Phd Candidate in Economics

il y a 3 semaines


Luxembourg Université du Luxembourg Temps plein

LISER and the University of Luxembourg invite highly qualified and motivated applicants for PhD positions within the framework of the ACROSS doctoral training unit on ‘Analysis of Cross-Border Human Mobility’, funded by the PRIDE scheme of the Luxembourg National Research Fund (FNR). ACROSS gathers economists and geographers from LISER, from the Department of Economics and Finance of the University of Luxembourg and from the Research Division of STATEC. The project seeks to develop tools to monitor, analyze and improve the understanding of the causes and consequences of cross border workers’ flows. More information about the composition of the consortium and research objectives as well as a list of indicative research topics can be found on the temporary ACROSS webpage available by clicking here:
**Your Role...**:
Your tasks include:

- Prepare a doctoral thesis on the causes and/or consequences of these migration and cross-border commuting flows;
- Contribute to co
- and single-authored publication endeavors of the project team;
- Participate in the daily management of the project, including public outreach activities, site visits, stakeholder workshops, social media communication etc.

**Qualifications...**:

- Master Degree in Economics or Geography with honors or more;
- Methodological skills and/or previous quantitative research experience;
- Strong interest in the analysis of human mobility issues;
- Excellent verbal communication and academic writing skills in English;
- Enthusiasm for research, critical thinking, possibly including some first experience in publishing.

**In Short...**:

- Fixed-term working contract for up to 4 years, in the framework of the ACROSS DTU on ‘Analysis of Cross-Border Mobility’
- Enrolment at the University of Luxembourg, Doctoral School in Economics, Finance and Management (DSEFM)
- PhD co-supervision by two members of the ACROSS consortium
- Latest start date: March 15, 2023
- Reference: UOL05488

The yearly gross salary for every PhD at the UL is EUR 38028 (full time)

**How to apply...**:

- A CV;
- Copies of relevant degree diplomas, especially Master degrees that prepare to academic research, and related transcripts;
- A relevant research paper (e.g. a working paper or your MA/MSc thesis).

The University of Luxembourg embraces inclusion and diversity as key values. We are fully committed to removing any discriminatory barrier related to gender, and not only, in recruitment and career progression of our staff.

**_ LISER and the University of Luxembourg are Equal Opportunity Employers._**

**We offer...**:

- An exciting multi-disciplinary and international research environment with ample opportunities to exchange with scholars from related disciplines at LISER, the University of Luxembourg and STATEC;
- Work under the supervision of two co-promoters;
- A work contract with full social security coverage at the University of Luxembourg or LISER;
- A tailor-made scientific training program with a wide range of courses and seminars offered by the consortium partners;
- A package of mentoring, training and career development.

**About ACROSS Partners...**:
LISER is a publicly funded research institute located in Luxembourg. LISER is devoted to applied empirical research in economic, social and spatial sciences. Interdisciplinarity is a key element for stimulating scientific innovation. The institute attracts researchers from all over the world and high-level doctoral training is a vibrant part of the Institute’s activities. The institute‘s staff consists of about 170 employees (including a survey and data center), about 90 staff being researchers, active in the fields of economics, sociology, and geography. The working languages at the institute are French and English.

Founded in 2003, the University of Luxembourg is the only public university of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg. Structured around three faculties and three interdisciplinary centres, the University of Luxembourg is a modern institution with a personal atmosphere which aspires to be one of Europe’s most highly regarded universities with a distinctly international, multilingual and interdisciplinary character. It aims at fostering the cross-fertilization of research and teaching, is relevant to its country, known worldwide for its research and teaching in targeted areas, and becomes an innovative model for contemporary European Higher Education.

The National Institute of statistics and economic studies, STATEC, is an administration placed under the authority of the Ministry of the Economy. As a statistical office, STATEC compiles official statistics harmonized with the European Statistical System. Among those, social, labor force and earning statistics (SILC, SES, LFS) comprehensively portray the country’s labor force (including cross-border workers). Along data producing services, STATEC has a research division, which focuses on the areas of well-being, productivity and entrepreneurship


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