the adjustment, stabilization and support of economic growth processes. The objective is to analyze the nature of the paths of divergence between economies and to design the best policies to face economic and institutional imbalances with particular emphasis to the European Union. The study should provide policy recommendations to enhance competition and growth.

Duration, Renewal and Amount

Each research fellowship will last 12 months. Each fellow will receive 12 months’ research funding; the gross total payment is Euros 19.367 (Nineteenthousandthreehundredsixtyseven). This amount is considered to be net of the charges to be borne by the lending administration. The amount of the research funding will be paid in monthly installments deferred with the prior authorization of the scientific coordinator.

The fellowship is not compatible with any other grant, except for those awarded by national or foreign institutions, with the objective of supporting the fellows’ research activity for a short period of study abroad. The research fellowship is also incompatible with the attendance to a Master’s degree or a PhD, in Italy or abroad, and requires a period of leave from the official occupation for the entire duration of the fellowship and involves the placement on leave without allowances for the employee working in public administrations other than: universities, institutions and public research and experimentation bodies, Italian National Agency ASI, as well as institutions whose diploma of scientific improvement has been recognized as equivalent to the title of PhD pursuant to art.

Eligibility Criteria

The selection process is open to researchers having a professional scientific curriculum suitable for carrying out research activities under this announcement, as well as holding the following requirements:

  • Ph.D in Economics and/or Statistics; candidates that have finished their PhD thesis and will complete their PhD programme (viva) within the first six months from the start date of the fellowship may also apply for the selection. The qualifications obtained abroad must be recognised as valid in the Italian territory under the art. 332 of the T.U. no. 1592/1933. It is a preferential title to have deepened the research topics described in art.1.

Preferred requirement are

  • a research track suitable to comply to the tasks and objectives described in art.1. and
  • a very good knowledge of the English language.

Other preferred requirements are:

  • experience in drafting high quality scientific articles.
  • consolidated experience in the use of statistical software (Stata, E-views, Matlab etc.)

Requirements for admission to the selection

Deadline for Application: March 5th 2018 by the 12.00 (noon)

The application form (see annex A for a template) accompanied by the required documentation, should be addressed to the Head of the Department of Business and Economic Studies of University of Naples “Parthenope”, via Generale Parisi n. 13 – 80132 Naples (Italy) and can be hand-delivered from Monday to Friday, 9.00-12.00 am by mail to the above address or for the foreign applicants by e-mail to the following address: direzione.disae@uniparthenope.it

Only for applicants with certified email address (PEC) the application form can be sent by certified electronic mail (PEC), sending the application and its annexes together with the identity document in pdf format, at PEC e-mail address: disae@pec.uniparthenope.it

The envelop or the e-mail must indicate the call reference (DISAE/2018-1/AR), otherwise the candidate will be excluded by the competition, and must be received by the 12.00 (noon) of the deadline of 30 days from the date of publication of this notice. The Department is not responsible for any loss or late delivery of the application due to third parties.

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2 Doctoral Positions in International Economics

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Gutenberg School of Economics and Management, Johannes Gutenberg University of Mainz

The Chair of International Finance at the University of Mainz, Germany, invites applications for two doctoral positions.

The ideal candidates are students who are currently completing their graduate program or master and who show strong interest in current topics of international economics. The intention should be to combine model-based theory with empirical work.

Teaching duties are two academic hours per week (e.g., a class of teaching assistance per term, consisting of 14 lectures of 90 minutes). Knowledge of the German language is helpful but not required.

Applications should be sent to the email below and include a cover letter with a sketch of research plans, a resume and a writing sample.  The review of applications begins immediately and continues until the position is filled.

Interviews will be conducted in Mainz or via Skype.

