IFAU seeks junior researchers for one or two postdoctoral positions in economics

Job description

As a postdoctoral researcher at IFAU, you will conduct independent research in the fields of labour market, education and social insurance and contribute to the long-term development of the knowledge base in accordance with our mission.  There are no teaching duties and you will have access to Swedish administrative microdata, the opportunity to participate in ongoing research projects at IFAU and the freedom to pursue your own research.

IFAU researchers regularly publish in international scientific journals and communicate their research findings to target audiences in Sweden. As a postdoctoral researcher at IFAU, you will work with dedicated colleagues to conduct research and build the knowledge base according to the highest international standards.

The postdoctoral position is designed to give you an early opportunity to establish your independence as a researcher after completing your PhD.
The employment offered is part of our work to ensure the future supply of skills and competencies for IFAU.

Required qualifications

• A recent PhD in economics. Please note that this requirement must be fulfilled at the latest by the time the employment decision is made. You are eligible for the position if you have completed your doctoral degree within the last three years prior to the application deadline (if there are special reasons, your degree may have been completed earlier, according to the Swedish regulation on temporary employment for postdoctoral fellows).
• Research in one of the research areas with strong relevance to IFAU's mission.
• Proven experience in empirical research, especially with microdata.
• High academic potential and an interest in conducting independent research.
• Good knowledge of English language, both written and spoken.

We value interpersonal skills and in particular your ability to work effectively in a research environment.

Desirable qualifications

• Academic publications. Your achievements will be assessed in relation to the time that has elapsed since your doctorate.
• Experience in establishing and maintaining international research networks
• Good knowledge of Swedish or another Scandinavian language, both written and spoken.

Type and duration of employment

The employment offered is for one or two full-time temporary (fixed-term) positions of 3 years each, with the possibility of extension for special reasons (following the Swedish regulation on temporary employment for post-doctoral fellows). The first day of employment is flexible and subject to agreement

Your application

Please submit your application no later than the 20 November 2024. The application should include:

• Your CV.
• A cover letter explaining why you are interested in working at IFAU and what areas of research you are particularly interested in.
• A maximum of three examples of your recent research.
• At least two letters of reference and contact information for your referees.

Label your application DNR 223/2024 and email it to: ifau@ifau.uu.se.

Please note that even though the position(s) cannot be filled before the application deadline, interviews may be conducted on a rolling basis as applications are received.

IFAU will participate in the SNS Job Market in Stockholm on 11 December 2024. If you are interested in participating, please contact SNS no later than 1 November 2024. More information about the event can be found here: SNS Job Market.

IFAU is committed to gender equality, diversity and equal opportunities and welcomes applicants of different genders, backgrounds, functions and experiences.

We respectfully decline offers of assistance in recruitment and advertising.

Disclaimer: In the event of a discrepancy between the Swedish original and the English translation of the job advertisement, the Swedish version shall prevail.