POST-DOC FELLOWSHIPS – ECONOMICS Micro-econometrics, Economics of Innovation, Network Analysis, Spatial Economics. GREDEG, UMR 7321 UNIVERSITY OF NICE SOPHIA –ANTIPOLIS AND CNRS POSITION GREDEG (Groupe de Recherche en Economie, Droit Economique et Gestion) of the University Nice Sophia Antipolis (UNS) and National Center for Scientific Research (CNRS) offers a one year Post-doctoral fellowship in Economics starting no later than January, 1th 2015. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to become part of the team that works on the project Liquidity, Risk and Innovative Entrepreneurship funded by UNS. This project aims at providing empirical analysis on innovation subsidies, financial constraints and firm performance based on large scale firm-level datasets. It also aims at developing theoretical analysis on the role of social networks in the dynamics of innovation. The richness of the dataset, possibly complemented by new data mining methodologies, should also allow to investigate empirically the role of networks for the successful implementation of innovation policies. Successful candidates must possess a Ph.D in economics. The ideal candidate should have excellent skills in micro-econometrics and data analysis (including the ability to manage large datasets). It should also shows competencies in network analysis applied to innovation and entrepreneurship issues. Excellent written and oral communication, computer skills are also expected. The successful candidate will take an active role in the development of the project, and in particular in fostering the scientific collaboration between GREDEG and I3S, the Computer Science Lab of UNS and CNRS on network analysis. The monthly amount of the Fellowship is of 2200 euros (net of income tax). Travel expenses to join the position will be eligible for re-funding. A research fund for participating to conferences during the 2015 year will be allocated to the successful candidate. Residence in the vicinity of GREDEG is a requirement. The call for candidates is open until October 25, 2014 the latest. Applicants are very much encouraged to submit as soon as possible as the position will be attributed as soon we will match a successful candidate. In any case, selected candidates will be informed by October, 31th the latest. Depending on their availability, selected candidates will be invited to give a research seminar at GREDEG at their earliest convenience. APPLICATION PROCEDURE Interested candidates must submit their application by email to [email protected] and [email protected]. Applications should include 1) a cv with references; 2) a job market paper or a link to a homepage with recent downloadable papers, 3) A brief outline (1 page maximum) on how the candidate see the matching between his/her competencies/research interests and the position. For more information please contact us directly by email and/or by phone +33 4 93 95 43 51 (F. Bellone, Scientific Supervisor), +33 4 93 95 43 87 (P. Musso, Director of GREDEG). MORE ON GREDEG GREDEG is a research institution affiliated to UNS and CNRS. It is located in the French Riviera near Nice, in a large and expanding Science Park, Sophia-Antipolis. GREDEG is a multidisciplinary research center welcoming altogether CNRS researchers and UNS Faculty in Economics, Law and Business Science. GREDEG is one of the most active research institutions in France in the fields of firm dynamics, industrial change, innovation and trade. Researchers at GREDEG are strongly involved in empirical analysis based on large firm level datasets and GREDEG offers a very good place to get access to rich and large firm- level datasets originated from different public and private sources. GREDEG faculty aims at the highest standards of academic excellence and has published papers in European Economic Review, Journal of Economic Geography, Journal of Industrial Economics, Research Policy, Industrial and Corporate Change, Journal of Evolutionary economics, The World Economy, Review of World Economics, etc...more on gredeg.cnrs.fr
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