PhD position, Department of Economics, Maastricht University: AT2007.016

The Department of Economics of Maastricht University is looking for a PhD candidate in Economics. The position is part of the Dutch Science Foundation funded research project “How to Design Allocation and Matching Mechanisms?” (see http://www.personeel.unimaas.nl/b.klaus/VIDI.htm).

JOB DESCRIPTION:
The candidate will carry out a research project within or closely related to the research project “How to Design Allocation and Matching Mechanisms?” The candidate will spend at most 20% of his\her time on teaching duties. The PhD position guarantees an employment contract with Maastricht University of 4 years (based on adequate performance). Some additional coursework might be desirable or required (depending on the candidate’s background).

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
In order to qualify for a PhD position the candidate must have successfully completed a Master degree in Economics, Econometrics, Mathematics, or a related area and a good “competence” in written and spoken English.

FURTHER INFORMATION:
Contact: Dr. Bettina Klaus, Department of Economics, Maastricht University; Tel: + 31 43 388 4605 E-mail: B.Klaus@algec.unimaas.nl

APPLICATIONS:
To apply for the PhD positions, send the following information

• Curriculum Vitae
• Transcript of (all) university results
• A personal statement motivating the interest to work within the project (about 1 page)!
• Two letters of recommendation (at most 1 page A4 each)
• Candidates from outside the EU must also submit the scores of a GRE test

to Personnel Department Faculty of Economics and Business Administration P.O. Box 616 6200 MD, Maastricht The Netherlands

and refer to vacancy number AT2007.016 on both letter and envelope. Applications can also be sent by e-mail to Pzfdewvacatures@efb.unimaas.nl

Applications should be received not later than July 1st, 2007.