The PhD position will involve working on applied economics projects at the intersection of development, well-being, and labor economics. The successful candidate is expected to develop her/his own research agenda under the guidance of the PhD supervisors. Possible topics include, but are not limited to:
- the well-being consequences of rising living standards in developing countries
- changes in the incomes and health of migrants and the family members they leave behind
- the well-being implications of reforms of labor market and other institutions.

The successful candidate is expected to play an active role in designing the PhD project, conducting literature reviews and developing theoretical arguments, analyzing data, writing scientific papers, and presenting research findings at scientific conferences and research seminars.

The project will be part of SOM’s research programme in Global Economics and Management.

We are looking for a candidate with:
- a MSc degree in economics, or an equivalent degree
- knowledge of development or labor economics
- very good methodological and quantitative skills
- a good command of statistical software such as Stata, R, SPSS, or SAS
- excellent English language skills
- good communication skills
- a high motivation to work in an international environment
- an ability to work in a team but also independently
Prior research experience is a plus.

Fixed-term contract: 48 months.

The PhD Scholarship student will be enrolled in the PhD Scholarship Programme and receives a scholarship of €2,120 per month (gross) from the University of Groningen under the condition of a positive assessment at the end of the first year. The monthly allowance is comparable to the first-year salary of PhD candidates with an appointment. For more information on the RUG PhD scholarship programme and its benefits please check the website at
www.rug.nl/education/phd-programmes/phd-scholarship-programme/

An assessment may be part of the procedure, consisting of psychological tests and an interview.
Starting date: Preferably September 1, 2019

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