Two-year Postdoctoral Research Position in Economics

Department of Economics and Management, University of Padua; Marchesi; In loco; EUR 45.000 - 55.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A prestigious university in Italy invites applications for a two-year postdoctoral research position in Economics. Candidates must hold a Master’s degree obtained no earlier than June 2020. The position offers an annual gross salary of approximately €50,000, enhanced by the Marco Fanno Fellowship. The role involves conducting independent research and collaborating with faculty in a highly stimulating research environment. Female candidates are especially encouraged to apply. Applications are due by March 31, 2026.

Competenze

• Eligible candidates must have obtained their Master’s degree no earlier than June 2020.

Mansioni

• Conduct independent research in economics.
• Collaborate with faculty and contribute to academic projects.
• Engage with the research community at the Department.

Formazione

Master’s degree

Descrizione del lavoro

Postdoctoral Research Position in Economics

The Department of Economics and Management at the University of Padua invites expressions of interest from outstanding young scholars for a two-year, research-oriented postdoctoral position in Economics.

Eligible candidates must have obtained their Master’s degree no earlier than June 2020. The University of Padua is strongly committed to equal opportunities and the promotion of diversity. Female candidates are especially encouraged to apply.

Application Procedure

Applicants should submit their expression of interest through the EconJobMarket platform by March 31, 2026. Applications should include:

• a curriculum vitae;
• a job market paper;
• two letters of recommendation.

Candidates who currently hold a position at another institution may apply without letters of recommendation if they wish to keep their application confidential.

Funding and Compensation

The position is supported by the Marco Fanno Fellowship, generously funded by the UniCredit Foundation, which supplements the postdoctoral stipend. The total remuneration amounts to approximately €50,000 gross/year (about €3,500/month after taxes, given favorable fiscal incentives for this position).

Research Environment

The Department of Economics and Management (dSEA) at the University of Padua is one of Italy’s leading research institutions in Economics and offers a vibrant, international, and highly stimulating research environment. In the most recent national research assessment exercise, dSEA ranked first in economics, business, and statistics among medium-sized universities. Internationally, the Department is ranked 101–150 in Economics by the QS World University Rankings and 201–250 by Times Higher Education.

The Department has experienced a strong and consistent upward trajectory in recent years and aims to further consolidate its position by recruiting top talent from the international job market.

To learn more about the Department of Economics and Management at the University of Padua, please visit our website.

Department of Economics and Management "Marco Fanno"