Overview

The Luxembourg Institute of Socio-Economic Research (LISER) is hiring up to two Pre-Doctoral Researchers for the ERC-funded project “Rural Structural Transformation in Developing Countries” (RUSTDEC). This 12-month fixed-term full-time contract offers early-career researchers in economics the chance to gain experience in international research before pursuing a PhD.

Key Responsibilities

Collecting, cleaning, and documenting large datasets
Conducting econometric and structural analyses
Performing systematic literature reviews
Preparing reproducible replication packages for research outputs
Collaborating closely with an international research team

Requirements

Master’s degree in Economics (MSc preferred)
1–3 years of research experience
Strong programming skills in Stata, R, or Python
Additional knowledge of Dynare, GIS, or Matlab is an advantage
Excellent written and spoken English (German or French is an asset)
Strong interest in development, spatial, and environmental economics

Benefits

Competitive remuneration under the Collective Labour Agreement
Flexible working hours and teleworking options
Career development support through training, workshops, and seminars
A stimulating academic environment with international researchers
32.5 days of annual leave for full-time staff

Location

Belval, Luxembourg

How to Apply

Submit a complete application in English via the official LISER recruitment portal. Required documents include: Curriculum Vitae, Motivation Letter, recent research work (e.g., Master’s thesis), copy of Master’s diploma and transcripts, and two reference letters sent directly by referees to recruitment@liser.lu.

Deadline

March 15th, 2026

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