wiiw is hiring a Senior and a Junior Economist specialising in tax analysis, interested in tobacco and health issues
06 October 2023
The candidates should widen our expertise on tax and health issues as part of a new research group
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Senior Economist specialising in tax analysis, interested in tobacco and health issues (m/f/d)
If you are appointed, your major tasks will be:
- To widen our expertise on tax and health issues as part of a new research group
- To conduct applied empirical research in the context of a tobacco tax project in selected Central, East and Southeast European countries
- To develop and conduct your own research into tobacco taxation and related health topics
- To support Eastern European researchers in their research into these topics
- To disseminate the research findings, in order to promote public debate
We are seeking someone with:
- A PhD degree in economics
- At least 5 years of professional experience
- A pronounced interest in empirical research
- Knowledge and application of econometrics/quantitative research methods
- An interest in economic policy discourse
- An excellent command of English
- Ideally, Eastern European language skills (though not a requirement)
- A great capacity for teamwork
Closing date for applications: 15 November 2023
Start: as soon as possible – ideally by 1 December 2023
Initially, the contract will be for a fixed term of 14 months, but the appointment could be made permanent (subject to a satisfactory probationary period).
Monthly remuneration (14 times per year) for a 40-hour week will be € 4,772.70 gross (FWF Austrian Science Fund standard salary for a senior postdoc) or above, depending on qualifications and experience.
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Junior Economist specialising in tax analysis, interested in tobacco and health issues (m/f/d)
If you are appointed, your major tasks will be:
- To conduct applied empirical research in the context of a tobacco tax project in selected Central, East and Southeast European countries
- To collect and analyse data on tobacco taxation and its impact on public health and government revenues
- To support Eastern European researchers in their research into these topics
- To disseminate the research findings, in order to promote public debate
We are seeking someone with:
- A Master's degree in Economics, Public Policy, or a related field
- A pronounced interest in empirical research
- Knowledge and application of econometrics/quantitative research methods
- An interest in economic policy discourse
- An excellent command of English
- Ideally, Eastern European language skills (though not a requirement)
- A great capacity for teamwork
Initially, the contract will be for a fixed term of 14 months, but the appointment could be made permanent (subject to a satisfactory probationary period).
Closing date for applications: November 15th, 2023
Start: as soon as possible - ideally by December 1st, 2023
Monthly remuneration (14 times per year) for a 40-hour week will be € 3,286.40 gross (FWF Austrian Science Fund standard salary for a PhD candidate) or above, depending on qualifications and experience.
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If you appreciate a pleasant working atmosphere in an international environment with an interesting and broad range of tasks, we would be pleased to hear from you. We support the diversity of our workforce as a key to innovation and success, and are committed to offer equal opportunities for everyone.
Please send your application as a single integrated pdf file (with cover letter, CV, list of publications, copies of certificates) to jobs@wiiw.ac.at.