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Postdoctoral Researcher in the Economics of Children and Families University of Zurich in Switzerland

Degree Level

Postdoc

Field of study

Child Development

Funding

The position offers competitive terms and conditions and generous research support. Salary or stipend amount and tuition coverage are not specified. The appointment is initially for a two-year contract, renewable for one additional year.

Deadline

Dec 15, 2026

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Switzerland

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University of Zurich

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Child Development
Household Economics
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About this position

The University of Zurich is seeking a Postdoctoral Researcher in the Economics of Children and Families for the Department of Economics and the Jacobs Center for Productive Youth Development in Zurich, Switzerland.

The research will address topics broadly related to the economics of children and families. The postdoctoral researcher may contribute to Assistant Professor Ana Costa-Ramón's research agenda and the European Research Council Starting Grant SAFECHILD: Safeguarding Childhood: Bullying, Online Risks, and Human Capital Formation. The Jacobs Center is an interdisciplinary research center focused on youth development, with researchers working across economics, psychology, and sociology.

Applicants must hold a PhD in Economics before taking up the position. German language skills are not required. The appointment is initially for two years and may be renewed for one additional year. Employment is planned to start on 1 September or by agreement, and no later than fall 2027.

Applicants should submit a single PDF containing a cover letter, curriculum vitae, job market paper, optional additional materials, and two recommenders. The application deadline is 15 December 2026. Interviews will be conducted remotely by video beginning in January 2027.

The University of Zurich offers an exciting research environment, competitive employment conditions, and generous research support. The position is located at the Jacobs Center for Productive Youth Development, Schönberggasse 1, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland.

Funding details

The position offers competitive terms and conditions and generous research support. Salary or stipend amount and tuition coverage are not specified. The appointment is initially for a two-year contract, renewable for one additional year.

What's required

Applicants must have completed or be expected to hold a PhD in Economics before taking up the position. Knowledge of German is not required. The application must be submitted as a single PDF containing a cover letter, curriculum vitae, job market paper, optional additional material, and the names of two recommenders.

How to apply

Prepare one PDF containing a cover letter, CV, job market paper, optional additional material, and two recommenders. Submit it through the online application portal by 15 December 2026.

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