The LUT School of Business and Management is looking for a junior researcher in behavioural economics. We are looking for a curious mind who is interested about the behavioural mechanisms behind the important decisions to assure successful and sustainable business.
Research will also be conducted at the University of Trento (Italy) – more specifically at the Cognitive and Experimental Economics Laboratory (CEEL). The research environment is lively, interdisciplinary, and draws on theory and methods from economics, cognitive psychology, organisational studies, and other related fields. The thesis project also includes laboratory experiments to advance understanding of how human cognition affects economic behaviour.
You must have a master's degree (M.Sc. or equivalent) in a relevant field (e.g., economics, industrial engineering, industrial management) and the ability and motivation to complete the doctoral studies within their normative duration (i.e., four years). Written and spoken fluency in English is required.
An employment contract can be concluded only if the candidate obtains the right to pursue postgraduate studies at LUT University. The position will be available initially for one year and can be extended by three years, provided that LUT deems the studies and research to have progressed satisfactorily.
The ideal candidate for the position
- is interested in writing a dissertation on the area of behavioural economics; the potential research topics are
- other-regarding behaviour
- risk and decision-making
- strategic interactions
- has basic knowledge of behavioural economics as well as strong analytical and quantitative research skills.
Knowledge of programming in Python (and oTree) is considered an asset.
Job description
- Completion of the doctoral degree within four years
- Assisting in teaching
- Participation in research projects
What we offer
- An opportunity to launch a successful academic career and to become an expert in behavioural economics
- A four-year (1+3 years) employment contract for completing the doctoral degree
- An employment contract can be concluded only if the candidate obtains the right to pursue postgraduate studies at LUT University
- The contract will be made initially for one year and can be extended by three years provided that the studies and research have progressed successfully
- Encouraging and supportive supervision by and research collaboration with Associate Professors Azzurra Morreale and Päivi Maijanen-Kyläheiko from LUT and Professor Luigi Mittone from the University of Trento
- A great opportunity to conduct research at the Cognitive and Experimental Economics Laboratory (CEEL), Trento, in a lively interdisciplinary environment that draws from economics, cognitive psychology, and organisational studies.
Starting date: The work will start in March–April 2023 (negotiable) with a six-month trial period.
Location: The job is based in Lappeenranta, Finland. The doctoral student is expected to spend six months at the University of Trento (Italy) during the doctoral studies.
Salary: The typical gross annual starting salary for a junior researcher is approximately 30 800 euros (plus a holiday bonus in accordance with the collective agreement)
The deadline for application is 8 January 2023 at midnight, Finnish local time (+ 2h). Please submit your application together with the required attachments through the university's online application system.
Best Regards,
Azzurra Morreale