JOE Listings (Job Openings for Economists)
August 1, 2024 - January 31, 2025
Bocconi University of Milan
Position Title/Short Description
Section: International: Other Academic (Visiting or Temporary)
Location: Milano, Lombardia, ITALY
JEL Classifications:
O -- Economic Development, Innovation, Technological Change, and Growth
P -- Political Economy and Comparative Economic Systems
Keywords:
political economy
text analysis
Full Text of JOE Listing:
Research Project:
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 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.
The Post-doctoral grant will last for 18 months, with the possibility of extension for a further 12 months.
Application Requirements:
- External Application URL and Instructions Below
- Letters of Reference Link
Application Instructions:
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.