JOE Listings (Job Openings for Economists)

August 1, 2025 - January 31, 2026

University of Zurich

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Department of Economics
Postdoctoral Researcher in Normative Economics

JOE ID Number: 2025-02_111477068
Date Posted: 12/15/2025
Date Inactive: 01/31/2026
Position Title/Short Description
Title: Postdoctoral Researcher in Normative Economics
Section: International: Other Academic (Visiting or Temporary)
Location: Zurich, SWITZERLAND
JEL Classifications:
D6 -- Welfare Economics
O4 -- Economic Growth and Aggregate Productivity
J1 -- Demographic Economics
E6 -- Macroeconomic Policy, Macroeconomic Aspects of Public Finance, and General Outlook
Keywords:
Population Ethics
Normative Economics
Growth
Rights
Culture
Full Text of JOE Listing:

The Department of Economics of the University of Zurich is seeking to fill a Postdoctoral position starting in August 2026.

Responsibilities

The research focus of the position is on fertility policy, particularly from a normative perspective. The position is funded by Maya Eden's European Research Council (ERC) Consolidator Grant on “Non-Utilitarian Perspectives on Population Policy.” The researcher is expected to contribute to this research agenda.

Your Profile

Knowledge of German is not a requirement. Applicants should have a PhD degree in Economics, Philosophy or related field before taking up the position. The appointment is initially for a one-year contract, which can be renewed.

What We Offer

The Department of Economics offers an exciting research environment, competitive terms and conditions, and generous research support. Diversity and inclusion are important to us.

For further information, please contact Maya Eden by email (Maya.eden@econ.uzh.ch)

Application Requirements:
  • Letters of Reference
  • Research Papers
  • Job Market Paper
  • Cover Letter
  • CV
Application deadline: 01/31/2026
  • Application Deadline Has Passed