Postdoctoral Researcher in Environmental Economics

The research group of Public Economics (Prof. Beat Hintermann) of the Faculty of Business and Economics at the University of Basel invites applications for a PostDoc position. 
 
Start date: May 2025 (or by agreement)

• You will be part of a dynamic research team that carries out empirical work in the area of public and environmental economics.
• The position is funded by a grant for carrying out field experiments in public transport. However, the candidate may also pursue additional research projects.
• Teaching responsibilities may be conducted in German or English.

• You hold a PhD in Economics or a related field.
• You have a strong background in public, environmental or transport economics and a solid understanding of econometrics. 
• Experience in designing and running field experiments is an asset but not a formal requirement
• You are fluent in written and spoken English.

 
We offer the opportunity to conduct high-quality research in a dynamic, innovative scientific working environment. Conditions of employment and salary are governed by the personnel and salary regulations of the University of Basel.
 Application / Contact

Are you interested? Then we look forward to your complete online application. 

The application should include the following documents:

• a letter of motivation including your research interests
• your CV
• your diplomas
• up to three research papers
• two references that we can contact for a letter of support

 
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Please note that we exclusively accept applications submitted through our online application portal. 
 
For further information, please do not hesitate to contact Prof. Hintermann. Email: b.hintermann@unibas.ch