Application Deadline: 31 March 2018

Contact:

internationalfinance@uni-mainz.de

Philip Sauré

Johannes Gutenberg-University

Department Law and Economics

Chair of International Finance

Jakob-Welder-Weg 4

D-55128 Mainz

Germany

CEP | IMF | WTO: Trade Policy, Call for Papers: Inclusion and the Rise of the Service Economy

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Conference dates

25 Apr 2018 – 26 Apr 2018

Location

WTO Secretariat | Centre William Rappard | Geneva, Switzerland

Description

BACKGROUND
Over the past two decades, services have been the fastest growing segment of global trade, employment and output. The rise of the service economy has fundamentally altered the economic landscape across the world, and is likely to play a key part in shaping the global economy in the future.

As a result, services have rapidly moved up trade policy agendas worldwide. In fact, since 2006 77% of all signed preferential trade agreements included substantive services provisions, up from only 16% in the 1990s.

The unprecedented prominence of services in global trade offers challenges and opportunities that are yet to be sufficiently understood. The analytical void underlying this phenomenon risks resulting in important misalignments between the implementation of trade policy frameworks and the global agenda for inclusive growth.

Against this backdrop, the Council on Economic Policies, the International Monetary Fund and the World Trade Organization are organizing a workshop on 25-26 April, 2018 in Geneva, Switzerland, on policy relevant aspects of the links between trade in services and inclusive growth. Papers presented in the workshop will be considered for an expedited review process for a Review of International Economics special issue to be published in 2019.

TOPICS: We particularly encourage the submission of unpublished empirical work that uses new datasets or exploits policy experiments in a novel and informative way. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to:
– What is the effect of services trade on inclusive growth and structural transformation? Is trade in services a promising development strategy for developing economies?
– How does services trade affect employment, income and gender inequality, quality of and access to service delivery, and innovation?
– What are key determinants of and barriers to services trade? To what extent have trade agreements reduced them?
– What policies are needed to increase services trade opportunities for inclusive growth?

PROGRAM: The workshop will start with a welcome dinner on April 24. April 25 will be devoted to paper presentations as well as a policy debate with trade negotiators and other practitioners in the evening. Presentations will continue in the morning of April 26, followed by an exploration of new directions for research in the afternoon. The workshop will take place at the WTO Secretariat.

SUBMISSIONS: Papers should be submitted by February 15, 2018 to trade@cepweb.org. Successful submissions will be notified by beginning of March 2018.

PROGRAM COMMITTEE:
Peter Egger, ETH Zurich
Ricardo Hausmann, Harvard University
Bernard Hoekman, European University Institute
Bob Koopman, World Trade Organization
Aaditya Mattoo, World Bank
Margaret McMillan, Tufts University
Chris Papageorgiou, International Monetary Fund
Johannes Schwarzer, Council on Economic Policies

Additional Information

http://www.cepweb.org

The 17th Annual GEP Postgraduate Conference 2018 University of Nottingham, United Kingdom

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The 17th GEP Postgraduate Conference will take place on 19 – 20 April 2018 at the University of Nottingham. The Conference provides a forum for the dissemination of student research relating to issues of Globalisation and Economic Policy from both theoretical and empirical perspectives. These areas include Foreign Direct Investment, Trade, Productivity, Economics of the MNEs, Migration and Labour Market Adjustment. The objective of the Conference is to bring together a number of PhD students and postdoctoral researchers to discuss their own research ideas with established researchers in a relaxed atmosphere. The conference is open to graduate students and post-docs. Speakers will be selected on the basis of submitted papers or an extended abstract. (Preference will, however, be given to papers.)

Submission
Applicants must submit their CV, a letter of support from their PhD supervisor (sent separately by email; this is not required for post-docs) and the paper to be presented. If a full paper is not yet available, please include a detailed abstract, providing clearly the motivation for the work, the relationship to the literature, the method used and the expected results. Every paper accepted will be assigned a discussant who will present and comment on the paper. Therefore, those who are invited to present a paper are expected to deliver a complete paper before the Conference.

Applications must be sent by e-mail to:
Dr Alejandro Riaño alejandro.riano@nottingham.ac.uk
Deadline for submission: 4th February 2018
Keynote speaker: Dr. Ferdinand Rauch (University of Oxford)

Finance
There is a £180 registration fee to contribute towards costs which includes up
to two nights’ accommodation (18 and 19 April).

