Information about the Program

The objective of the program is to attract young talented researchers at IMT.An IMT Research Fellow is a resident researcher pursuing advanced studies beyond the doctoral level in preparation for an independent career. Research Fellows are appointed for a fixed term, from one year up to three years. All contracts may be renewed once, for up to six years. The successful candidate will participate to IMT research projects and will have a limited teaching load, in the context of the graduate programs of the school.The successful candidates will work in close contact with other young resident researchers, PhD students and senior professors/researchers.IMT offers a multicultural, collegial and international research environment. IMT is an international and equal opportunity institution and believes that the diversity of its staff contributes to excellence.

Duties
The Research Fellow will be asked
- to conduct advanced studies in Industrial Organization, Competition Policy, Applied Econometrics, Political Economy, Growth and Development, International Trade, Public Economics;
- to contribute to IMT teaching activity at Ph.D level (lectures, seminars, tutorship).

Required Qualifications
PhD in economics (or be near completion of the doctorate).
Strong capabilities in coordination of research activities and multidisciplinary teams, conceiving innovative projects, presentation and dissemination of project results.
Ability to use IT tools.
Ability to work in multidisciplinary teams.
Strong communications skills in written and spoken English.
Goal-oriented and creative team player, ability to work in a multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural team.

Preferred Qualifications
Preference will be given to candidates in Industrial Organization, Competition Policy, Applied Econometrics, Political Economy, Growth and Development, International Trade, Public Economics (JEL categories L0, P16, F1, P35 & AF).IMT offers a multicultural, collegial and international research environment with competitive salary and excellent services. IMT is an international and equal opportunity institution and believes that the diversity of its staff contributes to excellence.

DETAILS AND APPLICATIONS
DEADLINE: 31st January 2006

IMT Alti Studi Lucca
Postdoctoral Fellow
Via San Micheletto, 3
55100 Lucca
ITALY
www.imtlucca.it

CONTACT: Prof. Fabio Pammolli
(direttore@imtlucca.it)

Online application:
http://www.imtlucca.it/research_positions/research_fellows/application.php