2 fully funded PhD positions in Economics and Computation
Your advisor will be Prof. Dr. Sven Seuken.
The focus of your research activities will be in the area of Economics and Computation (electronic market design, computational mechanism design, algorithmic game theory, etc.).
Current members of the Computation and Economics Research Group are working on a variety of projects including combinatorial auctions, matching markets, market interfaces to the smart grid, prediction markets, and behavioral online experiments. Most of the group’s research projects are funded by the Swiss National Science Foundation.
Termenul de aplicare a fost pana la 15 Iunie 2014
We offer:
a team of young and highly motivated colleagues who are passionate about topics at the intersection of Economics and Computer Science.
a competitive salary of around 50,000 Euros (60,000 CHF) per year.
strong support for your professional development.
an attractive work environment both within the research group and beyond: the University of Zurich is one of Switzerland's leading universities in the middle of a vibrant, cosmopolitan city that regularly ranks as one of the cities with the highest quality of life in the world.
You have:
a degree in Computer Science or a related field, e.g., Mathematics, Economics, or Industrial Engineering. Candidates that already have a Master’s degree (or equivalent) are preferred; outstanding applicants with a Bachelor’s degree will also be considered.
an interest in topics at the intersection of Economics and Computer Science.
strong mathematical skills. Prior knowledge in Economics is helpful but not required.
excellent communication skills in English (German speaking skills are not necessary).
If you fit this profile, like challenging tasks, and are passionate about research, then we would love to hear from you. To apply, please send a detailed curriculum vitae, all grade transcripts, selected publications (if available), a list of three references, and copies of your BSc/MSc theses, via email to:
Prof. Dr. Sven Seuken
Department of Informatics
University of Zurich, Switzerland
Email: seuken@ifi.uzh.ch.
You may also arrange for up to three letters of recommendation to be sent directly to Prof. Seuken, however, this is not required. All applications received by June 15th, 2014 will be considered for the positions. Applications received afterwards will be considered until both positions are filled. The starting date is negotiable, but no earlier than August 1st, 2014. Further information is available online at: www.ifi.uzh.ch/ce.
Further Information
Application Deadline : 15 June 2014
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a team of young and highly motivated colleagues who are passionate about topics at the intersection of Economics and Computer Science.
a competitive salary of around 50,000 Euros (60,000 CHF) per year.
strong support for your professional development.
an attractive work environment both within the research group and beyond: the University of Zurich is one of Switzerland's leading universities in the middle of a vibrant, cosmopolitan city that regularly ranks as one of the cities with the highest quality of life in the world.
You have:
a degree in Computer Science or a related field, e.g., Mathematics, Economics, or Industrial Engineering. Candidates that already have a Master’s degree (or equivalent) are preferred; outstanding applicants with a Bachelor’s degree will also be considered.
an interest in topics at the intersection of Economics and Computer Science.
strong mathematical skills. Prior knowledge in Economics is helpful but not required.
excellent communication skills in English (German speaking skills are not necessary).
If you fit this profile, like challenging tasks, and are passionate about research, then we would love to hear from you. To apply, please send a detailed curriculum vitae, all grade transcripts, selected publications (if available), a list of three references, and copies of your BSc/MSc theses, via email to:
Prof. Dr. Sven Seuken
Department of Informatics
University of Zurich, Switzerland
Email: seuken@ifi.uzh.ch.
You may also arrange for up to three letters of recommendation to be sent directly to Prof. Seuken, however, this is not required. All applications received by June 15th, 2014 will be considered for the positions. Applications received afterwards will be considered until both positions are filled. The starting date is negotiable, but no earlier than August 1st, 2014. Further information is available online at: www.ifi.uzh.ch/ce.
Further Information
Application Deadline : 15 June 2014
Download this Call as PDF
Contact Adress:
Contact Email:
Pana la:2014-06-15 00:00:00
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