Best Paper Prize
The organising committee will award a prize of ₤100 to the best paper presented at the Conference.

Further information
Further information on the Conference can be found at:
https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/gep/news-events/upcoming-events/events/17th-annual-postgraduate-conference.aspx

Associate Research Director – Trade, Investment and Productivity

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National Institute of Economic and Social Research (NIESR)

The National Institute of Economic and Social Research (NIESR) is one of Britain’s most influential and prestigious independent research centres. It specialises in applied social and economic research, combining high academic standards with relevance to policy making. Further information about NIESR is available at www.niesr.ac.uk.

NIESR has a long record of leading research on productivity and trade. Our research focuses on improving the measurement of production, understanding the influence of education, training & skills on economic performance, the drivers of firm behaviour and innovative capacity and the changing nature and role of external trade in developing competitiveness and also changing the patterns of employment in the UK.

We are looking to appoint an Associate Research Director with strong quantitative skills to manage our Trade, Productivity and Investment directorate. This directorate focusses on a number of themes, such as: the impact of Brexit on the economy, issues affecting trade in services and financial services, housing, taxation and debt, as well as productivity analysis.

Some of the current research questions under consideration are: Why is the UK less productive than similarly advanced nations and what can be done about it? How the gains from economic growth are distributed and why does this matter? What drives firms’ investment patterns and what is the role of institutions, firms and financial intermediation in explaining trends and cycles in productivity? These questions have gained far greater significance since the global financial crisis with the decline in productivity growth (especially in many leading OECD countries) and the stagnation of income faced by many families. Understanding these challenges are key to policy making and our future prosperity.

The position will be offered as a full –time permanent contract with a salary range of £55,000 – £85,000 FTE per annum (depending on experience), membership of the USS pension scheme as well as 30 days annual leave, starting as soon as possible. We will consider applications from candidates wishing to undertake a job share, a full or part-time secondment or on a part-time basis in conjunction with an academic post.

Further Information

For an informal discussion or further information, please contact the Director, Professor Jagjit S. Chadha, , or on 020 7222 7665 or Research Director Professor Peter Dolton on 

To Apply

Applicants should provide a full CV and a covering letter of no more than 2 pages, explaining their suitability and interest in this post, to: Ruth Hallesy via email:  with the subject line ‘[Name] ARD P&T’. The covering letter must also specify the approximate date you would be available to start work and give details of four referees.

Closing date for applications is midday on 20th January 2018.
Interviews will be held w/c 26th January 2018.

Due to the large number of applications we usually receive, only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Job Description

Main Purposes of the Job:

Develop, design and lead on a number of concurrent research projects within area of expertise productivity and trade. Actively cultivate external networks/future sources of funding and develop research proposals so that funding targets are achieved for own role, other team members and for NIESR. Contribute to and implement NIESR strategies and policies. The production of well-regarded research in top journals with impact and citations is expected.

Key Responsibilities:

Funding

  • Actively develop networks/leads for potential sources of funding and engage with senior contacts at strategic level
  • Support senior colleagues in developing alternative sources of funding
  • Prepare and draft research bids and proposals with support from other team members, regularly and consistently.

Research

  • Oversee the design of research programmes/models, the setting up and conduct of research using appropriate methodology, with input from colleagues/guidance from the Director or Research Director as appropriate. Engage in relevant research projects. Responsible for timely project delivery in research area.
  • Lead and manage a team of researchers to achieve the project objectives.
  • Project manage research activities and grant conditions for own areas and ensure progress reports are submitted, as required, to funders.
  • Ensure team is appropriately funded, individually and collectively.

Communication

  • Prepare and present findings of research activity for peer review. Submit high quality academic and/or policy research output for academic publications, reports, model features, and newspaper or website articles.
  • Oversee activities where research is being led by other team members.
  • In tandem with the Director or Research Director, plan and implement strategy to disseminate/promote research more widely and achieve maximum impact on public, policymakers and opinion-formers.
  • Present research findings to internal and external audiences/funders at conferences/seminars, supporting less experienced team members.

