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Postdoctoral Researcher in Normative Economics

Department of Economics, University of Zürich

Job category Postdoc or similar / Fixed term
AOS Population Ethics
AOS categories
AOC Open
Workload Full time
Vacancies 1
Organization's reference number 2025-02_111477068
Location Zürich, Zürich, Switzerland
Job description
The Department of Economics of the University of Zurich is seeking to fill a Postdoctoral position starting in August 2026.

Responsibilities

The research focus of the position is on fertility policy, particularly from a normative perspective. The position is funded by Maya Eden's European Research Council (ERC) Consolidator Grant on “Non-Utilitarian Perspectives on Population Policy.” The researcher is expected to contribute to this research agenda.

Your Profile

Knowledge of German is not a requirement. Applicants should have a PhD degree in Economics, Philosophy or related field before taking up the position. The appointment is initially for a one-year contract, which can be renewed.

What We Offer

The Department of Economics offers an exciting research environment, competitive terms and conditions, and generous research support. Diversity and inclusion are important to us.

How to apply
Application type Online
Web address to apply https://www.aeaweb.org/joe/listing.php?JOE_ID=2025...
Deadline for full consideration: January 31, 2026, 11:59pm CET
Hard deadline February 24, 2026, 11:59pm CET
Contact
Web address for more information https://www.aeaweb.org/joe/listing.php?JOE_ID=2025...
Contact name Maya Eden
Contact email
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Time created December 24, 2025, 6:58pm UTC
Scheduled expiry date February 24, 2026, 11:59pm CET
Last updated December 24, 2025, 6:58pm UTC
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