2 year Post Doc Position

The Stockholm Institute of Transition Economics (SITE) at the Stockholm School of Economics invites applications for a 2-year post-doc position in applied economics. SITE faculty conducts research on a wide range of economic issues relevant for low- and middle-income countries, and with a particular emphasis on Eastern Europe. For this position we are particularly interested in candidates with knowledge of, and interest in, the Moldovan economy.

Employment starts on August 1, 2025, or earlier if both parties agree. Candidates are expected to have a Ph.D. or plan to defend no later than the summer of 2025. Salaries will be determined individually, but levels are internationally competitive. Positions are subject to budget approval. We will interview candidates over Zoom through the European Job Market for Economists in December 2024.

To receive full consideration, make sure to submit your application by November 15, 2024. Please upload your curriculum vitae, a minimum of 2 letters of recommendation, a cover letter outlining why you are interested in this position, and a copy of your job-market paper or a recent sample of your research.

SITE is an independent research institute at the Stockholm School of Economics. Established in 1989, SITE has become a leading research and policy centre on economic development in low- and middle-income countries, with a particular emphasis on the development in Eastern Europe. Beyond research we have a strong policy component, serving as a bridge between the academic community and policy makers. We are also engaged in institutional development of local research capacity in the region, for example as members of the FREE network, a network of research institutions in Eastern Europe. For more information about who we are and what we do, please visit our website at https://www.hhs.se/en/research/institutes/site/ and the FREE network website http://freepolicybriefs.org/.