JOE Listings (Job Openings for Economists)

February 1, 2024 - July 31, 2024

McMaster University

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Faculty of Social Sciences
Department of Economics
Postdoctorate Fellowship in Applied Labour Economics

JOE ID Number: 2024-01_111473774
Date Posted: 03/08/2024
Date Inactive: 06/06/2024
Position Title/Short Description
Title: Postdoctorate Fellowship in Applied Labour Economics
Section: International: Other Academic (Visiting or Temporary)
Location: Hamilton, Ontario, CANADA
JEL Classification: J -- Labor and Demographic Economics
Keywords:
Applied labour Economics

Status Update: Search Canceled
Full Text of JOE Listing:

Job Description:

The Department of Economics at McMaster University invites applications for a Postdoctoral Fellowship. This is a one (1) year fellowship that shall commence on July 1, 2024.

The successful candidate must either have received their doctorate since July 1, 2019, or expect to do so by December 31, 2024.

The successful applicant will have demonstrated expertise in applied labour economics, is expected to be actively involved in the daily life of the Department, and will conduct independent research related to productivity, broadly defined. The Productivity Partnership (productivitypartnership.ca/) is partially funding this position. Prior experience with the analysis of microdata related to productivity, especially firm or workplace data, would be an asset.

This Postdoctoral Fellowship carries a full-time salary of $57,000 per annum and a $10,000 stipend for teaching. The fellow’s total income will, therefore, be $67,000. The incumbent will be expected to teach one 3-unit graduate course in labour economics. In addition, the Economics Department will provide up to $8,000 to cover research expenses. These may include, for example, computer hardware and software, technical books and journals and travel to conferences.

Application Requirements:
  • External Application URL and Instructions Below
  • Letters of Reference Instructions Below
Reference Instructions:
A list of three references and their contact information needs to be provided as part of the application package.
Application Instructions:
A complete application consists of:
• a cover letter (including one of the two statements regarding Canadian citizenship or Permanent Resident status specified below);
• a current Curriculum Vitae (including a list of publications);
• a statement of current and prospective research interests
• a statement of teaching interests and experience (including course outlines and evaluations if available);
• a list of three references and their contact information.

Applications will only be accepted online at www.econjobmarket.org

The review of applications will begin on April 1, 2024, and continue until the position is filled.