Staff Management and Development

  • Lead, manage and support direct reports and teams. Ensure appropriate staff are recruited, motivated and developed, including carrying out appraisals, providing training and advising on professional development.
  • Direct reports: Economists/Senior Economists in team.

General

  • Contributes to the overall activities of their research team/wider NIESR team as required.
  • Undertakes any other duties related to the job purpose which may be necessary to the work of the role.
  • Represents NIESR in a professional manner to stakeholders and all audiences.
  • Is flexible within the broad remit of the post.
  • Responsible for the health, safety, welfare of self, other members of staff and visitors.
  • Attends and participates in NIESR’s performance, development and training programme.
  • Abides by NIESR’s organisational policies, codes of conduct and practices.
  • Provides support as required to the Director and the Chief Operating Officer.

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications/Knowledge

  • PhD in economics or another relevant quantitative social science;
  • High level research capability with extensive knowledge of a range of research techniques and methodologies; particularly quantitative and econometric approaches;
  • Reputation for research expertise within a subject area with evidence of recognition of achievement for high quality research output.

Desirable Experience

  • Experience of research excellence in subject area.
  • Experience of managing research projects and teams.
  • Experience of achieving impact through disseminating findings;
  • Experience of writing proposals and bringing in funding for self and others.

Skills & Attributes

  • Commitment to high quality research in the core NIESR areas;
  • Highly motivated with the ability to manage own projects and those of team to meet deadlines and the ability to structure workload so that time is allocated efficiently between research, communication and funding proposals;
  • Well-developed leadership and management skills;
  • Proven ability to raise significant research funding for own role and others;
  • Ability to develop senior external contacts to promote NIESR and influence/engage with potential funders;
  • A high level of critical thinking with the ability to analyse results and to support others in carrying out these tasks;
  • Ability to communicate complex information in a clear and coherent way to a range of audiences.
  • Ability to write complex reports and papers accurately and clearly.
  • Ability to communication/present research verbally to individuals and groups with impact;
  • Ability to work with members of other teams if research-led funding opportunities imply the need for cross-topic co-operation;
  • Ability to work collaboratively and as part of a team as well as the ability to impact NIESR-wide strategic issues and to play a part in the overall management of NIESR

 

Associate Professor in Political Economy, University of Oxford – Department for Continuing Education and Kellogg College

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Grade 36S: £45,562 – £61,179 p.a

The University is seeking to appoint an Associate Professor in Political Economy, to commence as soon as possible. The post will be held in the Department for Continuing Education, University of Oxford. The postholder will benefit from a Fellowship at Kellogg College.

There will be the opportunity to contribute to further development of the research and teaching of the Political Economy programme, additionally the postholder will have the opportunity to contribute to a wide range of provision, as appropriate to their expertise, including directing and overseeing the Department’s current activity and future development in this disciplinary area. The postholder will be Director of Studies for Economics, this involves academic oversight of the quality and standards of courses, and the recruitment and induction of teaching staff both from inside and outside the University. You will also be part of a lively and intellectually stimulating research community which performs to the highest international levels in research and publications, and will have access to the excellent research facilities which Oxford offers.

You will have a doctorate in economics, be an effective teacher at all levels of university education, and possess a proven record of research and publication, including research grant activity and academic leadership ability and demonstrable skills in collaborative working.

The Department for Continuing Education is the leading Continuing Education department in the UK. Committed to public engagement, the Department is multidisciplinary and encourages interdisciplinary teaching and research.

This appointment is for a fixed-term until (in the first instance) 31 December 2022 to cover a period of special leave.

The closing date for applications is 12.00 noon on 15 January 2018. Interviews will be held on 1 February 2018.

Please note that the University of Oxford’s retirement policy has changed. With effect from 1 October 2017, all employees at Grade 8 and above have a retirement age of the 30 September before the 69th birthday. All employees at Grades 1-7 do not have a set retirement age. Further details are available here: www.ox.ac.uk/about/jobs/preemploymentscreening.

