Job Information
- Organisation/Company
- Barcelona School of Economics
- Department
- UAB
- Research Field
- Economics
- Researcher Profile
- First Stage Researcher (R1)
- Country
- Spain
- Application Deadline
- Type of Contract
- Temporary
- Job Status
- Full-time
- Hours Per Week
- 37.5
- Offer Starting Date
- Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?
- HE / ERC
- Reference Number
- 101078719
- Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?
- No
Offer Description
We are looking for a full-time pre-doctoral Research Associate to support the ERC-funded project – "Rural Structural Transformation in Developing Countries" (RUSTDEC). The project investigates the causes and consequences of structural transformation in developing countries and its potential interaction with climate change. By leveraging novel causal and structural estimation strategies the project seeks to provide policy recommendations for sustainable development.
The position will be based at UAB’s Bellaterra campus in Barcelona and will be co-supervised by the Principal Investigator of the project, Prof. Andre Groeger, and Prof. Bruno Conte. The position offers competitive conditions and the opportunity to participate in the vibrant academic life of the Barcelona School of Economics (BSE) community.
Requirements
- Research Field
- Economics
- Education Level
- Master Degree or equivalent
The successful applicant should be enthusiastic about research and motivated to apply analytical and writing skills to studies in development, spatial, and environmental economics. Responsibilities include data collection and cleaning, econometric and structural analysis, conducting literature reviews, and documenting data work with reproducible replication packages. Candidates should have demonstrated experience in programming languages such as Stata, R, or Python. Previous knowledge of Dynare, GIS and/or Matlab applications and coding is an advantage.
- Languages
- ENGLISH
- Level
- Good
- Research Field
- Economics
- Years of Research Experience
- 1 - 4
Additional Information
BSE, as a very young, diverse and international organization and community of researchers and students based in Barcelona, we have worked and identified five values that define the institution: Commitment, Community, Excellence, Flexibility and Passion.
The applicant will join a vibrant Economics community in Barcelona and have opportunities to get involved with the academic life at the Barcelona School of Economics, such as attending classes and seminars.
The expected duration of the project is 1 year, Starting from September 2024, with full-time dedication (37.5 hours a week), with workplace in the Bellaterra Campus, UAB and possibility of working from home some days a week.
- Candidates matching the skills/qualifications and experience/mindset
- Academic knowledge and professional experience
Send a CV, the most recent transcript from the current/most recent academic degree (Bachelor or Master), and (optional) reference letters in one single file to research@bse.eu with subject RUSTDEC Pre-Doctoral Research Associate April 2024 “Your Surname” before 30/04/2024.
Applications without complete documentation will not be considered.
Confidential reference letters can be submitted separately to the same email with the same subject matter.
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Work Location(s)
- Number of offers available
- 1
- Company/Institute
- Barcelona School of Economics
- Country
- Spain
- State/Province
- Barcelona
- City
- Cerdeanyola del Vallès
- Postal Code
- 08193
- Street
- Edifici B Campus Bellaterra
- Geofield
Where to apply
- research@bse.eu
Contact
- City
- Cerdanyola del Vallès
- Website
- Street
- Edifici B UAB
- Postal Code
- 08193
- research@bse.eu
- Phone
- 935421225