Doctoral Researcher (f/m/d, 30h/week)

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Your Responsibilities

Conduct quantitative research in labor economics and analyze large-scale survey, administrative, and unstructured data sources (e.g., job postings)
Apply econometric and data science methods (e.g., machine learning, natural language processing) to study the implications of structural change on wages, employment, and skill demand
Publish research in peer-reviewed journals and present findings at scientific conferences to engage with the broader academic and policy community

About you

You have completed a master’s degree in economics or related STEM discipline (e.g., Computer Science, Data Science, Statistics, or Quantitative Social Sciences)
You have strong empirical research skills and experience in econometrics or data science methods
You are proficient in statistical programming languages such as Stata, R, or Python
You have excellent written and verbal communication skills in English

What we can offer you

Comprehensive mentoring and support of participation in an economics PhD program
Excellent opportunities for further career development due to our strong position in both research and evidence-based policy advice
Dedicated research time and broad academic network with opportunities for research stays abroad
A supportive and interdisciplinary environment in the heart of Vienna – one of the world’s top-ranked cities for quality of life
IHS is a certified family-friendly employer and offers, among others, flexible working time arrangements and the option for (partial) remote work

Interested?
The monthly salary for the advertised position is based on the FWF scheme for doctoral candidates and amounts to € 2,684.10 gross for a 30-hour week, paid 14 times per year.
The position is to be filled as soon as possible. The initial contract period is 3 years, with the possibility of an extension upon successful internal evaluation.
IHS is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and encourages qualified women and underrepresented individuals to apply.
Please submit your application (including cover letter, CV, research statement, and sample of your research, e.g., master’s thesis) by March 28, 2025, via email to application@ihs.ac.at. For questions on the position itself, contact the Head of the Junior Research Group: Eduard Storm (eduard.storm@ihs.ac.at).
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