Postdoctoral Position in Economics of Education
Latest aplication date: 24 June 2026
We invite applications for a two-year postdoctoral position in the economics of education and human capital formation, with the possibility of a one-year extension. The postdoc will work on projects relating to parental skills, child education and health. The appointment will begin, upon agreement, in the fall 2026.
As a postdoctoral researcher, you will work closely with the project teams and handle large Swedish administrative microdatasets on skills, education and health. Responsibilities include ordering data, construction and cleaning of datasets, and conducting econometric analysis, primarily using Stata. The aim is to produce high-quality journal publications in collaboration with the research team. The postdoc will also have time to pursue their own research projects. The position does not include teaching responsibilities.
IFAU is a government research institute based in Uppsala, Sweden, with around 50 employees. IFAU evaluates labour market, education, and social insurance policies, and conducts cutting-edge policy-relevant research in labour economics. We have close ties to the Department of Economics at Uppsala University and offer a stimulating research environment in a creative and collegial setting.
Required qualifications
- A PhD in economics, completed by start date, or expected by October 15 2026 at the latest. The degree must have been obtained within the past three years.
- Strong research potential.
- Demonstrated ability to conduct empirical research in empirical labour economics using administrative data.
- Good command of spoken and written English.
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively.
Desirable qualifications
- Good command of spoken and written Swedish.
- Experience working with Swedish administrative registers, particularly health, education and military enlistment data, and familiarity with the Swedish institutional context.
Your application
Your application should include:
- Cover letter.
- Curriculum Vitae, including contact information for at least two referees.
- Job market paper or comparable work.
- Two additional research papers.
Applications should be submitted to ifau@ifau.uu.se no later than June 24, 2026.
Please mark your application with following reference number: 103/2026.
Selection and interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis, but the appointment will not be made before the closing date for applications.
Contact
For questions about the position, please contact Associate Professor Anna Sjögren, +46 18-471 60 58, anna.sjogren@ifau.uu.se, Professor Björn Öckert, +46 18-471 70 95, bjorn.ockert@ifau.uu.se, or trade union representative Olof Rosenqvist, +46 18-471 60 50, olof.rosenqvist@ifau.uu.se.
More information about IFAU can be found at ifau.se.
Personal data submitted in connection with your application is only available to those individuals working with the recruitment process. CV, personal letter and other information are erased after two years. The personal data for the individual who becomes employed is kept in accordance with the current rules.
Since IFAU is a government authority, applications that are received will become official documents and can be handed out in accordance with The Swedish Principle of Public Access to Information.
IFAU is committed to gender equality, diversity, and equal opportunities, and welcomes applicants of all genders, backgrounds, and experiences.
Disclaimer: In the event of a discrepancy between the Swedish original and the English translation of the job advertisement, the Swedish version shall prevail.