Nine PhD positions in Economics and Econometrics

Full time
vacancy number 07-5023
For both internal and external candidates
 
  To start in September 2007.

Students with an interest in one of the following fields are invited to apply:
• Econometrics
• Operations research
• Economic theory & nonlinear dynamics
• Actuarial science
• Macroeconomics & international economics
• Labour economics & economics of education
• History & methodology of economics
• Experimental & political economics
• Industrial economics, competition & antitrust

For each field, one position is available.
     
 Requirements
  Applicants must have an MPhil or MSc in Economics, Econometrics or a related field, as well as a strong interest in doing research.
Applicants with an MSc who are interested in completing the full two-year research Master’s at the Tinbergen Institute (instead of attending separate courses) should meet the MPhil admission requirements of the Tinbergen Institute (the ASE’s graduate school), and will normally be required to demonstrate sufficient background in core topics by passing the Institute's qualifying exams (in microeconomics, macroeconomics and/or econometrics). Exams are held in July.
  
 More information
  Further information about the research programmes that cover these fields is available at www.ase.uva.nl/aseresearch/programmes.cfm or from the contact persons mentioned below. Some research programmes have formulated a specific project, while others will draft a project after a candidate is hired. Specific projects will be posted on the websites of the individual research programmes.

• Econometrics: Prof. H.P. Boswijk

• Operations research: Prof. N.M. van Dijk
(project available at the OR website)
• Economic theory & nonlinear dynamics: Prof. C.H. Hommes
(project available at the CeNDEF website)
• Actuarial science: Prof. R. Kaas

• Macroeconomics & international economics: Profs. R.M.W.J. Beetsma & W.J. den Haan
  (project available at the TOE website)
• Labour economics & economics of education: Prof. J. Hartog

• History & methodology of economics: Prof. J.B. Davis & Dr M.J. Boumans

• Experimental & political economics: Prof. F.A.A.M. van Winden
(project available at the CREED website)
• Industrial economics, competition & antitrust: Prof. P.J.G. van Cayseele

For further information on procedures and the two-year research Master’s, contact Bas Bouten, tel. +31 20-525 5261, email
     
 Appointment
  The positions are available for three or four years (depending on the previous education of the candidate). During the first year, the PhD students will attend core and field courses at the Tinbergen Institute. After at most four years, they should have completed their PhD thesis. During this time, they will also be expected to do some teaching (about 20% of their appointment).
  
The PhD students will be appointed at the Faculty of Economics and Business. The positions will initially be for twelve months, to be extended to a maximum total period of four years. For four-year positions, the gross monthly salary will be € 1,956 in the first year, increasing to € 2,502 in the fourth year. In addition, there will be an 8% holiday allowance.

Benefits include a good research environment and facilities, including computing equipment and software, conference funding, etc. The University is located in the centre of Amsterdam, and the Faculty has a lively research-oriented collegial atmosphere.
     
 Job application
  If you are interested in one of the positions, you should submit the following materials:
• a letter of intent/statement of academic interests including the preferred research programme (and, if applicable, project)
• curriculum vitae
• copy of passport (showing name, number, period of validity)
• certified transcripts of coursework/copies of diplomas

Optionally, candidates may also submit additional materials, such as:
• letters of recommendation (in sealed and signed envelopes, if sent directly by the applicant)
• GRE/GMAT test results
• TOEFL or IELTS test results.

Applications should clearly state the vacancy number and include the documents mentioned above. Send them to: Universiteit van Amsterdam, School of Economics, Ms Joanne Bast (Personnel Department), Roetersstraat 11, 1018 WB Amsterdam, The Netherlands. Applications may also be emailed to
The deadline for applications is 27 May 2007.