Contact Person: Suki Kenth Vacancy ID: 131175
Contact Phone: 01865 280152 Closing Date: 15-Jan-2018
Contact Email:

Call for Papers: 28th Conference of the International Trade and Finance Association, Beijing, China,

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May 23-26 (Wednesday to Saturday), 2018. We are delighted that Beijing University of Business and Economics is hosting our 2018 conference.

CONFERENCE INFORMATION:

IT&FA is a multi-disciplinary association, and welcomes scholars and professionals from economics and finance, marketing and management, law, communications and other disciplines with an interest in globalization and the global economy. The conference will consist of regular competitive sessions, as well as plenary sessions dealing with high-profile issues.

We invite proposals on all aspects of international trade and finance, including such emerging issues as cyber security and economic warfare, digital free trade and e-commerce, intellectual property protections, and trade in various services. As in the past, IT&FA seeks papers on trade policy, exchange rates, investments and capital flows, banking, migration, tourism, communications, transportation, governance and law, and management and marketing. Industry-specific studies are welcome (such as agriculture, retail, textiles, and entertainment), as are proposals dealing with multilateral, regional, and national issues impacting international trade and finance. Theoretical, conceptual and empirical papers are also invited.

  • Program: Offers discussions of economic topics across many disciplines via speakers and panels.
  • Special Events: The Presidential Address, award presentations, paper/panel presentations, gala dinner, and networking opportunities.
  • Proceedings: The International Trade and Finance Association will publish an electronic “Papers and Proceedings” edition highlighting selected papers from the meeting.
  • Paper Awards: We offer US$500 for the best paper submitted to the conference and US$250 for the best student paper, along with certificates confirming each.

REGISTRATION:

IT&FA’s registration fee is US$300 to all participants/US$125 for students who submit initial registration materials and abstracts by January 31, 2018. The late registration fee is $350 after January 31, 2018. This fee will cover registration, associated expenses, and one year’s membership in IT&FA.

Cancellations: Before April 15, 100% of the registration fee is refundable. After April 15, 50% of the fee is refundable.

The conference will open with a reception on Wednesday, May 23, hold sessions on Thursday and Friday, including a banquet on Friday evening, and conclude with final sessions or a group event on Saturday, May 26. Those planning to depart on Sunday, May 27, will have time to investigate the unique circumstances that connect China to the evolving global economy. These include important history, world-class cultural beautiful parks, and shopping.

IT&FA seeks both proposals for individual papers and for complete sessions. Complete sessions should have three to four papers. In the case of multiple authors for a paper, at least one author must register for the conference. No participant will be permitted to present more than two papers.

DEADLINES:

  • November 1, 2017, to January 31, 2018 – Registration Materials and Abstracts submitted for Peer Review
  • February 15, 2018 – Notification of Acceptance by this date
  • March 31, 2018 – Payment of Registration Fee Due. Visa documentation requests due along with payment, if not requested earlier.
  • April 15, 2018 – Deadline for Hotel Registrations. Cancellation for 100% returned fees, 50% return fees hereafter.
  • May 1, 2018 – Conference schedule posted online
  • May 23 to 26, 2018 – Conference convenes at Beijing University of International Business and Economics

For additional registration information and updates, please see the association website: http://www.itfaconference.org If you have any questions, please contact

Prof. Sarah K. Bryant, the Executive Vice President, at skbryant12@outlook.com.

Tenure Track Faculty-Economics, Villanova University

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Position Summary 

The Department of Economics at the Villanova School of Business seeks to fill a tenure track position in Economics beginning Fall 2018 at the rank of Assistant Professor, with the rank of Associate Professor considered for candidates with outstanding qualifications and experience.
We will consider candidates in the areas of Behavioral Economics and Environmental Economics. We are especially interested in hiring an individual with strong applied econometrics expertise.

