PHD STUDENT POSITION: Join the Research Group Economic Demography, led by Alexia Fürnkranz-Prskawetz, in a part-time (30h per week) PHD STUDENT POSITION. Work on the collaborative project “Ageing workers in the Austrian labour market – Linked Employer-employee Data Analysis (LEDA)” for two years. Explore the productivity of older workers in the face of an ageing and shrinking workforce, focusing on the relationship between age structure, labor productivity, and wages at the firm level in Austria.
Summary Table:
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Position Type | PHD Student Position (Part-time, 30h/week) |
| Duration | Two years |
| Monthly Salary | € 2.698,10 (30h/week, 14x per year) |
| Application Deadline | April 17th, 2024 |
Study Area: Economics, Statistics, Demography, or related fields, with a focus on population economics.
Scholarship Description: Engage in the LEDA project, analyzing the interplay between age structure, labor productivity, and wages at the firm level in Austria. Leverage a panel dataset from 2009 to 2021 within the Austrian Micro Data Center (AMDC). Benefit from a dynamic work environment, flexible hours, central downtown location, independent work opportunities, and the chance to attend a doctoral program at the University of Vienna.
Eligibility:
- Master’s degree in Economics, Statistics, Demography, or a related field.
- Pronounced interest in population economics.
- Programming skills in STATA, R, or any other statistical software.
- Basic understanding of quantitative research methods in economics.
- Proficiency in German.
Required Documents: Submit a detailed CV, a letter of motivation, and a copy of your Master’s thesis via email to petra.schmutz@oeaw.ac.at (mentioning Job ID: VID023DOC224) no later than April 17th, 2024.
How to Apply: Send your application materials to petra.schmutz@oeaw.ac.at by the specified deadline. The positions will remain open until filled. Job interviews will be conducted either physically or via video call.
Last Date: Seize the opportunity to contribute to economic demography research. Apply for the PHD STUDENT POSITION by April 17th, 2024. The Austrian Academy of Sciences (OeAW) promotes non-discriminatory employment policies, equal opportunities, and diversity, encouraging individuals from underrepresented groups to apply.
