Postdoctoral Researcher: The Economics of Housing Affordability

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Postdoctoral Researcher: The Economics of Housing Affordability

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Offer DescriptionThe Department of Spatial Economics is seeking a Postdoctoral Researcher for a three-year position on a project focused on housing affordability and urban economics. The successful candidate will work on cutting-edge research that addresses critical issues in housing markets.The project focuses on housing affordability in the Netherlands Denmark and UK over the last 50 years. It aims to evaluate policies regarding public housing, urban renewal and rental regulation estimating reduced form and quantitative equilibrium models. The postdoc will cooperate with PhD students as well as professors within the Department focusing on the same topic.Responsibilities:

• Conduct original research on housing affordability and urban economics;
• Develop and apply spatial quantitative models to analyze housing markets and policy interventions;
• Collaborate with a dynamic team of researchers, contributing to academic publications and policy reports;
• Present findings at international conferences and workshops;
• Help out with teaching two 6-week courses on urban and housing economics.

Where to apply WebsiteRequirementsSpecific Requirements

• PhD in Economics;
• Strong background in quantitative research, micro-economics and applied econometrics;
• Familiarity with housing markets and urban economics is an advantage;
• Knowledge of applying (dynamic) spatial quantitative models is a plus;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English;
• Ability to work independently and in a collaborative research environment;
• Experience with spatial quantitative models and geographic information systems (GIS);
• Strong coding skills (e.g., R, Python, Stata) for spatial data analysis.

Additional InformationBenefitsA challenging position in a socially engaged organisation. At VU Amsterdam, you contribute to education, research and service for a better world. And that is valuable. So in return for your efforts, we offer you:

• Close supervision and mentorship from Professors Jos van Ommeren and Hans Koster;
• Opportunities for academic development and participation in international research networks;
• a salary of minimum € 3.378,00 (Scale 10) and maximum € 4.537,00 (Scale 10) gross per month, on a full-time basis. This is based on UFO profile Researcher 4. The exact salary depends on your education and experience;
• a position for at least 1 FTE. Your employment contract will initially last 1 year. After a satisfactory evaluation of the initial appointment, the contract will be extended for the duration of 2 years (the total duration of the project is 3 years).

We also offer you attractive fringe benefits and regulations. Some examples:

• A full-time 38-hour working week comes with a holiday leave entitlement of 232 hours per year. If you choose to work 40 hours, you have 96 extra holiday leave hours on an annual basis. For part-timers, this is calculated pro rata;
• 8% Holiday allowance and 8.3% end-of-year bonus;
• Space for personal development;
• Contribution to commuting expenses.

Additional commentsAre 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.The following documents are needed for the application procedure:

• A cover letter detailing your research experience and interests.
• CV, including a list of publications.
• Contact information for two academic references.

Submitting a diploma is part of the application process.Applications received by e-mail will not be considered.Acquisition in response to this advertisement is not appreciated. Website for additional job detailsWork Location(s)Number of offers available 1 Company/Institute Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam Country Netherlands City Amsterdam Postal Code 1081HV Street De Boelelaan 1105 GeofieldContact CityAmsterdam WebsiteStreetDe Boelelaan 1105 Postal Code1081 HVSTATUS: EXPIREDShare this page

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Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

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Thu, 14 Nov 2024 23:42:32 GMT

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