Scientific Researcher

il y a 1 semaine

Gent, Flandre, Belgique Universiteit Gent Temps plein

Faculty of Economics and Business Administration:

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Department: EB2
 Economie:-
Occupancy rate:100%:

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Number of positions: 1:

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Type of employment: Contract of unlimited duration with a 4 year clause:


  • Term of assignment: 4 jaar:
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Wage scale: WM1 to WM4 (master degree):

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Required diploma: Master

ABOUT GHENT UNIVERSITY
Ghent University is a world of its own.

Employing more than 15,000 people, it is actively involved in education and research, management and administration, as well as technical and social service provision on a daily basis.

It is one of the largest, most exciting employers in the area and offers great career opportunities.

With 11 faculties and more than 80 departments offering state-of-the-art study programmes grounded in research in a wide range of academic fields, Ghent University is a logical choice for its staff and students.


YOUR TASKS

  • Utilizing financial microdata to generate realtime estimates of crucial economic indicators, such as GDP and inflation.
  • Developing sophisticated metrics through disaggregation to elucidate the intricate interconnections within the economy, thereby offering a detailed, nuanced view of its current state.
  • Contributing to the body of knowledge on economic fluctuations by enhancing our monitoring and understanding capabilities.
  • Collaborating closely with leading experts in the field and engaging in a dynamic research environment with opportunities for international exposure.
  • At least 90% of your assignment will be spent on academic research in preparation of a doctoral dissertation

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

  • A master's degree in Economics, Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Physics or a closely related field.
  • A keen intellectual curiosity about economic structures and the functioning of the economy.
  • Demonstrated experience and a strong interest in software development, (big) data processing and analysis, particularly using Python and in a team context (git versioning, CI/CD, etc.). Knowledge of distributed computing such as pyspark is a plus.
  • Ability to work independently and in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English for both corporate and academic audiences.
  • The readiness to start by October 1st, 2024, and to commit to a project that sits at the cutting edge of economic research.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU
Joining this PhD program means you will be at the forefront of addressing the pressing needs of the global economy through innovative research

We offer:

  • The opportunity to work under the guidance of Prof. Koen Schoors (UGent) and dr. Milan van den Heuvel (Prometis Lab, UGent), collaborate with pioneers like Kilian Huber (Chicago University) and Ludwig Straub (Harvard University).
  • A stimulating research environment within the Department of Economics at Ghent University, renowned for its comprehensive scope that spans various economic disciplines and methodologies.
  • A supportive setting for personal and professional development, including opportunities to gain valuable international and corporate experience and exposure.
  • A collaborative and innovative atmosphere where you can challenge yourself, grow your expertise, and make a tangible difference in the field of economics.
Practicalities

  • We offer you a contract of indefinite duration with a maximum term of 4 years.
  • Your remuneration will be determined by salary scale WM1. Click here for more information about our salary scales.
  • All Ghent University staff members enjoy a number of benefits, such as a wide range of training and education opportunities, 36 days of holiday leave (on an annual basis for a fulltime job) supplemented by annual fixed bridge days, a bicycle allowance and eco vouchers. Click here for a complete overview of all the staff benefits (in Dutch).

INTERESTED?

  • In the field
    'CV': your CV and an overview of your study results (merged into one pdf file)
  • In the field
    'Cover letter': A max 2page cover letter explaining your interest in the project and how your background fits the research focus. Pdf format.
  • In the field
    'Diploma': a transcript of the required degree (if already in your possession). If you have a foreign diploma in a language other than our national languages (Dutch, French or German) or English, please add a translation in one of the mentioned languages.
  • In the field
    "other documents": (optional) Two reference letters and contact details for references
Note that the maximum file size for each field is 10 MB.

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