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Predoctoral Fellowship - Lorenzo Casaburi 70 %
Start of employment 01.05.2026 - 01.09.2026, temporary
The Department of Economics at the University of Zurich invites applications for pre-doc positions (1-2 years) to work
in Prof. Lorenzo Casaburi's research team.
Your responsibilities
What is the pre-doctoral research fellow's role?
Pre-doctoral fellows work with a professor of the economics department to support their research, with substantive
opportunities for on-the-job learning about academic research in economics. Pre-docs may be involved in all stages of
research – brainstorming, literature reviews, project management, data analysis, and writing. The predoctoral position
is a full-time in-person commitment (70% research, 30% on-the-job-learning).
The predoctoral fellow will become part of a team working on several projects in economic development on Sub-Saharan
Africa, with a focus on land markets and rural finance. The projects are based on field experiments and on the analysis
of administrative databases.
Your profile
Qualifications
The pre-doctoral positions are ideal for recent graduates who are interested in potentially going on to do a PhD in
economics or a related field. We are looking for highly motivated candidates with strong quantitative, programming and
analytical skills, and an interest in economic research. We particularly value curiosity, perseverance, and a
demonstrated commitment to research and learning. We will consider applicants from any background.
Specific requirements:
- Master's or bachelor's degree (in the last 5 years) with strong grades in economics or another quantitative social
science field, including strong math skills;
- Strong knowledge of STATA, R or Python; familiarity with other statistical software or programming languages is a
plus;
- Fluency in written and spoken English;
- Confidential recommendation letter from 1-3 letter writers who are familiar with academic research (professor,
research supervisor, or similar).
The following qualifications are not required, but represent a plus:
- Knowledge of causal inference research methods;
- Previous experience in research, e.g. as a research assistant or a research manager;
- Top of the class, high GRE Quant score, completed MITx MicroMasters courses;
- Proven ability to handle several different projects/tasks at one time, successfully complete tasks assigned, and
meet deadlines.
No prior work permit for Switzerland is required.
Information on your application
How to Apply
Please apply online through the apply button below.
Please note that in order to submit your application through the application form, you'll need to answer all questions
and upload all documents in one go (no intermediate saving possible). Thus, please look at this Application Checklist
and prepare your documents and responses in advance so that they can be copy-pasted into the application form.
For any inquiry, please contact Natascha Bär
Country: Switzerland
Education : Bachelor's, Master's
Start Date (Earliest): 1. May 2026
Start Date (Latest): 1. September 2026
Length of Commitment: One or two years
Language Requirement: English
Application Deadline : January 31, 2026 (review of applications starts on January 20, 2026)
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
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Location
Department of Economics
Schönberggasse 1, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland
Further information
Questions about the job
Natascha Bär Contact Form
Contact question to: Natascha Bär
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
Predoctoral Fellowship - Lorenzo Casaburi 70 %
Start of employment 01.05.2026 - 01.09.2026, temporary
The Department of Economics at the University of Zurich invites applications for pre-doc positions (1-2 years) to work
in Prof. Lorenzo Casaburi's research team.
Your responsibilities
What is the pre-doctoral research fellow's role?
Pre-doctoral fellows work with a professor of the economics department to support their research, with substantive
opportunities for on-the-job learning about academic research in economics. Pre-docs may be involved in all stages of
research – brainstorming, literature reviews, project management, data analysis, and writing. The predoctoral position
is a full-time in-person commitment (70% research, 30% on-the-job-learning).
The predoctoral fellow will become part of a team working on several projects in economic development on Sub-Saharan
Africa, with a focus on land markets and rural finance. The projects are based on field experiments and on the analysis
of administrative databases.
Your profile
Qualifications
The pre-doctoral positions are ideal for recent graduates who are interested in potentially going on to do a PhD in
economics or a related field. We are looking for highly motivated candidates with strong quantitative, programming and
analytical skills, and an interest in economic research. We particularly value curiosity, perseverance, and a
demonstrated commitment to research and learning. We will consider applicants from any background.
Specific requirements:
- Master's or bachelor's degree (in the last 5 years) with strong grades in economics or another quantitative social
science field, including strong math skills;
- Strong knowledge of STATA, R or Python; familiarity with other statistical software or programming languages is a
plus;
- Fluency in written and spoken English;
- Confidential recommendation letter from 1-3 letter writers who are familiar with academic research (professor,
research supervisor, or similar).
The following qualifications are not required, but represent a plus:
- Knowledge of causal inference research methods;
- Previous experience in research, e.g. as a research assistant or a research manager;
- Top of the class, high GRE Quant score, completed MITx MicroMasters courses;
- Proven ability to handle several different projects/tasks at one time, successfully complete tasks assigned, and
meet deadlines.
No prior work permit for Switzerland is required.
Information on your application
How to Apply
Please apply online through the apply button below.
Please note that in order to submit your application through the application form, you'll need to answer all questions
and upload all documents in one go (no intermediate saving possible). Thus, please look at this Application Checklist
and prepare your documents and responses in advance so that they can be copy-pasted into the application form.
For any inquiry, please contact Natascha Bär
Country: Switzerland
Education : Bachelor's, Master's
Start Date (Earliest): 1. May 2026
Start Date (Latest): 1. September 2026
Length of Commitment: One or two years
Language Requirement: English
Application Deadline : January 31, 2026 (review of applications starts on January 20, 2026)
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
Natascha Bär Contact Form
Contact question to: Natascha Bär
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