Postdoctoral Researcher - Public Economics: Digital Economics and Public Policy 100 %
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The Chair of Public Economics at D-MTEC invites applications for a postdoc position. The group's main focus is on theoretical and empirical research in the area of public economics such as corporate taxation, fiscal federalism, and public economy aspects of the digital economy.
The successful applicant is expected to work on issues related to the regulation of digital platforms and taxation of their activities. Potential topics include:
Taxation of digital products, two-sided markets, and network goods
Privacy and public policy
Value creation and taxation of corporate profits in the digital economy
The effect of the digital economy on tax competition
Artificial intelligence and fiscal systems
The work might be based on theoretical modelling and/or empirical analysis. The research will ideally combine insights from economics and computer science.
Profile Applicants should hold a PhD in Economics with a strong economic basis and should show interest in the topics of the research program. The preferred candidate has demonstrated potential to conduct high-quality research, ideally by having some papers under revision or accepted for publication in refereed international journals. The successful applicant is expected to independently conduct academic and policy-relevant research and also to contribute to ongoing research projects of the group. Excellent command of English is required.
We offer ETH Zurich is a family-friendly employer with excellent working conditions. You can look forward to an exciting working environment, cultural diversity, and attractive offers and benefits.
In line with our values, ETH Zurich encourages an inclusive culture. We promote equality of opportunity, value diversity, and nurture a working and learning environment in which the rights and dignity of all our staff and students are respected.
Curious? So are we. We look forward to receiving your online application including:
CV
University transcripts
Two academic references
Copy of the PhD thesis and/or academic papers
The expected starting date is spring 2025 or later. The review of applications will start in February 2025 and will continue as long as the job profile is advertised. Please apply exclusively via the online application portal.
For further information about the Chair of Public Economics, please visit our website. Please direct questions regarding the position to Prof. Marko Köthenbürger at koethenbuerger@ethz.ch (no applications).
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