PHD POSITIONS IN ECONOMICS AT ETH-ZURICH

The Chair of Integrative Risk Management and Economics (Prof. A. Bommier) at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (ETH-Zurich) invites applications for 2 Doctoral positions in Economics.

They offer:

   - Supervision of a doctoral thesis in applied theory related to the economics of risk and insurance
   - Development of an international research record
   - Opportunity to be part of a vivid research group
   - Top-ranked economics department (5th in German speaking areas, Handelsblatt Ranking 2011)
   - Flexible choice of PhD level courses at ETH as well as other top universities
   - Competitive salary

Eligibility:

   - Background in economics or related fields (Masters level, completed or nearly completed)
   - Solid background in economic theory or mathematics
   - Desire to conduct doctoral research in the economics of risk and insurance, possibly with applications in: economic demography / health
     economics / public economics / environmental economics
   - Motivation to support chair activities
   - Fluent in English

Applications should include a cover letter, a CV, a transcript of grades and a 1-2 page statement of motivation including your research interests (a thorough research proposal is not expected at this stage). Please have two letters of recommendation sent to them directly.

Deadline: 15 March 2012

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