The Swiss Federal University for Vocational Education and Training (EHB) and the University of Zurich (UZH) are seeking a highly motivated PhD student in economics of education to start in summer 2025 . This position is fully funded by EHB, Bern, Switzerland, and offers the opportunity to work closely with Prof. Jürg Schweri (EHB) and Prof. Anne Brenøe (UZH).
The successful candidate will be involved in a field experiment on occupational choice in Switzerland , contributing to cutting-edge research at the intersection of education and labor markets. Given the nature of the project, proficiency in German is required .
What we offer
- PhD enrollment at UZH: You will be part of the Graduate School of Business, engaging with an active research community across the Faculty of Business, Economics, and Informatics.
- Participation in education economics projects without teaching obligations.
- An individual dissertation budget for courses and conference attendance.
- A five-year employment duration (contract of three years plus two, depending on dissertation progress).
We are looking for a candidate who
- Has (or is on track to complete) a Master’s degree in Economics or a related quantitative field with excellent academic performance.
- Has excellent oral and written communication skills in English and German.
- Has hands-on experience with statistical software such as Stata, R, or Python (formal post-undergraduate work experience is not required).
- Has a motivation for policy-oriented work in Swiss Vocational Education and Training.
The official job posting will be online very soon here .
Please find more information here .