The Swedish Institute for Social Research

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The Swedish Institute for Social Research (SOFI) at Stockholm University seeks to fill 1-2 post-doctoral positions in labor economics (subject to budgetary approval). Appointments will be effective August 2017.

About the Institute
The research institute consists of economists and sociologists. The labor economics research group consists of approximately 30 researchers (20 Ph.D.s and 10 graduate students). Research covers labor economics in a very broad sense. For more details see http://www.sofi.su.se.

About the Position
The holders of the positions will devote most of their time, at least 70 percent, to their own research. Besides research, the positions involve some obligations to contribute to teaching, supervising and administration. The position is a three year stipend, with a possible extension for an additional three years.

Job Qualifications
Applicants must have a Ph.D. in economics received after January 1, 2014 but preferably no later than September 2017.

Application Procedure
Interested candidates should upload their materials through the AEA’s Job Openings for Economists homepage by December 1, 2016. SOFI will be interviewing candidates at the AEA 2017 Meeting in Chicago and the RES 2017 Meeting in London. Candidates should make it clear in their cover letter where they will be available for an interview.