Research Associate (Post-doc, f/m) in Economics - Ref : 26-17

The Luxembourg Institute of Socio-Economic Research (LISER)

is recruiting a

Research Associate (Post-doc, f/m) in Economics

• Ref: 26-17
• 6 months fixed-term working contract at LISER
• Full-time, 40 hours/week
• Department: Living Conditions
• Work location: Belval (Luxembourg)
• Foreseen start date: as soon as possible

The Living Conditions Department research area relevant for this position is situated at the intersection of education economics, inequality and poverty measurement, equality of opportunity, and policy evaluation. It aims to produce rigorous and policy-relevant empirical research on the mechanisms shaping educational outcomes, social inequalities, and living conditions across population groups. The research will rely on the analysis of micro-data, including survey and administrative sources, in order to examine disparities in opportunities, the distributional consequences of socio-economic processes, and the effectiveness of public policies designed to reduce inequality in education. This research is expected to contribute both to academic knowledge and to evidence-based policy debates.

Your missions

The selected candidate will contribute to the development and implementation of empirical research in the areas of education, inequality, poverty, and policy evaluation. This includes conducting advanced quantitative analyses using large-scale datasets, preparing and harmonising data for research purposes, and applying appropriate econometric and statistical methods to address substantive research questions. The candidate will participate in the design of analytical frameworks, literature reviews, and research protocols, and will contribute to the interpretation and presentation of results. He or she will also support the drafting of scientific publications, policy reports, presentations, and dissemination materials. More broadly, the candidate will collaborate with other researchers within the institute, contribute to collective research projects and meetings, and help strengthen the institute’s expertise in socially relevant and policy-oriented quantitative research.

Your profile

The ideal candidate holds a PhD in economics, applied economics, with a strong quantitative orientation. Demonstrated expertise in applied micro-econometrics, data analysis, and the use of statistical software such as Stata, R, Python, or equivalent tools is required. A solid research background in at least some of the following areas is expected: economics of education, inequality and poverty analysis, equality of opportunity, and public policy evaluation. The selected candidate shall be able to work independently while also engaging effectively in collaborative research settings and demonstrate capacity to communicate research findings clearly to both academic and policy audiences.

LISER particularly encourage female researchers to apply

What we offer

• A dynamic and international research environment with attractive working conditions and a stimulating work environment;
• Flexibility in the organisation of the working hours and the possibility of teleworking;
• Competitive remuneration according to the Collective Labour Agreement in force (half of a 13th month salary, meal vouchers, etc.);
• Investment in career support and development (trainings, seminars, participation to international meetings and conferences);
• 32.5 days of annual leave for a full-time contract.

How to apply

Please submit your complete application in English via https://jobs.liser.lu/jobs by including the following documents :

• Curriculum vitae ;
• Motivation letter ;
• Recent piece of research ;
• Copy of your PhD diploma ;
• Two reference letters (to be uploaded with the application documents or sent separately to recruitment@liser.lu).

The position will remain open until filled.

For administrative matters, please contact Mrs. Vanya KIROVA at recruitment@liser.lu

Why LISER?

LISER is a publicly funded research institute located in Luxembourg and dedicated to applied empirical research in economic, social and spatial sciences. The Institute attracts top researchers from all over the world and high-level student training is a vibrant part of the Institute’s activities. LISER staff consists of approx. 200 employees, about 60% of the staff being researchers; mainly from the fields of economics, geography and sociology. The vision of the institute is to be a socio-economic research institute internationally recognised, focused on scientific excellence and societal impact, able to contribute through multi-disciplinary and intersectoral research, in an active and inclusive way to a sustainable and inclusive society at national and international level.

The institute is located on the new Belval campus in the south of Luxembourg (Cité des Sciences, Luxembourg), which hosts the University of Luxembourg and a substantial part of the country’s publicly funded research facilities, i.e. LISER, the Luxembourg Income Study (LIS) cross-national data centre, the Luxembourg institutes of Health (LIH) and of Science and Technology (LIST). Information on research in Luxembourg is accessible via the national EURAXESS platform.

LISER is an Equal Opportunity Employer