The Kiel Institute for the World Economy (IfW) seeks applications for a position as

Doctoral Researcher (Political Economy; Economics of Populism)

in its research area “International Finance and Global Governance”. The starting date is flexible, but should be no later than early fall 2018.

You would become part of a young, dynamic and international research group focusing on topics in international finance (e.g. sovereign debt, financial crises, cross-border capital flows) and on the political challenges of a globalized world (e.g. international financial architecture, political costs of crises, populism). Much of our research is empirical and takes a long-run perspective.

The doctoral student will join the third-party project “Populism and economic upheavals since 1870”. Our research agenda in this project is ambitious, as we aim to create a new cross-country dataset on populist voting over the past 140 years and use this to explore the economic determinants and consequences of populism rigorously (focusing on the role of inequality, financial crises, and globalization).

We are looking for a candidate who meets the following criteria:

• Master’s degree (completed or close to completion) in economics, political science (with a strong quantitative focus), or a related field

• Excellent academic record and very good grades

• Experience and interest in the research topics of our group, in particular political economy

• Very good knowledge in statistics and econometrics and experience in using statistical software such as Stata or R

• Very good English language skills required. German language skills are desirable but not necessary

• Good knowledge in data management and coding is desirable, as is previous work experience in empirical research (e.g. as a research assistant)

• Willingness and commitment to work on papers to be submitted to leading international journals and ambition to complete a very good dissertation

The contract is initially limited to 3 years according to the law on limited employment contracts in research (WissZeitVG), but an extension is possible. The salary is based on the German public sector pay scale (EG 13 TV-L) with 75% of a full-time position (currently 29,025 weekly working hours).

The Kiel Institute is an equal opportunity employer with a certified family-friendly policy (http://www.ifw-kiel.de/about-us/equal-opportunity-at-the-kiel-institute/). We promote the professional opportunities of women and strongly encourage them to apply. Women with equivalent qualifications, competence and expertise will be given preference. We are committed to employing persons with recognized disabilities and will therefore give them preference over persons without disabilities if they are equally qualified.

Please submit your application online, using your family name as the file name including a letter of interest, your CV, academic transcripts, as well as proofs of relevant work experience (ID-No. “PhD_PolEcon”) to https://www.ifw-kiel.de/about-us/job-vacancies/Application_Form. Please list the names of two potential referees in your CV (e.g. your thesis advisor or work supervisors).

The deadline for applications is April 20, 2018. For questions regarding this position please contact Prof. Dr. Christoph Trebesch () or Dr. Manuel Funke ().

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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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

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.

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.

Title: Fellow in International Economics

• Employer: Rice University (Baker Institute)
• Location: United States
• Position Type: Other Academic
• Deadline: Jan 31, 2018

• Job Description: 

  Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy anticipates filling a Ph.D. level position in 2018. The Will Clayton Fellow in International Economics will conduct original policy research in international economics and make policy recommendations. Relevant research areas include trade, exchange rates, monetary policy, and international labor markets. The Fellow will engage other Institute fellows, policy-makers in government, and the general public in discussions involving international economics.

  We are particularly interested in candidates with specific skills in statistical analysis and the ability to produce empirical research.

  Two years of relevant research experience are required for this full-time position with competitive compensation. Candidates who recently completed or expect to soon complete a Ph.D. in economics are encouraged to apply. Additional related experience may be substituted in lieu of the education requirement.

  The Baker Institute is a non-partisan, university-based think tank that produces high-quality public policy research. Rice University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

  Applications completed by December 17, 2017 will be considered for interviews at the AEA Annual Meeting. Preliminary applications will be accepted through JOE. Finalists will be required to complete an application at jobs.rice.edu.

In 2018 LSE will be offering around 100 major studentships to new PhD students in the form of LSE PhD Studentships and LSE ESRC DTP Studentships.

Eligibility

LSE PhD Studentships are tenable for four years and cover full fees and an annual stipend of £18,000. They are available for UK, EU and international students undertaking research in any LSE discipline, with annual renewal subject to satisfactory academic performance.

These awards will be made solely on the basis of outstanding academic merit and research potential. This relates both to your past academic record and to an assessment of your likely aptitude to complete a PhD in your chosen topic in the time allocated.

The studentships include a requirement that scholars contribute to their department as part of their research training, in the form of teaching or other work, usually from year two onwards.

Deadline: December 13th, 2017.

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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.

• Application Deadline: Open until filled
• Position Start Date: Fall 2018

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.

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 .

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