Department of Economics

Predoctoral Research Associate in Economics at the Chair of Globalization and Labor Markets 70 %

Start of employment flexible start date in summer/fall 2025 and end date in summer 2027, temporary

The Department of Economics of the University of Zurich invites applications for the position of a Full-Time Predoctoral Research Associate in Economics. The Research Associate receives an appointment of two years at the Department of Economics and will work closely with Prof. David Dorn.

Your responsibilities

The position offers an opportunity to gain first-hand experience in developing cutting-edge empirical research. It will support research projects on labor markets, globalization, technological change, and political economy.
Specific responsibilities include obtaining, organizing and cleaning data, analysing data using statistical software, presenting results, and writing documentation and reports. See www.ddorn.net for past research projects and data outputs.

Your profile

  • Experience: Candidates should have hands-on experience with statistical software, ideally including Stata and possibly Matlab or R. Formal post-undergraduate professional experience is not required.
  • Education: This position is usually filled by those with a Master's degree in economics, social sciences, public policy, mathematics, statistics, or related fields. Training in microeconomics, econometrics, and statistics is required.
  • Communication: Good oral and written communication skills in English. Knowledge of German is not required.
  • Time Management: Proven ability to handle several different projects/tasks at one time, successfully complete tasks assigned, and meet deadlines. A willingness to work hard, be self-motivated and learn will be essential for doing well in this position.
  • Citizenship: Both EU citizens and non-EU citizens are welcome to apply.

Information on your application

The Pre-Doc is a full-time position with a flexible start date in summer/fall 2025 and end date in summer 2027. It offers a competitive salary. The successful candidate will join a motivated team of young researchers in Zurich who work in a dynamic environment that offers frequent interaction with other research assistants, PhD students, faculty members, and access to seminar series (see www.econ.uzh.ch/en/eventsandseminars.com). Alumni of the University of Zurich's Pre-Doc program have subsequently gone on to many prestigious PhD programs in Europe and the United States.

Complete applications including motivation letter, CV, and academic transcripts from past and current studies should be submitted here. Applicants should also arrange for two reference letters, ideally written by supervisors of past research-related activities, to be sent to economicsrecruiting@econ.uzh.ch. The screening of applications will start on February 28, 2025.

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  • Flexible working models (such as part-time positions, mobile working, job-sharing)
  • Childcare at the kihz foundation of UZH and ETH


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  • Wide range of continuing education courses of UZH and the Canton of Zurich
  • Language Center run jointly with ETH Zurich

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  • Food and drinks at reduced prices in the UZH cafeterias
  • Lunch-Check-card with UZH contribution

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  • Special conditions on the Academic Sports Association ASVZ
  • Free seasonal flu vaccinations
  • Rest and relaxation at the quiet room in the university tower

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  • Digitalization: Hardware, software, mobile phone subscriptions
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  • Most UZH staff are employed according to public law


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  • Support for people from outside Switzerland

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  • Campuses Zurich City, Zurich Irchel, Oerlikon and Schlieren
  • Sites Zurich West, Old Botanical Garden, Botanical Garden and Lengg

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