1 Post-doctoral Grant, IGIER Research Center, 13/A1 ECONOMICS

Research Project: Hlk147419415

The introduction of free and universal education, accessible to diverse religious and cultural groups, has been a major achievement worldwide and a crucial factor for economic development. However, still today, many countries do not guarantee full access to education, religious minorities often face restricted learning opportunities, and top educational institutions are being dismantled if they dissent from governments' policies. The over-arching goal of this research project - “Education, Diversity, Innovation, and Politics (EDIPO)” ERC-2021-STG Grant Agreement ID: 101042055 - is to study these phenomena through the lenses of quantitative economic history, focusing on France from the 1789 French Revolution to the 1900s.

Job Description:

The Post-doctoral grant will last for 18 months, with the possibility of extension for a further 12 months.

The job involves the application of text analysis techniques to historical documents; the econometric analysis of text-based variables and other historical datasets. Experience with historical data and text analysis of historical data, knowledge of image-recognition and georeferencing software is therefore appreciated. Proficiency in R, Stata, Phyton, as well as knowledge of the French language is highly important.

The ideal candidate is interested in doing research in economic history, using text analysis techniques and econometrics analysis. Candidates should have experience with historical data and text analysis of historical data, as well as knowledge of image-recognition and georeferencing software. Proficiency in Stata, R, and Phyton, as well as knowledge of the French language is highly important.

Application Instructions:

Applicants must apply at https://jobmarket.unibocconi.eu/?id=699 by 8th December 2024.

Each candidate’s application must clearly indicate:

• surname and name

• date and place of birth

• fiscal code (codice fiscale) (if available)

• citizenship

• residence

• contact address

• educational qualifications (degree and PhD certificate)

The application must include the following documents, which must be attached to the application:

• professional C.V., in pdf format;

• a list of any titles and publications, in pdf format;

• any certificate, publication, or document that the candidate intends to submit for evaluation, in pdf format.

• list of three highly qualified academic referees providing a reference letter. Referees will be sent an automatic e-mail via the system and asked to upload their letter directly.