Postdoctoral Researcher in Economics of Education

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Please see the advertisement in English here: https://www.ifau.se/en/About-IFAU/available-positions/postdoctoral-position-in-economics-of-education The Institute for Evaluation of Labour Market and Education Policy (IFAU) is announcing a two-year postdoctoral position in education and labor market economics, with the possibility of a one-year extension. The postdoctor will work on research projects investigating the importance of parental skills for children's education, health, and life prospects. The position starts, by agreement, in autumn 2026. As a postdoctor, you will work closely with the project team and handle extensive Swedish register data on skills, education, and health. Responsibilities include data acquisition, construction, and processing, as well as conducting econometric analyses, primarily in Stata. The goal is to produce scientific publications in collaboration with the research group. There is also room to conduct your own research projects. The position does not include teaching. IFAU is a state research institute with approximately 50 employees, located in Uppsala. IFAU evaluates labor market, education, and social insurance policies and conducts policy-relevant research in labor market economics. We maintain close collaboration with the Department of Economics at Uppsala University and offer a stimulating research environment with a creative and collegial working style. Qualification Requirements • PhD in economics, completed before the start date but expected no later than October 15, 2026. The degree must have been obtained within the past three years. • Strong research potential. • Documented ability to conduct empirical research in labor market economics using administrative data. • Excellent ability to express yourself in spoken and written English. • Excellent collaboration skills. Meritorious Qualifications • Good ability to express yourself in spoken and written Swedish. • Experience working with Swedish administrative registers, particularly in health, education, and skills, and good knowledge of Swedish institutional conditions. Application Welcome to submit your application by June 24, 2026. Selection and interviews take place on an ongoing basis; however, continuous recruitment procedures do not apply. The application should include: · Cover letter. · CV, including contact information for at least two references. · Job market paper or equivalent work. · Two additional research papers. Mark your application with Reference No. 103/2026 and send it via email to [email protected]. Contact For questions about the position, please contact: Docent Anna Sjögren, +46 18-471 60 58, [email protected] Professor Björn Öckert, +46 18-471 70 95, [email protected] Union Representative Olof Rosenqvist, +46 18-471 60 50, [email protected] More information about IFAU is available at ifau.se. Personal data used for recruitment is only accessible to those working with recruitment. CVs, cover letters, and other information are deleted after two years. Personal data for the person hired is retained according to applicable regulations. Since IFAU is a government agency, submitted applications are public documents and can be released according to the principle of public access. IFAU values the qualities that equal gender distribution and diversity bring to our operations. We therefore welcome applications from candidates of all genders and backgrounds. We decline offers of recruitment and advertising services.

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job

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active

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public

City

Uppsala

Address

Kyrkogårdsgatan 6

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59.858727609874, 17.621690286154copyopen in

Email

[email protected]

Phone

+46 18-471 70 95

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Published

3. 6. 2026

Edited

21. 6. 2026

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