Postdoctoral Researcher In Labour/Education/Health Economics (m/f/d)

St. Gallen

Key information

Publication date:14 August 2025
Workload:100%
Place of work:St. Gallen

Job summary

Join the Department of Economics at the University of St. Gallen! Experience a dynamic research environment with faculty access and competitive benefits.

Tasks

Collaborate on joint research projects with Prof. Beatrix Eugster.
Conduct independent research in empirical labour, education, or health economics.
Support teaching and supervise PhD students as needed.

Skills

PhD completion required by start date; strong econometrics background preferred.
Proficiency in R and/or STATA is essential.
Interest in health, education, and labor economics topics is ideal.

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We offer
The Department of Economics offers a stimulating research environment with easy access to faculty members, competitive terms and conditions, and access to research support.

Application
Please include a cover letter, CV, a research statement, and a job market paper. Applicants should have two letters of recommendation sent directly by the letter writer via email to E-Mail schreiben.

First round interviews will be conducted online.
For further information, please contact E-Mail schreiben.

Your tasks

Starting from September, 2025, or upon mutual agreement

The Chair of Prof. Beatrix Eugster, at the Department of Economics at the University of St. Gallen (Switzerland) invites applications for a postdoctoral position in empirical labour, education, or health economics. The appointment is for 4 years and an employment level of 80%.

The position
The successful candidate will collaborate with Beatrix Eugster in joint research projects and conduct his or her own independent research. Furthermore, the candidate will be expected to provide some teaching support and assist in the supervision of PhD students.

Your profile

The successful candidate will have a strong background in applied econometrics (causal inference). Ideally, the candidate is interested in questions concerning child or adult health and their intersection with education and labor economics.
The candidate should be proficient in R and/or STATA. To qualify for the position, candidates must have completed their PhD by the time of starting the position.

"A place where knowledge is created" - As one of Europe's leading universities of economics and business administration, the University of St.Gallen (HSG), Switzerland, is committed to the education of over 9800 students. The HSG is one of the largest employers in the region and provides an attractive and innovative environment for more than 3300 researchers, educators and professional staff.