«A place where knowledge is created» - As one of Europe's leading universities of economics and business administration, the University of St.Gallen (HSG), Switzerland, is committed to the education of over 8000 students and is one of the largest employers in the region, providing around 2300 employees with an attractive and innovative environment for research.The Chair of Applied Microeconomics (Prof. Stefan Buehler) at the University of St. Gallen is inviting applications for aPhD Position in EconomicsRolling admission.
Starting date: upon agreement.The chair is affiliated with the Institute of Economics (www.fgn.unisg.ch). The focus of our research is on microeconomics, in particular industrial organization, game theory, antitrust law and economics, regulation, and public policy. We offer a stimulating research environment, exchange with young and international faculty, modern infrastructure, and a friendly atmosphere. The salary is commensurate with university regulations and internationally competitive.
The successful candidate has acquired (or is about to complete) a Master's degree in Economics or a related field with excellent grades. A demonstrated interest in at least one of our main fields of research is required. Fluency in English is essential, and a good command of German is desirable.The successful candidate is expected to enroll in the PhD Program in Economics and Finance (www.pef.unisg.ch) at the University of St. Gallen and may participate in the Swiss Program for Beginning Doctoral Students at the Study Center Gerzensee (www.szgerzensee.ch/courses/doctoral/swiss-program). He/she may contribute to the chair's research project "Pricing in a Digital World" funded by the Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF). Please contact Prof. Stefan Buehler (stefan.buehler@unisg.ch) for further information.Applications should be submitted online. Please include a cover letter, CV, academic records, GRE scores (if available), and, if possible, the Master's thesis. Please ask academic referees to send their reference letters directly to Dr. Mirela Keuschnigg mirela.keuschnigg@unisg.ch).Apply onlineUniversity of St.Gallen | Institute of Economics | Varnbüelstrasse 19 | 9000 St.Gallen | www.fgn.unisg.ch |
