Introduction

The University of Lausanne (UNIL) is a leading international teaching and research institution, with over 5,000 employees and 15,500 students. Its Faculty of Business and Economics (HEC Lausanne) is one of Europe’s foremost centers of scientific research in economics. As an employer, UNIL encourages excellence, individual recognition and responsibility. UNIL enjoys an ideal location, nestled between the City of Lausanne, the shores of Lake Geneva, and the foothills of the Alps.

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Position description

The Department of Economics at HEC Lausanne seeks applications for a research associate.

The ideal candidate must have expertise in spatial quantitative economics and have completed the Ph.D. before the start date. The research associate will work with Professor Sébastien Houde and a dynamic and diverse research team of post-doc, PhD, and pre-doctoral researchers working on multidimensional climate risks in an urban spatial setting. This is an ideal position for an early career researcher interested in developing a research agenda at the frontier of environmental, urban, and trade economics.

Job information

• Position as a research associate


• Contract length: 2 years (initial contract for 1 year, but funding available for 2 years)


• Expected starting date: August 2025


• Employment rate: 100%


• Workplace: University of Lausanne, Faculty for Business and Economics, Internef Building (Chamberonne, Lausanne)

Your responsibilities

100% of your time will be dedicated to research: development, estimation and simulation of quantitative spatial models; and contribution to research papers. You will be assisted by a team of pre-doctoral researchers who will help you in the management and collection of data; and transformation and analysis of data.

Your qualifications

Ph.D. (by start date) in economics and related fields (e.g., operation research) with expertise in spatial quantitative economics who are interested in studying themes related to urban, trade, migration, climate, energy, and environmental economics.

What the position offers you

We offer a stimulating work environment in a collegial, diverse and dynamic academic setting. Material conditions (salary, office space, IT infrastructure, library facilities) are internationally competitive. Funds for research-related expenditure (travel, data, etc.) are available.

Contact for further information

For complementary information, please email Sébastien Houde (E-Mail schreiben)

Your application

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. For full consideration, please submit all materials by April 1st, 2025. Early application before December 31, 2024 is strongly recommended.

Applications should include the following:

• A cover letter detailing your research interests, experience and specific motivation for this position


• your CV


• copies of your academic diplomas


• names and contact details of 3 potential academic references

Please, send your full application in Word or PDF.

Only applications through this website will be considered.

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Additional information

Seeking to promote an equitable representation of men and women among its staff, the University encourages applications from women.

UNIL is committed to:
•    equality, diversity and inclusion within its community;
•    ensuring an open and respectful environment that is conducive to personal development;
•    offering working conditions that facilitate work-life balance;
•    supporting early career researchers.

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