PhD position: Causality and Heterogeneity in Panel Data Models

at  Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam

• Amsterdam
• School of Business and Economics
• PhD
• MSc
• VU Hoofdgebouw
• Sluit op31-03-2024
  Do you have a keen research orientation, are you strongly committed to research quality and productivity? Is developing econometric methods to be used in solving real world problems appealing to you? Then please read further and apply.

YOUR FUNCTION

The Econometrics and Data Science department at the Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam invites applications for a PhD position with a research interest in econometric methods. We are looking for a PhD candidate to join our project on developing methods to analyse causality and heterogeneity in panel data models.
This PhD project aims to develop novel econometric methods for detecting and solving endogeneity, establishing causality, and performing estimation and inference in heterogeneous panel data models. The research will potentially address unexplored types of heterogeneities, propose new diagnostic tests for endogeneity and advanced estimation strategies. Intended research will contribute to the rigor of panel data analysis and open new avenues for empirical research across various fields, particularly including climate econometrics.
The PhD project will be supervised by Assoc. Prof. Hande Karabiyik. You will also collaborate with other researchers who will join this project. The PhD position is a full-time position for a period of four years, during which the candidate will design and conduct research about developing econometric methods in the aforementioned areas and apply these methods in relevant empirical studies. During these four years, the PhD candidate will also follow PhD-level coursework and will be expected to teach.

YOUR FUNCTION

The Econometrics and Data Science department at the Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam invites applications for a PhD position with a research interest in econometric methods. We are looking for a PhD candidate to join our project on developing methods to analyse causality and heterogeneity in panel data models.
This PhD project aims to develop novel econometric methods for detecting and solving endogeneity, establishing causality, and performing estimation and inference in heterogeneous panel data models. The research will potentially address unexplored types of heterogeneities, propose new diagnostic tests for endogeneity and advanced estimation strategies. Intended research will contribute to the rigor of panel data analysis and open new avenues for empirical research across various fields, particularly including climate econometrics.
The PhD project will be supervised by Assoc. Prof. Hande Karabiyik. You will also collaborate with other researchers who will join this project. The PhD position is a full-time position for a period of four years, during which the candidate will design and conduct research about developing econometric methods in the aforementioned areas and apply these methods in relevant empirical studies. During these four years, the PhD candidate will also follow PhD-level coursework and will be expected to teach.

YOUR DUTIES

• Perform high-quality research.
• Submit your research results to international peer-reviewed journals.
• Teach and assist courses in Bachelor and/or Master’s educational programmes and supervise Bachelor and Master theses.
• Contribute to project tasks, meetings and activities and present your research findings, for example at internal seminars and international conferences.
• Be committed to follow relevant PhD-level courses.

YOUR DUTIES

• Perform high-quality research.
• Submit your research results to international peer-reviewed journals.
• Teach and assist courses in Bachelor and/or Master’s educational programmes and supervise Bachelor and Master theses.
• Contribute to project tasks, meetings and activities and present your research findings, for example at internal seminars and international conferences.
• Be committed to follow relevant PhD-level courses.

Are you interested in this position and do you believe that your experience will contribute to the further development of our university? In that case, we encourage you to submit your application. Required documents:

• Resume
• Motivation letter of max 600 words.
• Grade lists showing the names and grades of courses taken in Bachelor and Master education.
• Two reference letters

Are you interested in this position and do you believe that your experience will contribute to the further development of our university? In that case, we encourage you to submit your application. Required documents:

• Resume
• Motivation letter of max 600 words.
• Grade lists showing the names and grades of courses taken in Bachelor and Master education.
• Two reference letters