Pre-Doctoral Research Fellow in Development Economics

Pre-Doctoral Research Fellow in Development Economics

Organization: University of Zurich (Prof. Dina Pomeranz)

Location: Switzerland

Start Date (Earliest): 1 October 2025

Start Date (Latest): 1 January 2026

Length of Commitment: Two years

Language Requirement: English

The University of Zurich, led by Prof. Dina Pomeranz, is seeking a full-time research assistant to collaborate with a team of renowned economists on projects related to development economics, taxation, and firm development. The role involves engaging in all research stages, from literature review to data analysis and writing, with mentorship provided throughout.

Research Projects

The fellow will contribute to studies on tax compliance in low- and middle-income countries, public procurement impacts, and welfare improvements for low-income workers, utilizing large-scale datasets and participating in randomized field experiments in Tanzania and the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Qualifications

• Recent graduate with a bachelor’s or master’s degree in economics or a related quantitative social science field.
• Strong knowledge of STATA; familiarity with R or Python is a plus.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work independently.
• Organizational skills and ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Interest in international development, taxation, or firm behavior research.

No work permit is required; visa assistance will be provided if needed. The position is full-time (70% research, 30% learning).

Application Process

Deadline: 15 August 2024

Apply via the J-PAL/IPA platform, including your resume, cover letter, transcripts, and two recommendation letters. Incomplete applications will not be considered. References can submit their letters after the application is submitted, but contact information must be provided.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.

For more information, visit: Application Folder