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The Institute for Evaluation of Labour Market and Education Policy (IFAU) is advertising a two-year postdoctoral position in education and labour market economics, with the possibility of a one-year extension. The postdoctoral researcher will work on a research project investigating the significance of parents' skills for children's education, health, and life chances. The position is to start, by agreement, in autumn 2026.

As a postdoctoral researcher, you will work closely with the project group and handle extensive Swedish register data on skills, education, and health. The duties include ordering, structuring, and processing data, as well as conducting econometric analyses, primarily in Stata. The goal is to produce scientific publications in collaboration with the research group. There is also room to conduct independent research projects. The position does not include teaching.

IFAU is a government research institute with approximately 50 employees, located in Uppsala. IFAU evaluates labour market, education, and social insurance policies and conducts policy-relevant research in labour market economics. We collaborate closely with the Department of Economics at Uppsala University and offer an inspiring research environment with a creative and collegial working approach.

Qualifications

• A PhD in economics, completed before the start date but expected no later than October 15, 2026. The degree must have been awarded within the last three years.
• Strong research potential.
• Documented ability to conduct empirical research in labour market economics using administrative data.
• Very good ability to communicate orally and in writing in English.
• Very good collaboration skills.

Merits

• Good ability to communicate orally and in writing in Swedish.
• Experience working with Swedish administrative registers, particularly within health, education, and skills, as well as good knowledge of Swedish institutional conditions.

Application

We welcome your application no later than June 24, 2026. Selection and interviews are conducted on an ongoing basis, but continuous recruitment does not apply.

The application should include:

• Cover letter.
• CV, including contact details for at least two reference persons.
• Job market paper or equivalent work.
• Two additional research papers.

Mark your application with Ref 103/2026 and send it via email to [email protected].

Contact

For questions about the position, please contact:

• Associate Professor Anna Sjögren, +46 18-471 60 58, [email protected]
• Professor Björn Öckert, +46 18-471 70 95, [email protected]
• Trade Union Representative Olof Rosenqvist, +46 18-471 60 50, [email protected]

More information about IFAU can be found at ifau.se.

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