Research Assistant Position (PhD. Candidate) in Economics (m/f/d)

Application requirements:

Please submit the following documents:

• A cover letter (providing details about your motivation for this position, your research interests, and your relevant skills)
• A CV
• Your grade transcripts and relevant diploma
• A piece of written work

Application deadline is September 30, 2025.

The Swiss Institute for International Economics and Applied Economic Research, or SIAW-HSG for short, has around 40 employees and is one of the university's 36 institutes. Our focus is on foreign trade, macroeconomics, taxation and social systems, public economics, environmental economics and insurance. We are responsible for research, teaching and services in our fields and train young talent for research and the interface between science and practice. The chair for International Economics at the SIAW has expertise in international trade, macroeconomics, distribution and economic growth. The research of Prof. Föllmi and other institute members is regularly published in leading economic journals.

Are you looking for an exciting PhD position in the field of economics? At the chair of Prof. Reto Föllmi we conduct high quality research on the issues of international trade, macroeconomics, distribution and economic growth. You will be integrated in a young and strongly research oriented team while writing your PhD thesis. You will contribute to the research and teaching activities of the chair. Ideally, your research interests lie within our central fields.
 

 
 

We are looking for applicants with a(n):

• excellent Master's degree in economics (or close to completion)
• solid background in mathematics and empirical research
• enthusiastic interest in economics
• proficiency in written and spoken English
• at best, solid knowledge of the German language (not a mandatory requirement)

"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 10'000 students. The HSG is one of the largest employers in the region and provides an attractive and innovative environment for more than 3'500 researchers, educators and professional staff.