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Postdoctoral Researcher in the Economics of Inequality and Public Policy 100 %
Start of employment Summer 2026
The Department of Economics of the University of Zurich is seeking to fill a Postdoctoral position starting at the
latest in the Summer of 2026.
We offer an exciting research environment, competitive terms and conditions, and generous research support. Diversity
and inclusion are important to us.
Your responsibilities
The research focus of the position is on topics broadly related to the policy implications of rising inequality. The
researcher will have the opportunity to be involved in Florian Scheuer's research agenda on tax policy and surrounding
issues, funded by the PI's Swiss National Science Founda-tion (SNSF) Consolidator Grant on “Taxing Capital Gains.”
Your profile
Knowledge of German is not a requirement. Applicants should have a PhD degree in Economics before taking up the
position. The appointment is initially for a one-year contract, which can be renewed.
Information on your application
Complete applications including a cover letter, CV, job market papers, and at least 3 letters of recommendation will
be reviewed starting Nov 15th, 2025. Interviews will be conducted online subsequently.
Applications should be submitted online via EconJobMarket. Please note their Privacy Notice.
For further information, please contact Florian Scheuer by email.
What we offer
Our employees benefit from a wide range of attractive offers. More
What we offer
Work-Life Balance
- Flexible working models (such as part-time positions, mobile working, job-sharing)
- Childcare at the kihz foundation of UZH and ETH
More Learning and Development
- Wide range of continuing education courses of UZH and the Canton of Zurich
- Language Center run jointly with ETH Zurich
More Food
- Food and drinks at reduced prices in the UZH cafeterias
- Lunch-Check-card with UZH contribution
More Healthcare
- Special conditions on the Academic Sports Association ASVZ
- Free seasonal flu vaccinations
- Rest and relaxation at the quiet room in the university tower
More Discounts
- Private traffic: Carsharing, rent a vehicle, parking space
- Digitalization: Hardware, software, mobile phone subscriptions
- Special conditions on hotel reservations
More Conditions of Employment
- Policies of the UZH
- Most UZH staff are employed according to public law
More International Services
- Support for people from outside Switzerland
More Campuses
- Campuses Zurich City, Zurich Irchel, Oerlikon and Schlieren
- Sites Zurich West, Old Botanical Garden, Botanical Garden and Lengg
More
Location
Department of Economics
Schönberggasse 1, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland
Further information
Questions about the job
Florian ScheuerChairman of the Department, Professor Contact Form
Contact question to: Florian Scheuer
Your Name *Your Mail Address *Your question *I accept the privacy policySend Thank you for your message. We will get
back to you shortly. Working at UZH
The University of Zurich, Switzerland's largest university, offers a range of attractive positions in various subject
areas and professional fields. With around 10,000 employees and currently 12 professional apprenticeship streams the
University offers an inspiring working environment on cutting-edge research and top-class education. Put your talent
and skills to work with us. Find out more about UZH as an employer!
More → https://www.uzh.ch/en/explore/work.html
Please apply via our job portal www.jobs.uzh.ch.
Working at UZH
The University of Zurich, Switzerland's largest university, offers a range of attractive positions in various subject
areas and professional fields. With around 10,000 employees and currently 12 professional apprenticeship streams the
University offers an inspiring working environment on cutting-edge research and top-class education. Put your talent
and skills to work with us. Find out more about UZH as an employer! More
Postdoctoral Researcher in the Economics of Inequality and Public Policy 100 %
Start of employment Summer 2026
The Department of Economics of the University of Zurich is seeking to fill a Postdoctoral position starting at the
latest in the Summer of 2026.
We offer an exciting research environment, competitive terms and conditions, and generous research support. Diversity
and inclusion are important to us.
Your responsibilities
The research focus of the position is on topics broadly related to the policy implications of rising inequality. The
researcher will have the opportunity to be involved in Florian Scheuer's research agenda on tax policy and surrounding
issues, funded by the PI's Swiss National Science Founda-tion (SNSF) Consolidator Grant on “Taxing Capital Gains.”
Your profile
Knowledge of German is not a requirement. Applicants should have a PhD degree in Economics before taking up the
position. The appointment is initially for a one-year contract, which can be renewed.
Information on your application
Complete applications including a cover letter, CV, job market papers, and at least 3 letters of recommendation will
be reviewed starting Nov 15th, 2025. Interviews will be conducted online subsequently.
Applications should be submitted online via EconJobMarket. Please note their Privacy Notice.
For further information, please contact Florian Scheuer by email.
What we offer
Our employees benefit from a wide range of attractive offers. More
What we offer
Work-Life Balance
- Flexible working models (such as part-time positions, mobile working, job-sharing)
- Childcare at the kihz foundation of UZH and ETH
More Learning and Development
- Wide range of continuing education courses of UZH and the Canton of Zurich
- Language Center run jointly with ETH Zurich
More Food
- Food and drinks at reduced prices in the UZH cafeterias
- Lunch-Check-card with UZH contribution
More Healthcare
- Special conditions on the Academic Sports Association ASVZ
- Free seasonal flu vaccinations
- Rest and relaxation at the quiet room in the university tower
More Discounts
- Private traffic: Carsharing, rent a vehicle, parking space
- Digitalization: Hardware, software, mobile phone subscriptions
- Special conditions on hotel reservations
More Conditions of Employment
- Policies of the UZH
- Most UZH staff are employed according to public law
More International Services
- Support for people from outside Switzerland
More Campuses
- Campuses Zurich City, Zurich Irchel, Oerlikon and Schlieren
- Sites Zurich West, Old Botanical Garden, Botanical Garden and Lengg
More
Location
Department of Economics
Schönberggasse 1, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland
Further information
Questions about the job
Florian ScheuerChairman of the Department, Professor Contact Form
Contact question to: Florian Scheuer
Your Name *Your Mail Address *Your question *I accept the privacy policySend Thank you for your message. We will get
back to you shortly. Working at UZH
The University of Zurich, Switzerland's largest university, offers a range of attractive positions in various subject
areas and professional fields. With around 10,000 employees and currently 12 professional apprenticeship streams the
University offers an inspiring working environment on cutting-edge research and top-class education. Put your talent
and skills to work with us. Find out more about UZH as an employer!
More → https://www.uzh.ch/en/explore/work.html
Please apply via our job portal www.jobs.uzh.ch.
Working at UZH
The University of Zurich, Switzerland's largest university, offers a range of attractive positions in various subject
areas and professional fields. With around 10,000 employees and currently 12 professional apprenticeship streams the
University offers an inspiring working environment on cutting-edge research and top-class education. Put your talent
and skills to work with us. Find out more about UZH as an employer! More