PhD Position in Economics (3 years, 100%) (m/w/d)

By the time of starting the position you should have acquired a Master's degree in quantitative economics and/or finance, or more generally in economics/finance with a strong focus on quantitative methods and with excellent grades. You have very strong language skills in English, as well as very good statistics, econometrics, and programming knowledge. Overall, you should have a strong interest in academic and scientific work, have a solid background in quantitative and empirical research, show extraordinary initiative and motivation, and have an enthusiasm for addressing big questions in economics.

Application documents to be submitted:
Please submit the following application documents directly via Email to ola.mahmoud@unibas.ch:

•           CV
•           Motivation letter
•           Academic transcripts (Master and Bachelor)
•           Writing sample (preferably Master Thesis)
•           1-2 reference letters

Application deadline: 30. June 2021, with interviews throughout June until mid-July
Position start: 1. August or 1. September 2021