Villanova is a Catholic university sponsored by the Augustinian order. Diversity and inclusion have been and will continue to be an integral component of Villanova University’s mission. The University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and seeks candidates who understand, respect and can contribute to the University’s mission and values.

Duties and Responsibilities 

The Villanova School of Business is committed to both scholarly research and teaching excellence. In addition to maintaining an active research agenda leading to high quality publications, the appointment involves teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels with a teaching load of two courses per semester.

Minimum Qualifications 

Candidates are expected to have completed their Ph.D. degree before the appointment starts. Candidates must demonstrate a strong commitment to high quality research and possess excellent teaching skills.

Preferred Qualifications 

Evidence of strong research potential and teaching excellence are highly valued.

Special Message to Applicants

Applicants must apply online at https://jobs.villanova.edu/ by December 1, 2017.
All initial applications are to include:
Application letter
Curriculum vitae
Statement of teaching philosophy
Statement of research interests
Copies of recent research papers
3 letters of reference must be submitted by applicants.
For finalists, an official graduate transcript will be required. To mail hard copy of transcripts, please send to Search Committee, Department of Economics, Villanova University, 800 Lancaster Avenue, Bartley Hall, Villanova, PA 19085.
Review of applications begins upon receipt and continues until the position is filled.

  • Open until filled
  • Fall 2018

Research Officer, Oxford Department of International Development

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Productivity and Development: The Ready-made Garment Productivity Project

Grade 7: £31,604 – £38,833 p.a

The Oxford Department of International Development is seeking a fixed-term research officer with strong quantitative skills to manage data work on a large project in the ready-made garment sector. The Ready-made Garment Productivity Project has collected detailed administrative records from nearly 100 garment factories. The main objectives of the project are: understanding productivity dispersion across and within multi-product firms; understanding how management practices relate to persistent productivity differences; assessing the relationship between productivity and worker well-being.

Reporting to the Principal Investigator, Professor Christopher Woodruff, the research officer will take charge of organising the data, identifying and solving issues with comparability across factories, and identifying potential areas for analysis. Experience in statistical analysis and data handling is essential. Experience managing large datasets is preferred. The post is full-time, and tenable for 1 year in the first instance, to start as soon as possible.

The postholder will manage all aspects of the data from the project; produce and facilitate analysis which illuminates key patterns in the data, developing tools as required; design and write reports, including for non-academic audiences and the rmgpp.org website; and conduct analyses for academic publications using the data. Applicants must have a Master’s degree in economics, statistics or related field; demonstrated quantitative skills including knowledge of Stata, R, or other statistical software; be flexible, self-motivated, and a team player; demonstrate experience of, and interest in development economics or management; and possess excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.

The closing date for applications is 12.00 noon on 4 December 2017.

Please note that the University of Oxford’s retirement policy has changed. With effect from 1 October 2017, all employees at Grade 8 and above have a retirement age of the 30 September before the 69th birthday. All employees at Grades 1-7 do not have a set retirement age.

Further details are available here: www.ox.ac.uk/about/jobs/preemploymentscreening.

Professor, Contemporary India Princeton University

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Princeton University seeks qualified candidates for a tenured professorship in any discipline, including the arts, the humanities, the social sciences, engineering and the natural sciences. Candidates are required to have regional expertise on India, knowledge of relevant foreign languages, and experience managing a center or program. In addition to contributing to their respective disciplinary department and to the wider research community of the Princeton Institute for International and Regional Studies (PIIRS), they are expected to broaden Princeton’s international networks and strengthen regional course offerings at the University. Field of specialization is open.

Applicants should apply online at http://dof.princeton.edu/academicjobs. Senior scholars should submit a brief letter of interest along with a curriculum vita and a list of references, but no publications, letters of recommendation or writing samples at this time. For fullest consideration, please apply by October 2, 2017.

Essential Qualifications:
Excellence in a recognized field or discipline. Regional expertise on India.

Further questions about this position may be directed to Susan Bindig at .

Princeton University does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national or ethnic origin, disability, or veteran status in any phase of its employment process