The Department of Economics, University of Zurich, Switzerland is looking for exceptionally talented, highly motivated candidates with a strong background in economics or related quantitative fields, experience with data analysis, an interest in economic research and a clear intention to pursue a Ph.D. They particularly value curiosity, perseverance, and a demonstrated commitment to research and learning.
Specifically, candidates need:
- Master’s or bachelor’s degree in the last 5 years with strong grades, including strong math skills
- Fluency in written and spoken English
- Recommendation letter from 1-3 letter writers who are familiar with academic research (professor, research supervisor, or similar)
- Ideally, the candidates also have strong knowledge of STATA, R or similar statistical software programs
Eligible candidates are those with strong academic potential who also meet one of the following criteria:
- Low- or lower-middle-income country background, or
- First-generation university student from an upper-middle-income country, or
- Refugee/asylum/forced displacement background
Applications can be submitted through the Predoctoral Program Global Talent Common Application. Candidates will be asked to submit their CV, academic transcripts, and at least one letter of recommendation. No prior European working permit is needed.
The next deadline is end of January, but there will be periodic deadlines multiple times a year, so that candidates can apply on a rolling basis. MORE
