PhD position at Chair of Science, Technology, and Innovation Policy
Mission
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The Chair of Science, Technology, and Innovation Policy (STIP lab) at EPFL is offering a 4-year, fully funded Ph.D. position with a start date in September 2026. The STIP lab, led by Professor Gaétan de Rassenfosse (http://www.gder.info), conducts research in the field of innovation policy. The successful candidate will work under the direct supervision of Professor de Rassenfosse on projects related to the economics of innovation, STI policy, intellectual property rights, or the science of science. |
Main duties and responsibilities
As a PhD Student, you will be expected to:
- Develop theoretical and empirical economic models at the research frontier.
- Contribute to scientific publications, project reports, and international dissemination activities.
- Have full responsibility for your own Ph.D. dissertation.
- Participate in educational activities at EPFL (e.g., teaching assistant, supervision of student projects).
Profile
- A strong master’s degree (MSc) in economics. Candidates with a quantitative background, such as engineering, computer science, mathematics, or physics, will also be considered.
- Knowledge or a keen interest in the field of the economics of innovation.
- Demonstrated skills in machine learning and artificial intelligence.
- Previous research experience is a plus.
We offer
- A stimulating and international working environment.
- Competitive salary and excellent working conditions – more information can be found on our website: https://www.epfl.ch/campus/services/human-resources/en/basic-starting-salary-of-doctoral-assistants-and-postdocs/
- Opportunity to perform state-of-the-art research in one of the most dynamic scientific institutions in Europe.
- Opportunity to interact with internationally renowned experts, and with a strong team of postdoctoral researchers and Ph.D. students.
Informations
Your application should include:
- CV
- Motivation letter
- Grades from bachelor's and master's
- GRE test score
To be eligible for a PhD at EPFL, note that candidates also need to be enrolled in one of the EPFL doctoral school programs.
To be considered, please apply to the EPFL “EDMT Doctoral School” at https://www.epfl.ch/education/phd/edmt-management-of-technology/edmt-how-to-apply/.
There are two application deadlines: January 15 and April 15. Candidates will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and we strongly encourage applying by the January 15 deadline. Submitting GRE test scores is also strongly encouraged and a clear plus. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.